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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
Sun, Dec 8 - Mon, Dec 9
EWR
Liberty Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$154 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 8 from Liberty Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Mon, Dec 9, priced at $154 found 2 days ago
Fri, Aug 30 - Sat, Aug 31
EWR
Liberty Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$159 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 30 from Liberty Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Sat, Aug 31, priced at $159 found 1 day 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
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, Aug 14 - Wed, Aug 21
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$190 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 15 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 15 hours ago
Fri, Aug 23 - Tue, Aug 27
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$215 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 3 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 3 hours ago
Tue, Jul 16 - Tue, Jul 23
EWR
Liberty Intl.
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
$218 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$218
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 16 from Liberty Intl. to Hollywood Burbank, returning Tue, Jul 23, priced at $218 found 3 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
Tue, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 14
EWR
Liberty Intl.
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$230 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$230
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Aug 13 from Liberty Intl. to Oakland Intl., returning Wed, Aug 14, priced at $230 found 1 day ago
Tue, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 18
EWR
Liberty Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$246 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Sep 17 from Liberty Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Sep 18, priced at $246 found 1 hour ago
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXSan DiegoJuly 9 to July 16$66
SEALos AngelesJuly 20 to July 23$73
SEASan DiegoJuly 16 to July 17$108
SEASanta AnaJuly 16 to July 20$118
SEASan JoseSeptember 17 to September 17$131
LGALos AngelesAugust 28 to September 10$169
BOSSan DiegoAugust 26 to August 28$185
JFKLos AngelesAugust 14 to August 22$190
LGASanta AnaSeptember 5 to September 19$190
LGASan JoseJuly 24 to July 29$191
AKLLos AngelesAugust 22 to August 28$673
AKLSan FranciscoAugust 15 to September 26$673
AKLSan JoseJuly 5 to July 10$991
PEKSan JoseSeptember 1 to September 5$1,155
AKLFresnoJuly 21 to July 27$1,340
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
LAXOaklandJune 28 to July 2$51
LAXSan FranciscoJune 28 to June 29$169
PAESan FranciscoJune 29 to July 10$274
SEASan JoseJune 30 to July 8$276
ORDSanta AnaJune 29 to July 4$314
LGALos AngelesJune 29 to July 3$329
ORDSacramentoJune 28 to July 16$354
SEAFresnoJune 29 to July 9$364
BOSSacramentoJune 28 to July 4$408
ORDFresnoJune 29 to July 12$414
BOSLos AngelesJune 28 to June 30$462
JFKSan DiegoJune 30 to July 9$475
BOSLos AngelesJune 29 to July 4$476
JFKSan FranciscoJune 28 to July 6$617
AKLSanta AnaJune 28 to July 10$1,046
*Prices include taxes and fees
Nov 24, 2019

Nice flight attendant. Overall great and efficient traveling!

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Oakland to Santa Ana · JetBlue Airways

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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?
Before making arrangements, have a look at Travelocity’s Covid-19 Travel Advisor. Type in your travel info and vaccination status to find out if any rules apply, such as the need to quarantine. It’s important to also double-check any guidance with official government sites as well as your travel insurance company.
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 $51. 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 $51 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 $51 and $1,340. 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.