Cheap Flights to California from $40 (2025/2026)

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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 21
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$80 Roundtrip, just found
$80
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from San Francisco Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $80 just found
Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 10
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$83 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$83
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 10 from San Francisco Intl. to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $83 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Oct 16 - Mon, Oct 20
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$85 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$85
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from San Francisco Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Mon, Oct 20, priced at $85 found 7 hours ago
Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$100 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$100
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Los Angeles Intl., returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $100 found 3 hours ago
Sat, Aug 30 - Tue, Sep 2
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$149 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$149
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Sacramento Intl., returning Tue, Sep 2, priced at $149 found 3 days ago
Tue, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 10
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SAN
San Diego Intl.
$154 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 9 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Diego Intl., returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $154 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 9
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$156 Roundtrip, just found
$156
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 3 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Sep 9, priced at $156 just found
Tue, Dec 9 - Tue, Dec 16
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
$171 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$171
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 9 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Hollywood Burbank, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $171 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 11
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
$176 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$176
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Los Angeles Intl., returning Tue, Nov 11, priced at $176 found 6 days ago
Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SNA
John Wayne
$179 Roundtrip, just found
$179
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 8 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to John Wayne, returning Wed, Oct 15, priced at $179 just found
Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
BUR
Hollywood Burbank
$180 Roundtrip, just found
$180
Roundtrip
just found
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Hollywood Burbank, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $180 just found
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SFOSan DiegoSeptember 10 to September 10$83
SEASan FranciscoNovember 15 to November 15$132
SFOSanta AnaSeptember 6 to September 6$133
SEALos AngelesSeptember 4 to September 14$135
ORDOaklandSeptember 2 to September 6$142
SEASan DiegoAugust 26 to September 6$157
LGALos AngelesSeptember 9 to September 13$178
SFOSacramentoAugust 29 to September 16$182
LGALos AngelesSeptember 12 to September 16$282
JFKLos AngelesAugust 26 to September 3$307
PEKLos AngelesAugust 30 to September 9$615
AKLSan DiegoOctober 16 to October 22$1,089
PEKLos AngelesSeptember 8 to September 16$1,170
PEKSanta AnaNovember 4 to December 18$1,879
PEKLos AngelesNovember 4 to December 18$1,900
*Prices include taxes and fees
OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
PAELos AngelesAugust 8 to August 11$225
PAELos AngelesAugust 8 to August 18$256
SEASan FranciscoAugust 8 to August 23$290
JFKSan DiegoAugust 9 to August 15$347
SEASan DiegoAugust 9 to August 15$364
EWRLos AngelesAugust 10 to August 13$377
SEASan JoseAugust 8 to August 20$398
SEALos AngelesAugust 10 to August 12$424
SEAOaklandAugust 8 to August 17$439
JFKSan FranciscoAugust 8 to August 14$476
SEASacramentoAugust 10 to August 17$547
JFKLos AngelesAugust 8 to August 10$734
AKLLos AngelesAugust 10 to August 19$1,061
AKLSan DiegoAugust 9 to August 16$1,277
AKLSacramentoAugust 9 to August 13$1,307
*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

Best California Flight and Hotel Packages

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Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Seaworld
2.5-star property

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego Seaworld

Oct 24 - Oct 30

6 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
5.0-star property

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Sep 19 - Sep 22

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5-star property

Aqua Breeze Inn

Oct 29 - Nov 2

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)

United • Roundtrip • Coach
per person
found 11 hours ago
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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! (3,384 reviews)
"We enjoyed our stay. We upgraded to a double queen suite - did not think it was worth the extra price. Should've just stayed with a regular queen room."

Reviewed on Jul 31, 2025

Hilton Anaheim
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! (3,543 reviews)
"Great stay. Chic vibes. Staff were very welcoming. Facilities at the hotel met my needs. 2nd time staying here and will definitely book again."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2025

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown
Hotel Maya

Hotel Maya

4 out of 5
700 Queensway Drive, Long Beach, CA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Long Beach. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free cruise terminal shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Long Beach Cruise Terminal and World Cruise Center are located nearby.
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,742 reviews)
"FEELS LIKE A VACATION FROM FAR AWAY"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2025

Hotel Maya
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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 4 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! (4,794 reviews)
"I was on an international trip layover at LAX airport, when booking the hotel on expedia, it's over 12am, so the reservation automatically went to the next day. I went to Hilton with the shuttle anyway, the staff was very helpful in changing my staying date. Even though I only stayed for a few hours ..."

Reviewed on Aug 4, 2025

Hilton Los Angeles Airport
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 $80. 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 $80 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 $80 and $1,900. 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.