$30 Cheap flights to California

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Cheap flights to California from $30 One Way, $58 Round Trip

$58 return flights and $30 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.

Wed, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 27

SEA

Seattle

LAX

Los Angeles

$58

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 7

SEA

Seattle

ONT

Ontario

$128

Roundtrip

found 6 hours ago

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Sep 19

SEA

Seattle

SFO

San Francisco

$132

Roundtrip

found 4 hours ago

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Oct 20

SEA

Seattle

OAK

Oakland

$137

Roundtrip

just found

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 4

SEA

Seattle

SAN

San Diego

$137

Roundtrip

found 1 hour ago

Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 10

PAE

Seattle

SFO

San Francisco

$137

Roundtrip

just found

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 9

JFK

New York

ONT

Ontario

$277

Roundtrip

found 2 hours ago

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

JFK

New York

SMF

Sacramento

$287

Roundtrip

found 15 hours ago

Tue, Oct 20 - Sat, Oct 24

JFK

New York

SMF

Sacramento

$287

Roundtrip

found 15 hours ago

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 13

JFK

New York

SAN

San Diego

$292

Roundtrip

found 2 days ago

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8

JFK

New York

SFO

San Francisco

$300

Roundtrip

found 12 hours ago

Fri, Nov 13 - Tue, Nov 17

JFK

New York

OAK

Oakland

$309

Roundtrip

found 6 days ago

Deals For This Weekend's Flights

Origin	Destination	Travel Dates	Flights From*
SEA	San Francisco	July 25 to July 26	$290
SEA	Oakland	July 25 to August 2	$319
SEA	San Jose	July 25 to August 8	$320
SEA	Los Angeles	July 24 to July 26	$356
SEA	Santa Ana	July 25 to July 29	$384
SEA	Los Angeles	July 25 to July 31	$450
PAE	San Diego	July 26 to August 13	$468
SEA	Los Angeles	July 24 to July 26	$486
PAE	Los Angeles	July 24 to August 4	$491
SEA	Sacramento	July 24 to July 26	$503
LGA	Oakland	July 24 to July 29	$513
LGA	Santa Ana	July 24 to July 29	$526
EWR	Los Angeles	July 24 to August 4	$546
AKL	Los Angeles	July 25 to August 7	$1,074
AKL	San Francisco	July 26 to August 8	$1,233

*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

$108 nightly

$127 total

Aug 2 - Aug 3

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 ...

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$84 nightly

$99 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! (6,548 reviews)

"For a place to sleep, it worked and that’s about it. The room was clean but very dated. There was a fridge in our room that did not work, the tub “plug” was broken, the exhaust fan in the bathroom did not work, one of the electrical outlets had a piece of plastic stuck in the ground hole. We called ..."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center

2060 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$118 nightly

$138 total

Aug 10 - Aug 11

Total with taxes and fees

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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

$67 nightly

$80 total

Jul 27 - Jul 28

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.

Our Top California Apartment Hotels

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$167 nightly

$196 total

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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 ...

Candlewood Suites Anaheim - Resort Area by IHG

1733 S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA

Fully refundable

$103 nightly

$120 total

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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! (1,001 reviews)

"Joey was fabulous and deserves a raise. He tried to find us a room to overlook the fireworks. Also, he let us check out an hour later after we finished our day at the park at nearly 11:30. He was wonderful and cannot say enough good about him."

Reviewed on Jul 16, 2026

Juniper Springs Resort

4000 Meridian Blvd Mammoth Lakes CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$210 nightly

$243 total

Aug 16 - Aug 17

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 ...

9/10 Wonderful! (1,625 reviews)

"The staff was very helpful when we checked in, the resort"

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2026

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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

$86 nightly

$99 total

Aug 9 - Aug 10

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)

"The only good part about this stay was the receptionist. When we got there, we got all checked in. There were signs posted saying no eating by the pool. but people were eating and smoking. pretty sure someone was doing weed there as well. We were waiting to go to our room because there was an issue ..."

Reviewed on Jul 17, 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.

Score Epic California Accommodation Deals

Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport

6225 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$152 nightly

$177 total

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Total with taxes and fees

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Hilton Anaheim

777 W Convention Way Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$157 nightly

$183 total

Jul 26 - Jul 27

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy 4 restaurants, 2 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...

9/10 Wonderful! (2,064 reviews)

"Great renovation, in walking distance to the parks. Recommend!"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$167 nightly

$196 total

Aug 9 - Aug 10

Total with taxes and fees

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Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$261 nightly

$309 total

Jul 20 - Jul 21

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,424 reviews)

"Property was excellent. EV chargers available only for Tesla and they were not working. Drove around for hours looking for Ev chargers that were actually working"

Reviewed on Jul 19, 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 6 - Aug 7

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! (5,537 reviews)

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

Travelers say...

"Clean room and staff was helpful and great."

Reviewed on Jul 19, 2026

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel and Water Playground

1380 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA

$234 nightly

$274 total

Jul 21 - Jul 22

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 ...

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 17 - Aug 18

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

Jul 26 - Jul 27

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

$64

includes taxes & fees

$13 per day

found 4 days ago

Compact

Nissan Versa

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Los Angeles, California, USA

$67

includes taxes & fees

$14 per day

found 4 days ago

Standard

Volkswagen Jetta

5 people
Unlimited mileage

Los Angeles, California, USA

$81

includes taxes & fees

$19 per day

found 4 days ago

Special

Dealers Choice

4 people
Unlimited mileage

Los Angeles, California, USA

$51

includes taxes & fees

$25 per day

found 1 day ago

Lowest prices found within the past 4 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 $58 and $1,233 this past week. The cheapest one-way price was $30, 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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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.

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