$23 Cheap flights to California

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Cheap flights to California from $23 One Way, $45 Round Trip

$45 return flights and $23 one-way flights to California were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 15

SFO

San Francisco

ONT

Ontario

$45

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 1

SFO

San Francisco

SAN

San Diego

$47

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Mon, Sep 21 - Thu, Sep 24

SFO

San Francisco

LAX

Los Angeles

$47

Roundtrip

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Fri, Oct 30 - Fri, Oct 30

SFO

San Francisco

LAX

Los Angeles

$99

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Mon, Feb 22 - Mon, Feb 22

SFO

San Francisco

LAX

Los Angeles

$112

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Oct 17

DFW

Dallas

SFO

San Francisco

$134

Roundtrip

found 16 hours ago

Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 15

SFO

San Francisco

SNA

Orange County

$138

Roundtrip

found 8 hours ago

Thu, Oct 29 - Mon, Nov 2

DFW

Dallas

SAN

San Diego

$138

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Tue, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 21

DFW

Dallas

LAX

Los Angeles

$148

Roundtrip

found 5 hours ago

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

DFW

Dallas

OAK

Oakland

$153

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Thu, Nov 5 - Mon, Nov 9

DFW

Dallas

ONT

Ontario

$160

Roundtrip

found 10 hours ago

Fri, Oct 30 - Mon, Nov 2

DFW

Dallas

SNA

Orange County

$164

Roundtrip

found 1 day ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
ORD	Los Angeles	August 22 to August 27	$178
ORD	Los Angeles	August 22 to August 27	$215
SEA	San Francisco	August 23 to August 29	$299
SEA	Los Angeles	August 22 to August 29	$318
ORD	San Francisco	August 22 to August 26	$338
LGA	Los Angeles	August 22 to September 5	$346
SEA	San Jose	August 23 to August 28	$368
JFK	Sacramento	August 23 to September 1	$373
ORD	Santa Ana	August 23 to August 28	$374
ORD	Oakland	August 23 to August 25	$439
SEA	Los Angeles	August 22 to August 25	$440
ORD	San Jose	August 23 to August 30	$459
JFK	Santa Ana	August 22 to September 1	$510
JFK	Oakland	August 21 to August 31	$531
AKL	San Francisco	August 21 to August 25	$1,328

*Prices include taxes and fees

Find The Perfect Hotel For After Your Flight

Score Epic California Accommodation Deals

Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center

415 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$100 nightly

$117 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (4,575 reviews)

"The room was well maintained and clean. Excellent location right next to the Gardenwalk, so plenty of restaurants nearby, and within reasonable walking distance from Disneyland. All for a solid price. Would recommend."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$89 nightly

$104 total

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our reviews. ...

8/10 Very Good! (6,675 reviews)

"I went on a quick solo trip and this motel 6 is fantastic if you are on a budget. It was a great place to stay after a long day at Disneyland. Bed was comfy, everything was nice & clean. Staff was friendly and helpful."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center

2060 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$119 nightly

$140 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

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8.6/10 Excellent! (3,734 reviews)

"Breakfast was terrible, there was a small place for breakfast, and it was so hot, there was no spot to sit."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

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Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$73 nightly

$86 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Our Top California Apartment Hotels

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$185 nightly

$217 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,858 reviews)

"This is our favorite place to stay when we come to Disney. Love how friendly the staff is and breakfast is amazing."

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

Candlewood Suites Anaheim - Resort Area by IHG

1733 S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA

Fully refundable

$114 nightly

$133 total

Aug 24 - Aug 25

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...

8.8/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews)

"It was okay"

Reviewed on Aug 3, 2026

Juniper Springs Resort

4000 Meridian Blvd Mammoth Lakes CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$194 nightly

$225 total

Aug 25 - Aug 26

Total with taxes and fees

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Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

5343 Adobe Falls Rd San Diego CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$102 nightly

$117 total

Sep 15 - Sep 16

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...

5.8/10 (1,001 reviews)

"This place is like the projects, I stayed for 2 nights and both nights were fights, crackheads, people blasting music all day until 1am, random people screaming at 4am at the top of their lungs. And on top of everything they don’t even clean your room while you stay only when you leave. And they ..."

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Hilton Los Angeles Airport

5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$110 nightly

$128 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful ...

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$152 nightly

$179 total

Aug 23 - Aug 24

Total with taxes and fees

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Hilton Anaheim

777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$140 nightly

$164 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

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Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$154 nightly

$180 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (5,673 reviews)

"Chris at check in was amazing and very polite and helpful. He made my check in process seamless. I was also able to check in early without paying a fee. I would definitely recommend this property."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in California

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$154 nightly

$180 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...

8.4/10 Very Good! (5,673 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, games and toys, laundry

Travelers say...

"Chris at check in was amazing and very polite and helpful. He made my check in process seamless. I was also able to check in early without paying a fee. I would definitely recommend this property."

Reviewed on Aug 15, 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

1380 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$219 nightly

$257 total

Aug 17 - Aug 18

Total with taxes and fees

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Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center

1800 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$179 nightly

$210 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

Total with taxes and fees

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Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

41-000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$244 nightly

$276 total

Aug 19 - Aug 20

Total with taxes and fees

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Economy

Mitsubishi Mirage

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Los Angeles, California, USA

$27

includes taxes & fees

$10 per day

found 3 days ago

Compact

Ford Focus

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Los Angeles, California, USA

$27

includes taxes & fees

$10 per day

found 3 days ago

Special

Compact or Larger

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Los Angeles, California, USA

$29

includes taxes & fees

$11 per day

found 3 days ago

Midsize

Toyota Corolla

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Los Angeles, California, USA

$29

includes taxes & fees

$11 per day

found 3 days ago

Lowest prices found within the past 3 days. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

California's major cities all have airports that welcome incoming California flights from cities all over the world. San Francisco International Airport (SFO), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Jose International Airport (SJC), and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are all big airports that visitors of California use to visit or connect to other cities. SFO and LAX are two of the busiest airports in the state. Both of these airports have low-cost airfare for local California flights along with accommodations for international flights. People that decide to visit the Bay Area can fly into SJC as an alternative to SFO. Those that want to visit Southern California also have the option of using the Burbank Airport (BUR) as an alternative.

California Weather

California is larger than most countries in the world, so its climate covers a huge range. California flights can be booked at low-cost during the winter and fall months—it is best to take advantage of deals on flights to California because the weather will be great in Northern, Central, and Southern California. Northern California is more temperate in the major cities, with temperatures in the Bay Area never getting too hot in the summer nor too cold in the winter. Southern California, especially in the greater Los Angeles area, can experience really hot dry weather, while places further south like San Diego staying much more comfortable all year.

Getting Around California

Tourists have various transportation options when they visit California. There are public transportation services in each part of the state. Once your California flight arrives at one of the airports, you can take a taxi, rent a car, board a bus, or travel by train. Inexpensive transportation is easy to find in California. The Bay Area has BART and Caltrain which connect San Francisco, Oakland, and San Jose. If you are visiting LA or San Diego, renting a car or taking a taxi are the most viable transportation modes for these more sprawling cities of California.

California Attractions

Flights to California connect you to beaches, restaurants, shopping, and sight-seeing to keep you fully entertained. Some California’s top attractions are:

Universal Studios Hollywood: tours of the famous NBC back-lots are a must-see
The Golden Gate Bridge: awe-inspiring since the 1930s, offering unlimited views of San Francisco and the surrounding landscapes
San Diego Zoo: the best zoo in the world has a gondola lift to see animals in a whole new way
Disneyland: tourists in the Los Angeles area are continually attracted to Disney's mesmerizing palace
Lake Tahoe: the premier spot in California for gambling, skiing, fishing, and any other outdoor activity you can imagine

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to California?

Take a look at the deals from the 24 airlines that operate services to California. Whether you want to sip Champagne in first class or save cash in economy, they'll have a seat for you. Jet off to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) with one of these trusted carriers:

Air Canada - 201 flights to California per month
United Airlines - 164 flights to California per month
Delta - 143 flights to California per month

How much is a flight to California?

If you're after round-trip flights, airfares ranged between $45 and $1,328 this past week. The cheapest one-way price was $23, from San Francisco (SFO).

How to book the cheapest flight to California?

With some of the most affordable flight deals around, you can jet for less with Orbitz. The following suggestions will help you pick up cheap flights to California — and leave you with cash to spare:

Departing from or arriving at other airports can sometimes be cheaper. Enter your preferred departure and arrival points. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below the form fields to see what your options are.
If you're flexible with your plans, click on the 'Show flexible dates' link. You'll see the flight deals for the days around your selected departure. Airfares often vary depending on the day of the week.
Hit 'Show options' to narrow down your search results. You can choose your preferred seating class and airline here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even select whether you want to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
Once you've worked out your travel dates, don't delay booking. Fares normally get more expensive as the departure date gets closer.
Bundle your flights, hotels and car rental into a package deal and unlock great discounts. Save your hard-earned cash for things that really excite you, like exploring every corner of California.
Flying during busier seasons means pricey airfares. Try to travel outside of popular periods, such as Easter, Thanksgiving and school breaks.

What is the best time to book a flight to California?

Reserve your seats to California in January. This is a great month for bargain prices, followed by February and August. Catch cheap flights and enjoy your dream getaway with Orbitz.

What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to California?

To pick up a fantastic flight deal, make a booking on a Tuesday, Wednesday or Saturday. Typically, these are the cheapest days of the week to purchase flights to California.

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to California?

Everybody enjoys a good bargain, so we recommend setting off earlier in the week to nab cheap flights to California. Orbitz data from 2020 suggests you can get the best prices on flights leaving on Mondays. Tuesdays are the next cheapest day, while Saturdays are likely to cost a bundle. Many passengers like to travel at the weekend, so leave those Saturdays for binge-watching your favorite TV shows.

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

To score cheap flights to California, you should take off in August. If saving on your plane ticket is your main concern, Orbitz data shows that this is generally an excellent month to jet off. June is when airfares are at their highest.

Which airlines allow free cancellation?

Plans change, and we believe your ticket should be able to as well. That's why Orbitz makes it a snap to search for flights with no change fees and free cancellation. Just enter your departure and arrival points and then choose "Filter by flexible change policies." How's that for peace of mind?

What do I need for the flight to California?

Whether you're a regular flyer or you're new to the skies, you can never be too organized on your journey. Here are some things to take into consideration:

For starters, you'll need to take all your travel documents and identification. How much will depend on where you're departing from. When you book, you should always use the correct name, gender and birth date listed on your government-issued ID.
A well-packed carry-on bag is a must-have for any medium-haul flight. With a few hours or more to kill, you'll probably long for something to keep you entertained while in the air. We recommend a good book (or trashy magazine), and something to nibble on.
Aeroplane cabins can get quite cool. If you decide to travel during the height of summer, make sure you bring some extra layers of clothing to keep comfortable.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to California?

Smart travelers know how to find first or business-class flights to California without the astronomical price tag. Take their lead with these handy tips:

Being flexible doesn't just help with your yoga. Leave some room to move around your travel dates so you can pick up cheaper airfares when they crop up.
Plenty of budget carriers offer comfortable business or premium-class seating for a wallet-friendly price.
Make the most of your airline's frequent flyer program and use points to upgrade your seat. You can also bid for an upgrade in an online auction if available.

What is the best time to go to California?

California is busy in March, April and May. If you're planning to visit during these months, it may be an idea to book ahead of time to ensure you get the most rewarding deals. Want to know what the summer's like in California? Average daily temperatures typically range between 55 ºF and 75 ºF. Like most destinations in the Northern Hemisphere, summertime kicks off June 20 here.

Travel tips for California

California has stacks of fascinating attractions and Disneyland® is one of them. Pick up the keys to a car rental and cruise there at your own pace.
One of California's most sought-after cities, Los Angeles is the perfect place to start an epic road trip around this region. Eat, sleep, adventure and repeat — that's what vacations are for!

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