Cheap Flights to California from $28 (2026/2027)

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Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from Los Angeles Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $56 found 9 hours ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 22
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$68 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$68
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $68 found 12 hours ago
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 9
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$74 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$74
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 8 from Los Angeles Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $74 found 5 days ago
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 7
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$183 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$183
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from O'Hare Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Mon, Sep 7, priced at $183 found 6 days ago
Tue, Jul 14 - Wed, Jul 15
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$205 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 14 from Los Angeles Intl. to Oakland Intl., returning Wed, Jul 15, priced at $205 found 2 hours ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 15
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$207 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$207
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Los Angeles Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $207 found 3 days ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 21
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$213 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$213
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from O'Hare Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Oct 21, priced at $213 found 6 days ago
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
$240 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$240
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from O'Hare Intl. to Hollywood Burbank, returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $240 found 6 days ago
Tue, Aug 18 - Mon, Aug 24
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$257 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $257 found 6 days ago
Thu, Oct 1 - Mon, Oct 5
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
$267 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Oct 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hollywood Burbank, returning Mon, Oct 5, priced at $267 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$277 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $277 found 1 day ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEASan JoseSeptember 1 to September 1$152
SEASan DiegoAugust 22 to August 29$167
SEALos AngelesAugust 20 to August 24$196
LGASan DiegoSeptember 22 to September 26$229
JFKLos AngelesSeptember 22 to September 29$250
LGALos AngelesJuly 23 to July 26$250
LGASan FranciscoAugust 29 to September 4$252
EWRSanta AnaAugust 29 to September 1$265
JFKSacramentoSeptember 8 to September 9$267
EWRLos AngelesSeptember 1 to September 15$288
AKLLos AngelesJuly 13 to July 19$805
AKLSan FranciscoAugust 26 to September 25$852
AKLSan DiegoJuly 27 to August 1$1,481
AKLSanta AnaSeptember 7 to September 11$1,610
AKLLos AngelesAugust 18 to September 4$1,712
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan FranciscoJune 20 to June 28$274
DFWLos AngelesJune 20 to June 26$372
PAESacramentoJune 20 to August 22$454
EWRCarlsbadJune 20 to June 29$488
JFKSacramentoJune 21 to July 14$493
LGALos AngelesJune 20 to June 26$494
JFKSan FranciscoJune 20 to July 4$497
EWRLos AngelesJune 21 to June 30$509
ORDLos AngelesJune 21 to June 22$652
LGASanta AnaJune 21 to June 26$666
JFKOaklandJune 20 to June 23$730
LAXSan DiegoJune 20 to June 22$731
LGALos AngelesJune 21 to June 22$852
AKLSan FranciscoJune 20 to June 27$1,187
AKLLos AngelesJune 20 to July 11$1,439
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best California Flight and Hotel Packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

Sep 3 - Sep 6

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $822, price is now $325 per person
$325
per person
found 1 day ago
Encore Inn Inglewood
2.5-star property

Encore Inn Inglewood

Sep 4 - Sep 7

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $847, price is now $380 per person
$380
per person
found 1 day ago
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
4.5-star property

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square

Aug 27 - Aug 31

4 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to San Francisco (SFO)

Southwest Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,624, price is now $732 per person
$732
per person
found 21 hours ago
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Travelers ❤️ These California 🏨

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Cannery Row and Monterey Bay Aquarium are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,281 reviews)
"Y"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

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Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

Manchester Grand Hyatt San Diego

4 out of 5
1 Market Pl San Diego CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 6 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions USS Midway Museum and Port of San Diego are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (2,803 reviews)
"Very friendly staff, very nice & clean rooms. The roof top bar service excellent, and spectacular view. How do you recommend."

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

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Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

Holiday Inn Los Angeles - LAX Airport by IHG

3 out of 5
9901 S La Cienega 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 Kia Forum and SoFi Stadium are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,629 reviews)
"I sent numerous emails before my arrival and did not get any response. All asked re late checkout when I arrived at 11pm was advised to ask in the morning. Called numerous times in the morning and nobody answered the phone"

Reviewed on Jun 17, 2026

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Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). 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.
9/10 Wonderful! (1,747 reviews)
"Everything was amazing! My kids and I enjoyed our time there!"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2026

Opens in a new windowHilton Anaheim
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 $56. 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 October 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 $56 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 $56 and $1,712. 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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