Cheap Flights to California from $78 (2024/2025)

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How Much Does it Cost To Fly To California?

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

Sat, Aug 31 - Sun, Sep 1
EWR
Liberty Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$144 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 31 from Liberty Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Sun, Sep 1, priced at $144 found 1 day ago
Mon, Aug 26 - Tue, Aug 27
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$190 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Tue, Aug 27, priced at $190 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 11 - Wed, Sep 18
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$190 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 11 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Wed, Sep 18, priced at $190 found 1 day ago
Wed, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$190 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 14 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Aug 21, priced at $190 found 17 hours ago
Thu, Sep 26 - Wed, Oct 2
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$193 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$193
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 26 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Oct 2, priced at $193 found 18 hours ago
Fri, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 27
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$215 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 23 from Liberty Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Tue, Aug 27, priced at $215 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 23
EWR
Liberty Intl.
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
$218 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 16 from Liberty Intl. to Hollywood Burbank, returning Tue, Jul 23, priced at $218 found 5 hours ago
Tue, Aug 20 - Tue, Aug 27
EWR
Liberty Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$226 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$226
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Aug 20 from Liberty Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Tue, Aug 27, priced at $226 found 2 days ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
DFWLos AngelesJuly 9 to July 17$94
SFOLos AngelesSeptember 10 to September 10$111
ORDSan JoseAugust 27 to September 1$189
ORDFresnoAugust 24 to September 1$197
BOSLos AngelesSeptember 7 to September 14$230
EWRFresnoAugust 27 to September 7$286
BOSFresnoSeptember 5 to September 8$292
JFKFresnoOctober 2 to October 5$316
AKLSan FranciscoAugust 15 to September 26$673
PEKSan DiegoSeptember 3 to September 10$1,118
PEKLos AngelesJuly 5 to July 16$1,242
PEKSacramentoJuly 15 to August 23$1,396
PEKOaklandJuly 11 to July 17$1,757
PEKFresnoJuly 22 to July 28$1,799
PEKLos AngelesJuly 8 to July 18$2,105
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan JoseJune 29 to July 6$91
ORDLos AngelesJune 30 to July 11$207
SEASan JoseJune 30 to July 8$276
DFWSacramentoJune 29 to July 1$284
ORDSan FranciscoJune 30 to July 23$296
LGALos AngelesJune 29 to July 3$329
BOSSan JoseJune 30 to August 2$374
BOSSacramentoJune 28 to July 4$408
DFWFresnoJune 28 to July 4$551
JFKSan FranciscoJune 28 to July 6$617
JFKFresnoJune 28 to July 5$652
JFKSanta AnaJune 29 to July 4$667
AKLSan JoseJune 30 to July 8$989
PEKSacramentoJune 28 to July 8$1,560
PEKSan DiegoJune 29 to July 7$2,298
*Prices include taxes and fees
Nov 24, 2019

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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 restaurant and the bar in our reviews. Popular attractions Monterey Bay Aquarium and 17-Mile Drive are located nearby.
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,003 reviews)
"We like the location and convenient parking. The room size is fine. Staff are helpful."

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay
Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport

3.5 out of 5
9750 Airport Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Kia Forum and SoFi Stadium are located nearby.
6/10 (6,243 reviews)
"There was an issue with my check in, due to delay issues- which I tried to correct with the property via Expedia. And go no response. So I decided to keep the reservation as is to not lose it all together. Assuming it was pre paid, that I’d have my room secured. I checked In online via the email ..."

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Four Points by Sheraton Los Angeles International Airport
Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Kia Forum and SoFi Stadium are located nearby.
8/10 Very Good! (5,884 reviews)
"Very nice hotel, used to attend a concert at SoFi worked great. Clean rooms. The hallways had bad carpet but the rooms iteself were nice"

Reviewed on Jun 18, 2024

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel
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Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd, Los Angeles, CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 4 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular attractions Kia Forum and SoFi Stadium are located nearby.
7.8/10 Good! (5,022 reviews)
"Great service"

Reviewed on Jun 20, 2024

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX
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

Can I fly to California right now?
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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 $91. 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 $91 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 $91 and $2,298. 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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*Price based on the lowest price found within past 24 hours and based upon one night stay for two adults over the next thirty days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.