Cheap Flights to California from $71 (2026/2027)

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

Sun, Aug 2 - Fri, Aug 7
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$128 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 2 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to John Wayne, returning Fri, Aug 7, priced at $128 found 1 day ago
Tue, Jun 9 - Wed, Jul 8
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$153 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$153
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 9 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Jul 8, priced at $153 found 9 hours ago
Tue, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 16
DFW
Dallas-Fort Worth Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$182 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 15 from Dallas-Fort Worth Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Sep 16, priced at $182 found 11 hours ago
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 1
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $250 found 4 days ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$257 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $257 found 14 hours ago
Thu, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 17
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
ONT
Ontario Intl. Airport
$257 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Nov 12 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Ontario Intl. Airport, returning Tue, Nov 17, priced at $257 found 3 hours ago
Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Sep 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$257 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 22 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Wed, Sep 30, priced at $257 found 14 hours ago
Sat, May 30 - Sat, Jun 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
ONT
Ontario Intl. Airport
$263 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 30 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Ontario Intl. Airport, returning Sat, Jun 6, priced at $263 found 4 days ago
Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$277 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Tue, Aug 11, priced at $277 found 18 hours ago
Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 14
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$282 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Nov 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $282 found 9 hours ago
Wed, Oct 21 - Mon, Oct 26
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$283 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$283
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Oct 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Mon, Oct 26, priced at $283 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEALos AngelesJune 6 to June 7$138
SEASan DiegoJune 5 to June 9$151
SEAOaklandJuly 14 to July 14$172
SEASan FranciscoJuly 1 to July 8$177
SEASan JoseJuly 15 to July 22$177
SEALos AngelesJune 5 to June 8$177
SEASanta AnaJune 6 to June 8$227
LGALos AngelesAugust 10 to August 24$257
LGAOaklandJune 9 to June 14$306
JFKLos AngelesAugust 11 to August 15$307
AKLLos AngelesJune 4 to June 11$704
AKLSan FranciscoAugust 16 to September 12$814
AKLSanta AnaAugust 6 to August 18$1,007
AKLLos AngelesAugust 5 to August 16$1,069
AKLLos AngelesAugust 5 to August 16$1,212
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LGASacramentoMay 24 to May 30$267
LGASan JoseMay 24 to May 27$269
SEASan DiegoMay 24 to May 27$271
SEALos AngelesMay 24 to May 30$277
LGALos AngelesMay 23 to May 27$332
SEASan JoseMay 24 to May 26$361
ORDLos AngelesMay 24 to May 28$367
ORDSacramentoMay 24 to May 28$367
JFKLos AngelesMay 24 to May 30$436
JFKSanta AnaMay 24 to June 1$454
JFKSanta AnaMay 24 to June 1$454
JFKSan FranciscoMay 24 to May 27$466
SEASacramentoMay 22 to May 25$538
LGALos AngelesMay 23 to May 31$631
AKLSan DiegoMay 23 to May 30$1,728
*Prices include taxes and fees

Best California Flight and Hotel Packages

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Motel 6 Sacramento, CA - Old Sacramento North
2.0-star property

Motel 6 Sacramento, CA - Old Sacramento North

Jun 7 - Jun 10

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Sacramento (SMF)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
Price was $922, price is now $397 per person
$397
per person
found 1 day ago
Encore Inn Inglewood
2.5-star property

Encore Inn Inglewood

Jun 25 - Jun 28

3 night stay

Dallas (DAL) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Southwest Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $2,025, price is now $597 per person
$597
per person
found 1 day ago
The LEEF Hotel
2.0-star property

The LEEF Hotel

Jul 31 - Aug 7

7 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Price was $1,124, price is now $503 per person
$503
per person
found 1 day ago
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Travelers ❤️ These California 🏨

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 Alcatraz Island are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (7,464 reviews)
Came back about 10 days ago . And I’m already looking forward to visit again. The location of the hotel is great! 3 minute walk from the beach , pier 39 is a 3 min walk , the cove is 10 minutes walk . Lots of restaurants and shopping. The hotel is well maintained , very clean and the staff is very ...

Reviewed on May 15, 2026

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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 Monterey Bay Aquarium and Carmel Beach are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (3,194 reviews)
Clean room, good amount of space, nice bathroom, everything felt updated and new. The best part was the proximity to everything, would stay here again!

Reviewed on May 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 Kia Forum and SoFi Stadium are located nearby.
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,705 reviews)
Very clean, comfortable bed, easy check in

Reviewed on May 15, 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 Kia Forum and SoFi Stadium are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,497 reviews)
Trash. Got price gouged on parking and breakfast. Food wasn’t even that good. “Loud” people using pool at mid day. Construction staff yelled at me for “being on the wrong floor” while I was looking for the patio. Ugly hotel. Paid for “higher floor” but was only on third floor with ugly view of ugly ...

Reviewed on May 16, 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 $128. 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 August 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 $128 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 $128 and $1,728. 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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