Cheap Flights to California

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  • United

    United

  • Alaska Airlines

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Cheapest Flights to California

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
BUR
Burbank
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$307 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$307
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from Burbank to San Francisco, returning Sat, 28 Feb, priced at NZ$307 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
BUR
Burbank
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$308 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$308
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Burbank to San Francisco, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$308 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
BUR
Burbank
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$326 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$326
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Burbank to San Francisco, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$326 found 6 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
BUR
Burbank
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$341 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$341
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from Burbank to San Francisco, returning Sat, 28 Feb, priced at NZ$341 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
BUR
Burbank
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$359 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$359
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Burbank to San Francisco, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$359 found 6 days ago
United
Fri, 23 Jan - Sun, 25 Jan
BUR
Burbank
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$361 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$361
Return
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, 23 Jan from Burbank to San Francisco, returning Sun, 25 Jan, priced at NZ$361 found 6 days ago
United
Sun, 8 Mar - Fri, 13 Mar
BUR
Burbank
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$375 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$375
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, 8 Mar from Burbank to San Francisco, returning Fri, 13 Mar, priced at NZ$375 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Mon, 23 Feb - Sat, 28 Feb
BUR
Burbank
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$410 Return, found 4 days ago
NZ$410
Return
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Mon, 23 Feb from Burbank to San Francisco, returning Sat, 28 Feb, priced at NZ$410 found 4 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, 21 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
BUR
Burbank
OAK
Oakland
NZ$466 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$466
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 21 Mar from Burbank to Oakland, returning Tue, 24 Mar, priced at NZ$466 found 1 day ago
Delta
Mon, 23 Mar - Fri, 27 Mar
BUR
Burbank
OAK
Oakland
NZ$1,121 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,121
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, 23 Mar from Burbank to Oakland, returning Fri, 27 Mar, priced at NZ$1,121 found 1 day ago

California Flights

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California Flights Information

Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, United, American Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines
Roundtrip price
from NZ$307

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to California that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Simply type in your travel details, click the "Search" button, then tick the box directly under the "Flexible change policies" subheading (it's on the top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find flexible and affordable fares to California.
Which airlines fly to California?
Choose from various airlines that fly into or near California. These are some of the best of them:

  • United Airlines - 9 907 flights to or near California each month, including 5 914 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 2 991 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 6 166 flights to or near California each month, including 4 064 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 1 222 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
  • Alaska Airlines - 5 193 flights to or near California each month, including 2 349 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 1 483 flights to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to California?
One of the easiest ways to find cheap tickets to California is to be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" above the results. It'll bring up the cheapest prices for nearby days. The lowest price for a flight to California in the last seven days was NZ$307. Booking well ahead of time will usually help you get an even better deal.
How much is a flight to California?
The cost of a round-trip airfare to California in the last seven days ranged between NZ$307 and NZ$1,121. If you were heading one way out of Burbank (BUR), you could have gotten a bargain from just NZ$104.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in California?
You've got choices aplenty in California. Once you've worked out where you're headed, picking one of these popular airports will be simple:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 16 630 flights per month.
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 11 935 flights per month.
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 7 260 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?
If you'd prefer to spend your holiday money on having fun in California rather than on getting there, leave early in the week. The most economical day to fly is generally Tuesday, followed by Monday. With many folks travelling over the weekend, Saturday often has the costliest ticket prices.
How much is a plane ticket to California?
In the last seven days, plane fares to California ranged between NZ$307 and NZ$1,121. The early bird catches the worm, so secure a cheap flight today.
What is the best time to go to California?
March, April and May are popular months to travel to Los Angeles, one of California's most fascinating cities. Summertime here starts June 20. Temperatures range from 18ºC to 27ºC across this season, so plan your travels around then if you're looking for warmer weather.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to California?
To grab cheap flights to California, try to book during February when prices are at their lowest. When's the most expensive? In the USA, it's December.

Trending flights to California

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Air New Zealand
Thu, 1 Oct - Thu, 5 Nov
CHC
Christchurch
LAX
Los Angeles
NZ$1,070 Return, found 3 days ago
NZ$1,070
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Thu, 1 Oct from Christchurch to Los Angeles, returning Thu, 5 Nov, priced at NZ$1,070 found 3 days ago
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