Cheap Flights to California

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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
Wed., 3 Sep. - Tue., 9 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$196 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$196
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed., 3 Sep. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue., 9 Sep., priced at NZ$196 found 5 days ago
Delta
Sat., 6 Sep. - Tue., 9 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$197 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$197
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat., 6 Sep. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue., 9 Sep., priced at NZ$197 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Sat., 13 Sep. - Wed., 17 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$197 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$197
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat., 13 Sep. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Wed., 17 Sep., priced at NZ$197 found 12 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed., 3 Sep. - Sun., 7 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$216 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$216
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed., 3 Sep. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sun., 7 Sep., priced at NZ$216 found 5 days ago
Delta
Sat., 6 Sep. - Sun., 7 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$217 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$217
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat., 6 Sep. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sun., 7 Sep., priced at NZ$217 found 5 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed., 3 Sep. - Thu., 4 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$229 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$229
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed., 3 Sep. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Thu., 4 Sep., priced at NZ$229 found 5 days ago
Delta
Sat., 6 Sep. - Mon., 8 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$230 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$230
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat., 6 Sep. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Mon., 8 Sep., priced at NZ$230 found 5 days ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Mon., 9 Jun. - Tue., 24 Jun.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$231 Return, found 2 days ago
NZ$231
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Mon., 9 Jun. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Tue., 24 Jun., priced at NZ$231 found 2 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Sun., 31 Aug. - Sun., 7 Sep.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$237 Return, found 5 days ago
NZ$237
Return
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sun., 31 Aug. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sun., 7 Sep., priced at NZ$237 found 5 days ago
American Airlines
Sat., 28 Jun. - Sat., 5 Jul.
LAX
Los Angeles
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$239 Return, found 12 hours ago
NZ$239
Return
found 12 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat., 28 Jun. from Los Angeles to San Francisco, returning Sat., 5 Jul., priced at NZ$239 found 12 hours ago

California Flights

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California Flights Information

Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines
Roundtrip price
from NZ$196

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$196. 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$196 and NZ$1,292. If you were heading one way out of Los Angeles (LAX), you could have gotten a bargain from just NZ$98.
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$196 and NZ$1,292. 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.

Fiji Airways
Tue., 3 Jun. - Fri., 22 Aug.
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$1,292 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$1,292
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Tue., 3 Jun. from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Fri., 22 Aug., priced at NZ$1,292 found 6 days ago
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