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Cheap flights to California from $34 One Way, $68 Round Trip

$68 return flights and $34 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.

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
PAELos AngelesNovember 28 to December 8$292
SEALos AngelesNovember 28 to November 30$436
SEASan JoseNovember 28 to November 30$466
SEASacramentoNovember 29 to November 30$492
JFKSan DiegoNovember 28 to November 30$492
EWRSacramentoNovember 28 to December 4$513
SEASan FranciscoNovember 30 to December 15$517
PAEPalm SpringsNovember 29 to December 6$547
SEALos AngelesNovember 28 to December 10$552
PAESan DiegoNovember 28 to December 1$555
SEASanta AnaNovember 30 to December 5$567
SEAOaklandNovember 28 to December 2$582
LGASan JoseNovember 28 to November 29$612
AKLLos AngelesNovember 30 to December 4$1,012
AKLSan FranciscoNovember 30 to December 4$1,084
*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

Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center

2 out of 5
415 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $132 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$132 total
per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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! (3,791 reviews)
Close to the park, walking distance. Good customer service

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim CA
The price is $88 total per night from Dec 9 to Dec 10
$88 total
per night
Dec 9 - Dec 10
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! (5,466 reviews)
For the price, it's actually a great room. No quilts on the bed, for some reason, maybe it can be requested at the front desk? The room was comfortable enough without heavy blankets and the window can be slightly opened if needed. The bathroom doors were a bit weird; more for a closet than separating ...

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center

Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center

2 out of 5
2060 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $128 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$128 total
per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,359 reviews)
Room was spacious and very clean! Staff were very friendly and courteous! Beds were comfortable and relaxing!! Perfect distance to Disneys Toy Story parking lot! Would recommend 10/10!!!!

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

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Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $58 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$58 total
per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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 ...
5.8/10 (2,832 reviews)
Overall good

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

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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.

Our Top California Apartment Hotels

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

3 out of 5
1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA
The price is $190 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$190 total
per night
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,099 reviews)
Nice room, decent breakfast and close bus stop for bus use. ART was good although we had one night where the bus did not come to Disney and we had to walk. Staff was great

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2025

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Candlewood Suites Anaheim - Resort Area by IHG

Candlewood Suites Anaheim - Resort Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1733 S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA
Fully refundable
The price is $130 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$130 total
per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,007 reviews)
Good customer services, checked in quick to my room, definitely what i expected for my trip to California

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
4000 Meridian Blvd Mammoth Lakes CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $243 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$243 total
per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Book a stay at this ski hotel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 6 hot tubs, and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,527 reviews)
Wonderful

Reviewed on Nov 16, 2025

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Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

2 out of 5
5343 Adobe Falls Rd San Diego CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $85 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$85 total
per night
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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 (1,007 reviews)
yes, room was clean, i would just watch who they rent out too, there was a working girl down in the garage area when we pulled up and a very strong smell to marijuana.

Reviewed on Oct 31, 2025

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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.

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Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Garden Inn LAX Los Angeles Airport

3 out of 5
5249 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $141 total per night from Dec 3 to Dec 4
$141 total
per night
Dec 3 - Dec 4
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,418 reviews)
Everything was good. There were 2 things that was not great. 1. Breakfast was not complimentary but carries a $20+ charge for breakfast buffet 2. $55 parking fee was not disclosed at time of booking. Had no choice, but to pay it because there were no options for parking anywhere around the ...

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2025

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Hilton Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $164 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$164 total
per night
Dec 18 - Dec 19
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy a full-service spa, 4 restaurants, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,825 reviews)
Rooms were very clean and not crowded . Staff was very helpful and friendly

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

E-Central Downtown Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
1020 S Figueroa Street Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $180 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$180 total
per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,586 reviews)
Great location

Reviewed on Nov 25, 2025

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citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

citizenM Los Angeles Downtown

4 out of 5
361 South Spring Street Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $114 total per night from Dec 15 to Dec 16
$114 total
per night
Dec 15 - Dec 16
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (4,013 reviews)
Very clean room nice lighting and very updated amazingly really fits of the vibe of LA. The iPad controlling the room was very cool but, it was an older iPad that seemed not to hold its charge while even on the charger! That made it hard to turn on the lights or open the blinds in the room when it ...

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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Family Friendly Hotels in California

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel
Great for families

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $175 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$175 total
per night
Dec 17 - Dec 18
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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,892 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Yes

Reviewed on Nov 23, 2025

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground
Great for families

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3 out of 5
1380 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $244 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$244 total
per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free WiFi, free water park access, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,508 reviews)

Families like: Kids pool, free waterpark access, cribs, laundry

Travelers say...
Friendly and competent staff. Big rooms. I liked that there were other places than the beds to sit.

Reviewed on Nov 21, 2025

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Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center

Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
1800 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA
The price is $363 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$363 total
per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,663 reviews)
Our room was clean and quiet. All the staff that we interacted with were helpful and friendly.

Reviewed on Nov 17, 2025

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Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
Great for families

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
41-000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is $300 total per night from Nov 30 to Dec 1
$300 total
per night
Nov 30 - Dec 1
Book a stay at this spa resort in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free WiFi, 4 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,759 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pools, lazy river, kids club, playground

Travelers say...
Friendly staff, perfect for families

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2025

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Need a Car For After Your Flight?

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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 $68 and $1,084 this past week. The cheapest one-way price was $34, from Seattle (SEA).
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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