Cheap Flights to California from $26 (2025/2026)

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Sun, Jan 4 - Mon, Jan 5
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$50 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$50
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Jan 4 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Mon, Jan 5, priced at $50 found 1 hour ago
Sat, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 9
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$60 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$60
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 3 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Fri, Jan 9, priced at $60 found 3 hours ago
Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Feb 1
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$111 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$111
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 1 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Oakland Intl., returning Sun, Feb 1, priced at $111 found 1 day ago
Wed, Dec 10 - Sun, Dec 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$124 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$124
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Sun, Dec 21, priced at $124 found 8 hours ago
Mon, Dec 8 - Thu, Jan 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$125 Roundtrip, just found
$125
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Thu, Jan 8, priced at $125 just found
Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$135 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$135
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jan 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Jan 14, priced at $135 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Nov 20
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$136 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$136
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 19 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Thu, Nov 20, priced at $136 found 8 hours ago
Thu, Jan 8 - Thu, Jan 15
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$140 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$140
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jan 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Thu, Jan 15, priced at $140 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Nov 20 - Thu, Nov 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$146 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$146
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 20 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Thu, Nov 27, priced at $146 found 4 hours ago
Fri, Jan 9 - Sun, Jan 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
$152 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$152
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hollywood Burbank, returning Sun, Jan 18, priced at $152 found 4 hours ago
Mon, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 8
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$163 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Dec 8 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to John Wayne, returning Mon, Dec 8, priced at $163 found 6 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEALos AngelesJanuary 3 to January 9$60
SEALos AngelesDecember 13 to December 20$60
SEASan FranciscoJanuary 6 to January 6$111
SEAOaklandJanuary 24 to January 24$111
SEASan DiegoJanuary 6 to January 11$119
JFKLos AngelesDecember 6 to December 8$128
JFKSan DiegoJanuary 7 to January 12$140
JFKLos AngelesDecember 11 to January 12$142
JFKSan JoseDecember 9 to December 14$209
AKLSan FranciscoNovember 20 to December 3$748
AKLSan DiegoJanuary 20 to January 27$782
AKLSacramentoDecember 4 to December 8$948
AKLLos AngelesDecember 6 to January 14$968
AKLSanta AnaJanuary 16 to February 1$991
AKLOaklandNovember 18 to November 22$1,089
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
EWRLos AngelesNovember 8 to November 18$212
LGALos AngelesNovember 8 to November 11$266
PAESanta AnaNovember 8 to November 9$298
SEALos AngelesNovember 9 to November 13$315
SEAPalm SpringsNovember 9 to November 18$317
SEALos AngelesNovember 8 to November 12$328
SEAOaklandNovember 8 to November 8$398
EWRSan FranciscoNovember 7 to November 10$423
ORDSacramentoNovember 9 to November 16$438
LGASacramentoNovember 8 to November 12$451
EWRSan JoseNovember 8 to December 6$491
JFKPalm SpringsNovember 8 to November 15$659
AKLLos AngelesNovember 8 to November 17$915
AKLSan FranciscoNovember 9 to November 23$973
AKLSan DiegoNovember 9 to November 13$1,099
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best California Flight and Hotel Packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
The LEEF Hotel
2.0-star property

The LEEF Hotel

Jan 17 - Jan 24

7 night stay

Minneapolis (MSP) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Sun Country Airlines • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Minneapolis (MSP)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
Price was $1,183, price is now $529 per person
$529
per person
found 8 hours ago
The Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center
3.0-star property

The Historic Broadlind Hotel at Long Beach Convention Center

Dec 20 - Dec 27

7 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to Long Beach (LGB)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,197, price is now $1,087 per person
$1,087
per person
found 18 hours ago
Fairmont Miramar Bungalows
5.0-star property

Fairmont Miramar Bungalows

Jan 25 - Jan 28

3 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

United • Non-stop • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,433, price is now $710 per person
$710
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These California 🏨

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 Pier 39 and Oracle Park are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,761 reviews)
Great location, very clean, professional staff! I would definitely go back there

Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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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 bar and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Kia Forum and SoFi Stadium are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (4,987 reviews)
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Reviewed on Nov 2, 2025

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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 Disney California Adventure® Park and Disneyland® Resort are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (3,810 reviews)
Great hotel. We always stay here for our Disneyland trips

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street, Los Angeles, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions L.A. Live and Crypto.com Arena are located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,971 reviews)
Clean, friendly staff

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2025

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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 $50. 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 January 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 $50 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 $50 and $1,099. 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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