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Cheap flights to California from $77

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2 Apr — 9 Apr1
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Tue 2/4
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Flights to California in 2024

Find the latest flights to California in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 639,854 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,669

Return from

$1,027

One-way from

$524
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles
One-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to California

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Cheap flights to California in March & April 2024

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The following deals offer some of the lowest prices we've found on flights heading to California in March and April 2024. Be sure to check back soon as deals update often.
Cheap flights to Los Angeles, California
Tue 9/416:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Sat 20/419:59LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Deal found 27/3$139
Sat 27/417:20SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 03mDelta
Sun 28/406:20LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/3$149
Tue 16/407:32SLC - LAX
Nonstop1h 58mSpirit Airlines
Wed 17/419:40LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3$152
Mon 29/420:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Thu 2/522:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 27/3$152
Mon 8/416:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Wed 17/413:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 27/3$155
Sun 21/422:50SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 06mDelta
Sun 28/410:15LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/3$156
Fri 19/421:30SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 06mDelta
Sun 21/406:20LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 26/3$164
Mon 8/418:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Wed 10/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 27/3$172
Mon 8/416:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Thu 11/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 27/3$175
Cheap flights to San Francisco, California
Tue 30/409:15SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/414:25SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 13mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3$201
Wed 17/407:00SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/411:40SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3$201
Sat 27/417:59LAS - SFO
1 stop3h 22mDelta
Tue 4/610:55SFO - LAS
1 stop3h 47mDelta
Deal found 27/3$208
Thu 18/406:15SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 12mDelta
Sun 21/406:05SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 20mDelta
Deal found 28/3$210
Wed 24/414:00SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/511:40SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3$210
Sat 27/417:59LAS - SFO
1 stop3h 22mDelta
Mon 3/605:50SFO - LAS
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 27/3$225
Sat 27/407:00SNA - SFO
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/406:35SFO - SNA
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3$225
Wed 24/406:00SEA - SFO
Nonstop2h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/511:00SFO - SEA
1 stop6h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3$231
Tue 16/410:00SEA - SFO
1 stop6h 43mAlaska Airlines
Wed 17/406:00SFO - SEA
Nonstop2h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 26/3$233
Cheap flights to San Diego, California
Wed 24/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/520:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3$166
Sat 20/415:28LAX - SAN
1 stop7h 38mSpirit Airlines
Tue 23/411:37SAN - LAX
1 stop3h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3$169
Tue 16/409:20LAX - SAN
1 stop14h 28mSpirit Airlines
Wed 17/411:37SAN - LAX
1 stop9h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 26/3$190
Sat 20/416:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Sat 20/420:47SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3$201
Sat 27/406:00SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Sat 27/418:05SAN - SFO
1 stop3h 16mDelta
Deal found 27/3$208
Thu 25/406:00SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 34mAlaska Airlines
Sun 28/406:20SAN - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3$210
Fri 19/419:15SFO - SAN
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Mon 22/411:00SAN - SFO
1 stop3h 48mDelta
Deal found 27/3$239
Sat 27/406:00SFO - SAN
1 stop3h 55mDelta
Tue 30/406:20SAN - SFO
1 stop3h 40mDelta
Deal found 28/3$241
Fri 26/421:59LAX - SAN
Nonstop1h 02mDelta
Fri 3/518:05SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 01mDelta
Deal found 27/3$244

California 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for California in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 639,854 searches and data were last updated on 28 March 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to California in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Mon 19/814:41SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mFrontier
Sat 24/809:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Deal found 27/3$106
Tue 30/421:25SFO - LAX
1 stop9h 56mFrontier
Sat 4/509:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Deal found 27/3$115
Mon 29/400:58SFO - LAX
1 stop19h 35mFrontier
Sat 4/509:30LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Deal found 27/3$130
Tue 9/416:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Sat 20/419:59LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Deal found 27/3$139
Mon 29/422:50SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 06mDelta
Tue 30/410:15LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/3$146
Fri 17/521:26SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 09mDelta
Tue 21/519:26LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 50mDelta
Deal found 27/3$149
Tue 16/407:32SLC - LAX
Nonstop1h 58mSpirit Airlines
Wed 17/419:40LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3$152
Mon 29/420:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Thu 2/522:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 27/3$152
Mon 8/416:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Wed 17/413:25LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 23mDelta
Deal found 27/3$155

Flights to California departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to California, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 639,854 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to California. Make sure to double check the price, time, and destination to confirm all are correct.
Wed 3/406:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Thu 4/422:40LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 27/3$175
Wed 3/418:32MIA - SFO
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Tue 9/400:45SFO - MIA
1 stop10h 06mDelta
Deal found 27/3$408
Thu 4/409:01LAX - SAN
Nonstop0h 56mDelta
Fri 12/418:05SAN - LAX
Nonstop1h 02mDelta
Deal found 28/3$267

One-way flights to California

Explore one-way flight options to California for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 639,854 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
If you're looking for options on one-way flights to California, check out these fares. Those seeking round-trip flights to California should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Fri 12/419:19SLC - LAX
Nonstop1h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3$106
Tue 28/517:49LAS - SFO
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Deal found 28/3$104
Sat 27/407:40SFO - SAN
Nonstop1h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3$77

Direct flights to California

Tue 9/416:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 29mDelta
Sat 20/419:59LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 22mDelta
Deal found 27/3$139
Mon 29/422:50SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 06mDelta
Tue 30/410:15LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 28/3$146
Fri 17/519:59SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 04mJetBlue
Sun 19/506:10LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 27/3$149
Tue 16/407:32SLC - LAX
Nonstop1h 58mSpirit Airlines
Wed 17/419:40LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 27/3$152
Mon 29/420:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 31mDelta
Thu 2/522:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 24mDelta
Deal found 27/3$152
Mon 8/416:00SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Tue 16/416:45LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 19mDelta
Deal found 27/3$155
Sun 21/422:50SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 06mDelta
Sun 28/410:15LAX - SLC
Nonstop1h 55mDelta
Deal found 27/3$156
Wed 29/522:50SLC - LAX
Nonstop2h 03mDelta
Thu 30/505:50LAX - SLC
Nonstop2h 00mDelta
Deal found 26/3$164
Mon 8/418:55SFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 30mDelta
Wed 10/406:00LAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 26mDelta
Deal found 27/3$172

Find flights to California within your budget

Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 639,854 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

$115 - $242

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 30/4

1 stop9h 56m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/5

Nonstop1h 23m

$115

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Mon 29/4

1 stop19h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/5

Nonstop1h 23m

$130

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 9/4

Nonstop1h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 16/4

Nonstop1h 24m

$139

Salt Lake CityLos Angeles

SLC - LAX

SLCLAX

Salt Lake City

Tue 16/4

Nonstop1h 58m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/4

Nonstop1h 55m

$152

Las Vegas Harry Reid IntlSan Francisco

LAS - SFO

LASSFO

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 6/7

Nonstop1h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 16/7

Nonstop1h 38m

$182

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Sat 18/5

Nonstop1h 29m

Los Angeles

Thu 23/5

Nonstop1h 24m

$190

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 30/4

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/5

2 stops8h 00m

$215

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Tue 13/8

Nonstop1h 37m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/8

1 stop5h 58m

$228

Salt Lake CityLos Angeles

SLC - LAX

SLCLAX

Salt Lake City

Mon 29/4

1 stop4h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/4

1 stop4h 30m

$242

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Average price of flights to California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to California is currently $96 while a return flight costs $177. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to California (average of $835). Flying to California in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,221). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$1,310

February

$1,279

March

$1,316

April

$1,451

May

$1,511

June

$1,644

July

$1,820

August

$1,554

September

$1,578

October

$1,384

November

$1,445

December

$1,871

Temperature and rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

LAX

Temperature

14 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to California. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 77 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated 28 March 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to California, see what other customers have to say about Qantas Airways, American Airlines and Fiji Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.7
Very Good
78 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very Good
640 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.5
Very Good
985 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
1,469 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
686 reviews
8.7
Very Good
78 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Best Time to Fly to California

When to fly to California depends on where in California you’re going. The state’s climate varies dramatically, so if you’re looking for cheap trips to California, it’s best to choose a city first and search flights during the off-season.

Peak Season:

The peak season for California vacations is the summer. Los Angeles, San Francisco, and Napa Valley greet summertime travellers with warm weather and dry days.

Off Season:

Winter is the low season for LA, Anaheim, San Francisco, and wine country. However, winter in San Francisco is when the ballet and opera seasons are in full swing. Wine country is also fun to visit in fall, when the wineries are in production, and spring, when the flowers are in bloom.

When you should take a flight to California

Know this before booking California flights: If America is the land of opportunity, California is the state of chance. California showed great prospect as far as back as the 1800s, when a settler struck gold at Sutter’s Mill and California quickly became the land of wealth. The effects of the California Gold Rush were monumental and today, the coastal state continues to welcome visitors booking airline tickets to California for a greater opportunity, or for just plain fun.

Fly to California for a chance to experience some of the West Coasts’ most famous streets. The rich and luxurious charter their own California flights to Beverly Hills and shop the swank stores along Rodeo Drive. In Hollywood, see the Mann Chinese Theater and be on the lookout for celebrity A-listers.  Gold stars grace the sidewalks of Hollywood Boulevard, marking the achievements of Hollywood’s greatest artists.

For the outdoor traveller going to California, open parks and hiking trails at Big Sur, Sequoia National Park and Yosemite National Park are a nature-lover’s dream come true. Wine connoisseurs fly to California’s Sonoma and Napa Valley regions. Visitors would be remiss if they didn’t visit one of California’s beautiful beaches in Malibu or Santa Monica before boarding the California flight home.

People travelling to California are bound to be busy during their visit and the options for activities are endless. However, in the land of opportunity, what better state to take a chance in?

California climate

Due to its topographical extremes California’s weather depends on where you are. Along the coast, the climate is mostly mild. Los Angeles is high desert, and the low humidity keeps the city comfortable year-round. About 45km south of LA, Anaheim can go up into the high 20’s or low 30’s in the summer, with cool evenings. Anaheim winters are mild with little rain. San Francisco is foggy with cool winds. Summer temperatures occasionally go above 21 degrees Celsius; autumn tends to have clear skies and temperatures in the mid-20’s. Winter rarely goes below freezing. Sacramento’s summer days can reach 37 degrees Celsius, but then drop as much as 4degrees at night. The rainy season runs from late fall into spring, and winters are cold and foggy.

Getting around California

Driving is the best way to cover short distances in California, or if you enjoy long drives, for covering the entire state. If you’re booking flights to California and then planning on driving the state, make sure to carry a map as not all road signs indicate a direction, just town or city names. If you’re headed into the mountains, make sure to get antifreeze and tire chains.

Many freeways have carpool lanes called “diamond” lanes or high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations regarding the use of these lanes as some of them are monitored even during non-rush hour and fines are over $270.

California has over 15 airports, and given the number of small and large commercial carriers, flights in California are fairly easy.

For a scenic trip along the coast, Amtrak’s Coast Starlight has double-decker Superliners, gourmet dining car, accommodation from first class to coach, and entertainment and games.

  • What is good to know if travelling to California?

    •             Los Angeles covers desert basin, mountain canyons, and coastal beaches. With its rich cultural diversity, LA offers countless attractions—catch a glimpse of the stars, hike the Hollywood sign, visit the La Brea Tar Pits, walk the boardwalk at Venice Beach, spend like a celebrity on Rodeo Drive, and enjoy free attractions like the Watts Towers or Getty Museum. •             The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Castro, Mission District, and Haight Ashbury just skim the surface of San Francisco’s diversity and charm. The city also cherishes its past, restoring and reusing its historic buildings. The surrounding areas—Marin County, Oakland, and Berkeley—are as popular as the city itself. •             John Sutter’s trading post became the main supply point for gold miners, then western headquarters of the transcontinental railroad. Today Sacramento is growing, offering affordable homes to those seeking California weather. The capital city is known for its natural parkland and streets lined with fruit-bearing trees. Once the Gateway to Gold Country, Sacramento is now a gateway to the wine country. •             Most of California’s wineries are in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. Hundreds of wineries invite you to enjoy their tours, tastings, restaurants, and spas. Napa Valley has more wineries and a higher volume of tourism, with more commercial tours and attractions such as hot-air ballooning. Sonoma Valley is lower key, with family-run wineries, fewer tourists, and relaxed ambience. Book flights to California’s wine region and join a tour of the wineries. •             Anaheim is home to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. The Orange County coast offers miles of beaches, and the California Riviera is the stretch between Seal Beach and San Clemente. The area’s eccentric beach towns, Santa Ana Artists’ Village, Laguna Beach boardwalk, San Juan Capistrano Mission, and Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace attract tourists year-round. •             Costa Mesa, located in the heart of Orange County in Southern California, is within close proximity to Disneyland, major beaches, museums, nightlife and recreation and is home to internationally-renowned South Coast Plaza, an award-winning performing arts district as well as the Orange County Fairgrounds. •             Some ambitious travellers book holidays to California and then drive the coastline to the state’s northern most cities. While the drive and landscape is beautiful, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time for the long drive north. It’s advisable that you book outbound California flights from your destination point.

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