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Cheap flights to California from $39 One Way, $78 Round Trip

$78 return flights and $39 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.

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Deals For This Weekend's Flights

OriginDestinationTravel DatesFlights From*
SEAPalm SpringsDecember 12 to December 17$242
SEASacramentoDecember 13 to December 15$260
EWRLos AngelesDecember 13 to January 14$286
LGASan FranciscoDecember 13 to December 15$294
JFKSan DiegoDecember 13 to December 15$302
SEALos AngelesDecember 14 to December 18$303
SEAFresnoDecember 12 to December 14$305
PAELos AngelesDecember 12 to December 15$315
SEAOaklandDecember 13 to January 4$319
SEASan JoseDecember 14 to January 2$380
PAESan FranciscoDecember 12 to December 15$437
PAESan DiegoDecember 12 to December 15$491
PAESanta AnaDecember 13 to December 15$552
AKLSan FranciscoDecember 13 to January 11$1,082
AKLLos AngelesDecember 14 to December 23$1,125
*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
$108 nightly
The price is $127 total per night from Dec 17 to Dec 18
$127 total
Dec 17 - Dec 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! (3,832 reviews)
Yrs very awesome experience Looking forward for next year

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$91 nightly
The price is $106 total per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$106 total
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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! (5,545 reviews)
Easy check in process

Reviewed on Dec 9, 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
$127 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$148 total
Dec 16 - Dec 17
Total with taxes and fees
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! (3,406 reviews)
Rooms are always spotless, staff is friendly and helps very quickly if there is an issue. We stay here every trip into Anaheim. **Bonus - 5 Min walk to Toy Story parking to take bus to Disney**

Reviewed on Dec 8, 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
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$72 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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 ...
5.8/10 (2,886 reviews)
Staff

Reviewed on Dec 6, 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$195 nightly
The price is $228 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$228 total
Dec 16 - Dec 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,134 reviews)
The room I was in had dog hair all over the bedding and floor. Mind you it’s a clean establishment. It’s a great place for Disney and good food. Just work on cleaning up the rooms a bit better.

Reviewed on Dec 3, 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
$111 nightly
The price is $130 total per night from Jan 9 to Jan 10
$130 total
Jan 9 - Jan 10, 2026
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. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,022 reviews)
Closeness to.the disney park buses

Reviewed on Dec 3, 2025

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Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
4000 Meridian Blvd Mammoth Lakes CA
$244 nightly
The price is $283 total per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$283 total
Dec 11 - Dec 12
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,529 reviews)
I stayed at the Juniper resort for a week. It was a wonderful experience. It was clean. It was quiet and it was very convenient and the staff was amazing and their coffee shop was very very good.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 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
$80 nightly
The price is $92 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$92 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
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 (1,000 reviews)
Service is a little slow and not enough towels

Reviewed on Nov 26, 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 Anaheim

Hilton Anaheim

4 out of 5
777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$124 nightly
The price is $145 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$145 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (375 reviews)
Super nice hotel updated great location I knocked off a star only because the bathroom wasn’t cleaned properly when I first got into my room otherwise would stay here again!

Reviewed on Dec 4, 2025

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Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
Fully refundable
$119 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$140 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,941 reviews)
Central clean and cheap. A big hotel that has a busy lobby restaurant and services. Great value

Reviewed on Dec 8, 2025

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Anaheim Marriott Hotel

Anaheim Marriott Hotel

4 out of 5
700 W Convention Way Anaheim CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$170 nightly
The price is $199 total per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$199 total
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,258 reviews)
Staff was so welcoming and nice

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

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The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

The Westin Bonaventure Hotel and Suites, Los Angeles

4 out of 5
404 S Figueroa St Los Angeles CA
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
$191 nightly
The price is $222 total per night from Jan 3 to Jan 4
$222 total
Jan 3 - Jan 4, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and 3 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,923 reviews)
I didn't like fees

Reviewed on Dec 8, 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
$149 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$175 total
Dec 16 - Dec 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 ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,894 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great staff

Reviewed on Dec 5, 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
$179 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Jan 8 to Jan 9
$210 total
Jan 8 - Jan 9, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,540 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The staff very professional, rooms clean and close by the Disneyland Park.

Reviewed on Dec 8, 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
$260 nightly
The price is $304 total per night from Jan 7 to Jan 8
$304 total
Jan 7 - Jan 8, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,657 reviews)
Construction was above us but the staff adjusted my room no problem

Reviewed on Nov 26, 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
$240 nightly
The price is $271 total per night from Dec 14 to Dec 15
$271 total
Dec 14 - Dec 15
Total with taxes and fees
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! (1,785 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Clean room, staff nice & got a free cake for event.

Reviewed on Dec 7, 2025

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Need a Car For After Your Flight?

Lowest prices found within the past 6 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 12 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 $78 and $1,125 this past week. The cheapest one-way price was $39, from New York (JFK).
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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