Cheap flights To Central California (SBA) from $28

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Cheap Flights to Central California from $28 One Way, $56 Round Trip

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

Sat, Jul 25 - Mon, Jul 27
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jul 25 from Los Angeles Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Jul 27, priced at $56 found 13 hours ago
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$56 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$56
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 16 from Los Angeles Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Sat, Sep 19, priced at $56 found 4 hours ago
Thu, May 28 - Tue, Jun 2
LAX
Los Angeles Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$90 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$90
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Los Angeles Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $90 found 5 hours ago
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jun 2
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$151 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$151
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Mon, Jun 1 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Oakland Intl., returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $151 found 5 days ago
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$167 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $167 found 9 hours ago
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 10
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$173 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, May 28 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $173 found 5 days ago
Tue, Jun 2 - Wed, Jun 10
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$177 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Jun 2 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $177 found 1 day ago
Sat, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 13
PAE
Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$199 Roundtrip, found 5 hours ago
$199
Roundtrip
found 5 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 10 from Seattle Paine Field Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Oct 13, priced at $199 found 5 hours ago
Sat, May 30 - Wed, Jun 3
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$201 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, May 30 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Wed, Jun 3, priced at $201 found 4 days ago
Sat, May 30 - Tue, Jun 2
SEA
Seattle - Tacoma Intl.
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$212 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 30 from Seattle - Tacoma Intl. to Monterey Peninsula, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $212 found 6 days ago

Central California Flight Information

Traveling To
Central California
Destination Airport IATA Code
SBA
Number of Airlines Serving
Airlines
Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United, Delta
Flight Price
$56
Earliest Departing Flight
Latest Departing Flight

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Central California economy flight packages

Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices.
Encore Inn Inglewood
2.5-star property

Encore Inn Inglewood

Jun 17 - Jun 19

2 night stay

Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Non-stop • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Price was $1,131, price is now $547 per person
$547
per person
found 1 day ago
The Sofia Hotel
3.5-star property

The Sofia Hotel

Jun 17 - Jun 21

4 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Boston (BOS)

Alaska Airlines • Non-stop • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $1,491, price is now $818 per person
$818
per person
found 1 day ago
The Grove Inn
3.0-star property

The Grove Inn

Jun 11 - Jun 18

7 night stay

Boston (BOS) to San Francisco (SFO)

JetBlue Airways • Coach

San Francisco (SFO) to Boston (BOS)

American Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
Price was $3,391, price is now $1,918 per person
$1,918
per person
found 5 hours ago
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Central California premium economy flight packages

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Encore Inn Inglewood
2.5-star property

Encore Inn Inglewood

6.4/10 (158 reviews)

Jun 19 - Jun 21

2 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $843, price is now $501 per person
$501
per person
found 2 hours ago
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

9/10 Wonderful! (7,441 reviews)

Jun 16 - Jun 19

3 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,604, price is now $1,114 per person
$1,114
per person
found 1 day ago
Nice place but 1 problem the free breakfast Buffett I wish they never offered it cause the line out door. Waited 1 hour then we left so upset

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
3.5-star property

Handlery Union Square Hotel

8.8/10 Excellent! (3,092 reviews)

Jun 16 - Jun 19

3 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to San Francisco (SFO)

Frontier Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • PremiumEconomy
Price was $1,630, price is now $1,209 per person
$1,209
per person
found 1 day ago
Great staff. Really handy location. Great value for the money.

Reviewed on Apr 30, 2026

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Central California business class flight packages

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Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4.0-star property

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

9/10 Wonderful! (7,441 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines • BusinessClass

San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines • BusinessClass
Price was $2,176, price is now $1,773 per person
$1,773
per person
found 21 hours ago
Nice place but 1 problem the free breakfast Buffett I wish they never offered it cause the line out door. Waited 1 hour then we left so upset

Reviewed on May 6, 2026

The Huntington Hotel
5.0-star property

The Huntington Hotel

8.4/10 Very Good! (11 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines • BusinessClass

San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines • BusinessClass
Price was $3,283, price is now $2,525 per person
$2,525
per person
found 21 hours ago
The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco
5.0-star property

The Ritz-Carlton, San Francisco

9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)

Jul 1 - Jul 5

4 night stay

New York (JFK) to San Francisco (SFO)

American Airlines • BusinessClass

San Francisco (SFO) to New York (JFK)

Frontier Airlines • BusinessClass
Price was $2,493, price is now $2,066 per person
$2,066
per person
found 21 hours ago
Absolutely love staying here! Club level is wonderful, staff is top notch!

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

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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! (2,004 reviews)

Jul 2 - Jul 5

3 night stay

Portland (PDX) to San Diego (SAN)

Delta • Non-stop • FirstClass

San Diego (SAN) to Portland (PDX)

United • Non-stop • FirstClass
Price was $1,286, price is now $957 per person
$957
per person
found 16 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

@ Marbella Lane - Grand 2BR w/ Beach & Ocean Views
4.0-star property

@ Marbella Lane - Grand 2BR w/ Beach & Ocean Views

9/10 Wonderful! (2 reviews)

Jun 19 - Jun 21

2 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $3,327, price is now $2,655 per person
$2,655
per person
found 2 hours ago
@ Marbella Lane - Aesthetic 2BR W/ocean Views
4.0-star property

@ Marbella Lane - Aesthetic 2BR W/ocean Views

10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)

Jun 19 - Jun 21

2 night stay

Portland (PDX) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
Price was $3,196, price is now $2,564 per person
$2,564
per person
found 2 hours ago
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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Central California?
With 19 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 $56 and $212. But it was passengers arriving in from Los Angeles (LAX) who landed the top bargains. One-way fares to Central California fell to a low $28.
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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Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 7 days. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

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.