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Cheap Flights to Central California from $86 One Way, $178 Round Trip

Prices found within past 7 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Tue, Apr 7 - Mon, Apr 13
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$178 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 7 from O'Hare Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Mon, Apr 13, priced at $178 found 4 days ago
Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$190 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 6 from O'Hare Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, May 13, priced at $190 found 1 hour ago
Wed, Apr 1 - Mon, Apr 13
MSP
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$192 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$192
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 1 from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Mon, Apr 13, priced at $192 found 6 days ago
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, Apr 28
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$197 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 23 from O'Hare Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Apr 28, priced at $197 found 5 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Fri, May 15
MSP
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$214 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Sun Country Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Fri, May 15, priced at $214 found 4 days ago
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 23
MSP
Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$216 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$216
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Apr 19 from Minneapolis - St. Paul Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Thu, Apr 23, priced at $216 found 1 day ago
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 14
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
FAT
Fresno Yosemite Intl.
$242 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$242
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Mon, Apr 13 from O'Hare Intl. to Fresno Yosemite Intl., returning Tue, Apr 14, priced at $242 found 4 days ago
Tue, Jun 30 - Sat, Jul 4
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$249 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 30 from O'Hare Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Jul 4, priced at $249 found 6 days ago
Thu, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 8
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$256 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 2 from O'Hare Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Wed, Apr 8, priced at $256 found 4 days ago
Wed, May 27 - Tue, Jun 2
ORD
O'Hare Intl.
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$257 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 27 from O'Hare Intl. to Oakland Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $257 found 6 days ago

Central California Flight Information

Traveling To
Central California
Destination Airport IATA Code
SBA
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Alaska Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
Flight Price
$178
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Latest Departing Flight

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Central California economy flight packages

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The LEEF Hotel
2.0-star property

The LEEF Hotel

May 6 - May 9

3 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $461, price is now $264 per person
$264
per person
found 1 day ago
Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel
2.5-star property

Hollywood Inn Suites Hotel

Apr 17 - Apr 21

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
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Price was $803, price is now $423 per person
$423
per person
found 1 day ago
Malibu Country Inn
3.0-star property

Malibu Country Inn

Apr 30 - May 4

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $951, price is now $547 per person
$547
per person
found 1 day ago
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Central California premium economy flight packages

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The LEEF Hotel
2.0-star property

The LEEF Hotel

8.6/10 Excellent! (528 reviews)

May 5 - May 9

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Non-stop • PremiumEconomy

Los Angeles (LAX) to New York (NYC)

JetBlue Airways • Non-stop • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,095, price is now $834 per person
$834
per person
found 20 hours ago
I loved it. Super clean and stress free. The AI reception was way more helpful than I would have thought.

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026

Pendry Newport Beach
4.5-star property

Pendry Newport Beach

9.4/10 Exceptional! (512 reviews)

Apr 28 - May 3

5 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Orange County (SNA)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
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Price was $2,897, price is now $2,115 per person
$2,115
per person
found 22 hours ago
We loved staying at the Pendry this past March of 2024. Our room was spacious, very well appointed, quiet, and luxurious. No expsnes or amenities were spared in any way! The gym was top notch, hi tech and fully loaded with everything you'd pexpect, plus more. The staff was incredibly attentive and professional- Emily stood out to us at breakfast time at Bar Pendry. We look forward to staying at the Pendry once again in two month's time.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2024

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

9/10 Wonderful! (7,413 reviews)

Apr 17 - Apr 22

5 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to San Francisco (SFO)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,460, price is now $1,107 per person
$1,107
per person
found 24 hours ago
perfect location amazing hotel and the best hotel breakfast i have ever seen

Reviewed on Feb 13, 2026

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Central California first class flight packages

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The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

8.6/10 Excellent! (1,818 reviews)

Apr 16 - Apr 20

4 night stay

New York (NYC) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $2,681, price is now $1,826 per person
$1,826
per person
found 6 hours ago
Beautiful historical hotel, amazing location a few minutes from the port, incredibly fast checkin, room had character and stay was perfect

Reviewed on Jan 5, 2026

The Lodge at Torrey Pines
5.0-star property

The Lodge at Torrey Pines

9.2/10 Wonderful! (904 reviews)

May 1 - May 7

6 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)

Alaska Airlines • Roundtrip • FirstClass
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Price was $3,980, price is now $2,853 per person
$2,853
per person
found 1 day ago
Amazing picturesque resort at a premier golf course. You feel like you are in Sherwood Forest except for the occasional F16 flyover from military airbase.

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2022

Limon Palm Springs
2.0-star property

Limon Palm Springs

9/10 Wonderful! (54 reviews)

Apr 16 - Apr 19

3 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to Los Angeles (LAX)

American Airlines • Non-stop • FirstClass

Los Angeles (LAX) to Seattle (SEA)

Delta • Non-stop • FirstClass
Price was $7,387, price is now $5,564 per person
$5,564
per person
found 19 hours ago
I absolutely loved my first stay at the Limon. It was a quiet small boutique hotel. The room was big & gorgeous and the perfect respite to an end of a long day enjoying Palm Springs. I will definitely stay here again on future visits to Palm Springs.

Reviewed on Oct 30, 2023

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Central California?
With 20 airlines servicing Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT), your next memorable adventure is just a few clicks away. Check out the deals from these respected international carriers and score cheap flights to Central California:

  • Volaris - 26 flights to Central California per month
  • Aeromexico - 8 flights to Central California per month

What is the best airport to fly to in Central California?
Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) is the major gateway for this terrific destination. Once you've left the terminal, the options are endless when it comes to exploring Central California.
How much is a flight to Central California?
Loads of huge deals were had this week, with return flights to Central California fluctuating between $178 and $257. But it was passengers arriving in from Chicago (ORD) who landed the top bargains. One-way fares to Central California fell to a low $86.
How to book the cheapest flight to Central California?
With some of the most exciting flight deals around, you'll always bag a bargain with Orbitz. The following hints and tips will help you score cheap flights to Central California — and leave you with more cash to splash:

  • Depending on where you're coming from, select the 'Nearby airports' function (located under the departure and arrival options). In certain cases, alternative departure points offer more value for money.
  • If your travel plans aren't set in concrete, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link to browse flight deals for alternative departure dates. Go with any suitable cheaper fare that pops up.
  • You can also hit the 'Show options' function to filter results for your preferred airline, seating class, and nonstop and refundable flights. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even choose the time of day you want to fly.
  • Once you've figured out your travel dates, reserve your flight. Ticket prices generally get more expensive as the departure date gets closer.
  • Save big on your adventure by bundling your hotel, flights and car rentals into an Orbitz package. Your budget will thank you.
  • Don't travel during peak seasons if possible. By steering clear of school vacations and summer, you can save a significant amount on your airfares.

How long is a flight to Central California?
Your point of origin, which airport you set off from and if you travel nonstop — flight times depend on lots of things. But we've listed the average times for three of the most common routes to Central California:

  • San Francisco, CA (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 1 hour and 2 minutes
  • Las Vegas, NV (LAS-Harry Reid Intl.) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 1 hour and 13 minutes
  • Denver, CO (DEN-Denver Intl.) to Fresno Yosemite Intl. Airport (FAT) - 2 hours and 25 minutes

What is the best time to book a flight to Central California?
If you can, book your flights to Central California in January. This is the best month to score low airfares, closely followed by February and August. With a little planning, you're bound to find a cheap flight with Orbitz.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to Central California?
When it comes to cheap fares to Central California, the best days to make a booking are generally Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. A fabulous flight deal is just a few clicks away with Orbitz.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to Central California?
Everybody loves a good bargain, so we suggest flying out earlier in the week to nab cheap flights to Central California. Orbitz data from 2020 shows you can secure the best deals on flights taking off on Mondays. Tuesday is the next cheapest day, while Saturdays are the dearest. Many people like to start their trip on weekends, so leave those Saturdays for binge-watching your favorite TV shows.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Central California?
We won't keep you guessing — according to Orbitz data, August is generally the cheapest month to fly. Ideal for those who want to sneak in a weekend getaway or simply escape from it all before the weather changes. Be aware that the most expensive time to fly is the height of summer, with fares peaking in June.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
If you suspect your travel plans may change, Orbitz can help you lock in a flexible fare. All you need to do is click on "Filter by flexible change policies" when searching for your flights. We'll show you carriers that include free cancellation within 24 hours and no change fees — all on top of our awesome low prices.
What do I need for the flight to Central California?
Whether you're a regular flyer or it's your first time in the air, it's always great to be prepared when traveling. Here are a few tips and things to take into consideration:

  • Travel documents such as e-tickets and identification are essential. To avoid any unwanted delays at check-in, ensure that your booking is under the exact name, birth date and gender as listed on your government-issued ID.
  • Stuff your carry-on bag with snacks and activities and watch time whiz by on this medium-haul flight. Where possible, jump on the airport's Wi-Fi and transfer your favorite podcast or playlist to your device before take off.
  • Aeroplane cabins are frequently quite cold. Even if you're flying during the height of the Central California summer, be sure to take a sweater on board to keep comfortable.

How many direct flights are there to Central California?
You can lock in a seat on one of 81 flights that travel directly to Central California every month. United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines are a few of the carriers that will take you there in one go. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Allegiant Air also fly nonstop.
How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to Central California?
Savvy travelers have a way of finding business or first-class fares to Central California without the sky-high price tag. Follow their example with these handy tips:

  • Flexibility is everything. By being open to various travel dates, you'll have more chances of picking up a rewarding deal on your airfares.
  • Search for a low-cost carrier that offers business-class seats. They often come with extra space and a glass of bubbly — and a more appealing price.
  • Bid for an upgrade in online auctions (if available) or upgrade your fare with points earned through loyalty programs.

What is the best time to go to Central California?
There's loads of fun to be had no matter what time of year you decide to visit Central California, but March, May and June are the most popular months. Like to fill your itinerary with stacks of warm-weather adventures? Book your vacation close to June 20. This is when summertime starts in the Northern Hemisphere. Expect the mercury to drift between 60 ºF and 85 ºF during this time.

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Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.