Cheap Flights to Central California

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Cheap Tickets to Central 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 Tahiti Nui
Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$1,419 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$1,419
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Air Tahiti Nui flight, departing Sun, 15 Nov from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Fri, 27 Nov, priced at NZ$1,419 found 17 hours ago
Fiji Airways
Sun, 24 May - Fri, 29 May
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$1,645 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$1,645
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Sun, 24 May from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Fri, 29 May, priced at NZ$1,645 found 1 day ago
Delta
Thu, 7 May - Wed, 13 May
AKL
Auckland
SMF
Sacramento
NZ$2,057 Return, found 1 day ago
NZ$2,057
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, 7 May from Auckland to Sacramento, returning Wed, 13 May, priced at NZ$2,057 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 11 Mar - Fri, 12 Mar
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$2,139 Return, found 10 hours ago
NZ$2,139
Return
found 10 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 11 Mar from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Fri, 12 Mar, priced at NZ$2,139 found 10 hours ago
Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Tue, 2 June
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$2,141 Return, found 6 days ago
NZ$2,141
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Air Canada flight, departing Thu, 21 May from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Tue, 2 June, priced at NZ$2,141 found 6 days ago

Alternative airports

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to San Francisco Intl. SFO. Cheapest option available. Flights from NZ$530
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
Cheapest
Flights from NZ$530

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to Central California that have flexible change policies?
Search for cheap flights to Central California, then mark the "No change fee" box directly below the "Flexible change policies" subheading. It's as easy as that. We get that plans can change and flexibility is essential, so book with confidence with Expedia.
Which airlines fly to Central California?
A selection of airlines fly to destinations in or near Central California. Your trip is a few clicks away with these leading carriers:

  • Southwest Airlines - 6 955 flights to or near Central California each month, including 2 314 flights to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) and 2 179 flights to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) per month.
  • United Airlines - 6 751 flights to or near Central California each month, including 5 914 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 446 flights to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) per month.
  • Alaska Airlines - 3 767 flights to or near Central California each month, including 2 349 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 689 flights to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to Central California?
For an amazing deal to Central California, book well ahead. Also consider using Expedia's handy "flexible dates" link at the top of your search results. This will display prices for the days around your travel dates. In the last seven days, NZ$1,419 was the lowest price for a flight to Central California.
How much is a flight to Central California?
There were lots of cheap fares for the taking in the last seven days, with the price of a return flight to Central California varying between NZ$1,419 and NZ$2,141. Many lucky travellers nabbed one-way flights from Auckland (AKL) for as low as NZ$774.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in Central California?
Depending on which airline you jet off with and your final Central California destination, you'll have several leading airports to take your pick of. These include:

  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 11 935 flights per month.
  • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 3 875 flights per month.
  • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 3 788 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Central California?
If you'd prefer to spend your hard-earned holiday money exploring Central California rather than on getting there, jet off early in the week. The most affordable day to travel is normally Tuesday, followed by Monday. With many people travelling on the weekend, Saturday typically has the costliest ticket prices.
How much is a plane ticket to Central California?
In the last seven days, seats to Central California varied between NZ$1,419 and NZ$2,141. Prices rise as your travel date nears, so land yourself a terrific deal today.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Central California?
The most cost-effective month to find a flight to Central California is February, while the priciest month is December. Give this month a miss if you want to save your dollars.

Travel information

Destination airport
Oakland Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
OAK
Destination city name
Oakland
Return price
NZ$1,138

Trending flights to Central 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 Tahiti Nui
Sun, 15 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
AKL
Auckland
SFO
San Francisco
NZ$1,419 Return, found 17 hours ago
NZ$1,419
Return
found 17 hours ago
Select Air Tahiti Nui flight, departing Sun, 15 Nov from Auckland to San Francisco, returning Fri, 27 Nov, priced at NZ$1,419 found 17 hours ago

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