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Cheap Flights to Central California from $79 One Way, $163 Round Trip

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

Sat, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 10
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$163 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 6 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Sep 10, priced at $163 found 4 hours ago
Sat, Aug 30 - Wed, Sep 3
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$168 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Sacramento Intl., returning Wed, Sep 3, priced at $168 found 15 hours ago
Wed, Sep 17 - Wed, Oct 1
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$181 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$181
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Oakland Intl., returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $181 found 2 days ago
Fri, Oct 31 - Fri, Oct 31
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$235 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$235
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 31 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $235 found 2 days ago
Tue, Sep 16 - Tue, Sep 16
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$238 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$238
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Sep 16 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Sep 16, priced at $238 found 2 days ago
Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Sep 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, just found
$241
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $241 just found
Tue, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 30
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$241 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 23 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Sep 30, priced at $241 found 19 hours ago
Wed, Oct 29 - Wed, Oct 29
EWR
Newark Liberty Intl. Airport
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$245 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$245
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from Newark Liberty Intl. Airport to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Wed, Oct 29, priced at $245 found 19 hours ago
Wed, Sep 24 - Mon, Oct 6
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$247 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Sep 24 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $247 found 20 hours ago
Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
JFK
John F. Kennedy Intl.
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$250 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from John F. Kennedy Intl. to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Sat, Oct 25, priced at $250 found 2 days ago

Central California SFO Flight Information

Traveling To
Central California
Destination Airport IATA Code
SBA
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Airlines
Spirit Airlines, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United, JetBlue Airways, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines
Flight Price
$163
Earliest Departing Flight
UA 279 9:36AM EDT
Latest Departing Flight
UA 279 Aug 11 9:36AM EDT

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Central California economy flight packages

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Hilton Anaheim
4.0-star property

Hilton Anaheim

Sep 11 - Sep 17

6 night stay

Denver (DEN) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Denver (DEN)

Frontier Airlines • Coach
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per person
found 1 day ago
Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort
5.0-star property

Alila Marea Beach Resort Encinitas, a Hyatt Luxury Resort

Sep 24 - Sep 28

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

United • Coach

San Diego (SAN) to Denver (DEN)

Southwest Airlines • Coach
per person
found 1 day ago
Aqua Breeze Inn
2.5-star property

Aqua Breeze Inn

Sep 10 - Sep 16

6 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Jose (SJC)

Alaska Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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per person
found 17 hours ago
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Central California first class flight packages

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Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter
4.0-star property

Margaritaville Hotel San Diego Gaslamp Quarter

9/10 Wonderful! (966 reviews)

Sep 24 - Sep 28

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 1 day ago
Great asthetic and vibes. Beds just too small. Otherwise 5 stars.

Reviewed on Mar 26, 2025

1 Hotel San Francisco
5.0-star property

1 Hotel San Francisco

9.2/10 Wonderful! (428 reviews)

Sep 14 - Sep 16

2 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Francisco (SFO)

Delta • Roundtrip • FirstClass
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per person
found 14 hours ago
Excellent hotel in a great location

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2024

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club
4.0-star property

La Jolla Beach and Tennis Club

8.8/10 Excellent! (467 reviews)

Sep 24 - Sep 28

4 night stay

Denver (DEN) to San Diego (SAN)

American Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
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per person
found 1 day ago
Right on the beach! Amazing views.

Reviewed on Mar 8, 2022

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Central California

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to Central California?
With 20 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 $163 and $250. But it was passengers arriving in from New York (EWR) who landed the top bargains. One-way fares to Central California fell to a low $79.
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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