Cheap Flights to California from $39 (2026/2027)

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

Sat, Mar 28 - Sat, Apr 11
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$78 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$78
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Mar 28 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Apr 11, priced at $78 found 1 hour ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$129 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$129
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $129 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 28
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$143 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$143
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $143 found 4 days ago
Wed, Mar 25 - Tue, Apr 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$203 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$203
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Mar 25 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $203 found 15 hours ago
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$205 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $205 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Jun 15 - Fri, Jun 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$217 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Jun 15 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Fri, Jun 19, priced at $217 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$217 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $217 found 5 days ago
Thu, Dec 10 - Thu, Dec 10
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$232 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$232
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Dec 10, priced at $232 found 11 hours ago
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 9
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
$233 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$233
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, May 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hollywood Burbank, returning Tue, Jun 9, priced at $233 found 3 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Aug 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$237 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$237
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 25, priced at $237 found 4 days ago
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$259 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$259
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, May 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Tue, May 26, priced at $259 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEASacramentoMay 9 to May 9$92
PAESan FranciscoMay 6 to May 6$92
SEAOaklandMay 6 to May 6$93
SEASanta AnaMay 8 to May 11$118
SEALos AngelesMay 4 to May 10$137
EWRSanta AnaMay 12 to May 27$180
JFKSan FranciscoMay 6 to May 12$225
LGASan DiegoMay 7 to May 10$237
EWRSan JoseMay 6 to May 13$273
AKLSan FranciscoApril 19 to May 10$785
AKLLos AngelesMarch 24 to April 7$875
AKLSanta AnaApril 30 to May 13$899
AKLSan DiegoApril 20 to April 27$1,176
AKLSan JoseApril 4 to April 8$1,205
AKLSacramentoJune 10 to July 18$1,341
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEALos AngelesMarch 14 to March 23$302
PAESan FranciscoMarch 15 to March 31$317
SEASanta AnaMarch 15 to March 16$339
SEALos AngelesMarch 15 to March 18$359
PAESan DiegoMarch 15 to April 27$412
SEAOaklandMarch 14 to March 21$441
SEALos AngelesMarch 13 to March 19$462
EWRSanta AnaMarch 15 to March 23$477
SEASacramentoMarch 15 to March 16$527
EWRSan FranciscoMarch 13 to March 14$528
PAESan JoseMarch 13 to April 20$540
ORDLos AngelesMarch 14 to March 21$605
AKLLos AngelesMarch 13 to March 22$733
AKLSan FranciscoMarch 15 to March 29$955
AKLSan DiegoMarch 14 to March 18$1,034
*Prices include taxes and fees
Nov 24, 2019

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Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel
2.5-star property

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

May 1 - May 5

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $757, price is now $413 per person
$413
per person
found 1 day ago
SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills
4.0-star property

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

May 31 - Jun 6

6 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Southwest Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,438, price is now $1,235 per person
$1,235
per person
found 1 day ago
The Villas At The Disneyland Hotel
4.0-star property

The Villas At The Disneyland Hotel

Mar 20 - Mar 23

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,386, price is now $747 per person
$747
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! (5,363 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions SoFi Stadium and Venice Beach are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,237 reviews)
Rooms were not ready and continued to not be ready until 10:30pm. Staff disappeared with no answers. Told us to go eat and upon return still didn’t have rooms ready. As rooms became available, one room had a lock issue and someone entered my employees room while she was in the shower and we had to ...

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular attractions Pier 39 and Lombard Street are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (7,377 reviews)
Convenient location, friendly and helpful staff

Reviewed on Mar 6, 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! (1,053 reviews)
Awesome

Reviewed on Mar 5, 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 $78. 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 March 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 $78 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 $78 and $1,341. 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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