Cheap Flights to California from $35 (2026/2027)

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Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tue, May 19 - Wed, May 20
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$68 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$68
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 19 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, May 20, priced at $68 found 3 days ago
Wed, Apr 29 - Tue, May 5
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$95 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$95
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 29 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, May 5, priced at $95 found 3 days ago
Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 20
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$137 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$137
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 16 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to Los Angeles Intl., returning Wed, May 20, priced at $137 found 6 days ago
Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 23
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$141 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$141
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 7 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Sat, May 23, priced at $141 found 6 days ago
Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 8
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$147 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Mar 23 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $147 found 4 days ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$166 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$166
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, May 5, priced at $166 found 6 days ago
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SNA
John Wayne
$170 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$170
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 28 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to John Wayne, returning Tue, May 5, priced at $170 found 2 days ago
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$210 Roundtrip, just found
$210
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, May 12, priced at $210 just found
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$210 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Tue, Apr 21, priced at $210 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Jun 3 - Mon, Jun 8
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$221 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$221
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jun 3 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $221 found 6 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$238 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to Oakland Intl., returning Tue, May 12, priced at $238 found 3 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEALos AngelesMay 1 to May 5$82
PAESan FranciscoApril 29 to May 5$95
SEASanta AnaMay 5 to May 12$122
SEASan DiegoMay 6 to May 12$139
SEALos AngelesApril 8 to April 21$157
SEALos AngelesApril 21 to April 25$157
EWRLos AngelesApril 14 to April 29$184
JFKSan FranciscoMay 6 to May 12$210
LGASan DiegoApril 19 to April 25$258
AKLLos AngelesApril 17 to April 26$717
AKLSan FranciscoApril 19 to May 8$786
AKLSacramentoJune 10 to July 18$983
AKLSan JoseApril 30 to May 14$1,172
AKLLos AngelesMay 28 to June 2$1,237
AKLSan DiegoApril 22 to May 27$1,265
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEALos AngelesMarch 22 to April 3$292
SEASan DiegoMarch 22 to April 5$304
PAESan FranciscoMarch 22 to April 21$311
LGASan FranciscoMarch 21 to March 23$400
PAESanta AnaMarch 20 to April 1$415
ORDLos AngelesMarch 20 to March 23$420
SEALos AngelesMarch 21 to March 24$423
SEALos AngelesMarch 22 to April 5$470
LGALos AngelesMarch 22 to March 24$471
JFKCarlsbadMarch 20 to March 28$495
SEAOaklandMarch 22 to March 30$507
SEASan JoseMarch 22 to March 27$515
SEASacramentoMarch 22 to March 26$550
AKLLos AngelesMarch 20 to March 28$761
AKLSan FranciscoMarch 21 to March 25$868
*Prices include taxes and fees
Nov 24, 2019

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Hyland Motel Van Nuys
2.5-star property

Hyland Motel Van Nuys

Jun 3 - Jun 6

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $460, price is now $242 per person
$242
per person
found 1 day ago
SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills
4.0-star property

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

May 14 - May 18

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,386, price is now $716 per person
$716
per person
found 1 day ago
Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel
2.5-star property

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Jun 5 - Jun 12

7 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,447, price is now $750 per person
$750
per person
found 1 day ago
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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions Lombard Street and Pier 39 are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (5,412 reviews)
parking is very expensive and breakfast is very so so, and I won't stay it again

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Disneyland® Resort and Downtown Disney® District are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,080 reviews)
Love! Great stay friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Anaheim Convention Center and Disney California Adventure® Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,093 reviews)
The hotel was clean and very nice. I would recommend this hotel to my friends and family.

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2026

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Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

4 out of 5
6225 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions SoFi Stadium and Venice Beach are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,540 reviews)
My flight was cancelled and I couldn’t cancel my reservation. Airline fault nothing I had control over.

Reviewed on Mar 12, 2026

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Frequently asked questions

How much is the cheapest flight to California?
Your next trip doesn't have to cost a fortune. Within the last seven days, the cheapest roundtrip flight to California cost $68. Find your ideal fare and spend the cash you save on cool experiences. This price was available on Travelocity for flights to California departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
What is the cheapest month to fly to California?
Be sure to leave May empty in your calendar, because it's the most affordable time to travel to California. That's according to Travelocity's direct flight demand between January and December last year. With more cash in your pocket, you can go on a shopping binge, go to theatre or whatever makes you happy.
How can I check my flight status to California?
Check for status updates on your flight to California, make tweaks to your journey and a whole lot more from our "Trips" portal. Located at the top right of our homepage, it's the place to view and manage your bookings. All you need to do is sign in or open an account. Savvy wanderers will also love the Travelocity app. You'll get real-time travel updates, along with the ability to view deals on rental cars, hotels and activities while you're out and about. If you have family flying with you, it's also a great way to share your flight details with each other.
How do I find the best deals on flights to California?
Being flexible with your dates is one way to nab a bargain. Travelocity makes it a piece of cake to find your perfect fare through the "Flexible dates" function. First, search for your flight to California, then compare the cheapest prices for surrounding dates by clicking the "Flexible dates" dropdown box above. Booking earlier and flying outside of peak periods are other suggestions. In the last seven days, the lowest price for a return flight to California was $68 on our site. This price was available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Why should I book my flight to California with Travelocity?
An exciting vacation is only a click or two away when you book with Travelocity. With a wide selection of choices and competitive deals on cheap family flights, places to stay, activities and more, we make it simple to discover the best prices for you. You can also take advantage of our round-the-clock online chat and free cancellations on most hotels throughout every stage of the process. Wander with us and lock in your cheap flights to California today.
What are the most popular flight routes to California?
Whether you're organizing a brief trip or a lengthy escape, we can help you find your flight to California. Major flight routes to this destination include:

  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 7,254 flights a month.
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 5,941 flights a month.
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 5,308 flights a month.

How much is a flight to California on average?
In the last seven days, roundtrip flights to California were priced between $68 and $1,265. No matter what type of fare you're after, we have some excellent deals to help you stick to your budget. These prices were available on Travelocity for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
How long is the average flight to California?
The length of your direct flight to California will mostly depend on your departure point. For some idea of what to expect, here are the average journey times for a number of major routes to California:

  • New York, NY (JFK-John F. Kennedy Intl.) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 5 hours and 46 minutes
  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 1 hour and 50 minutes
  • Seattle, WA (SEA-Seattle - Tacoma Intl.) to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 3 hours and 7 minutes

What can I expect on a flight to California?
Factors including who you're flying with and where your plane takes off from will mostly determine your experience on board. Of course, you'll likely find all sorts of flights to California, from cheap flights for family vacations to premium airfares. Food, drinks and entertainment are just a few examples of what most airlines provide on long-haul services.

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