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Cheap Flights to California Desert from $43 One Way, $86 Round Trip

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Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 5
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$86 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$86
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Sacramento Intl. to John Wayne, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $86 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Jul 30 - Tue, Aug 5
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$93 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$93
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Jul 30 from Sacramento Intl. to John Wayne, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $93 found 4 days ago
Mon, Aug 4 - Tue, Aug 5
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$101 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$101
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Mon, Aug 4 from Sacramento Intl. to John Wayne, returning Tue, Aug 5, priced at $101 found 2 hours ago
Thu, Jul 31 - Thu, Aug 7
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$103 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$103
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Thu, Jul 31 from Sacramento Intl. to John Wayne, returning Thu, Aug 7, priced at $103 found 16 hours ago
Wed, Aug 6 - Sat, Aug 9
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
SNA
John Wayne
$104 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$104
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Spirit Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 6 from Sacramento Intl. to John Wayne, returning Sat, Aug 9, priced at $104 found 4 days ago
Sat, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 24
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
$147 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$147
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Sacramento Intl. to Long Beach Municipal, returning Wed, Sep 24, priced at $147 found 8 hours ago
Tue, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 7
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
PSP
Palm Springs Intl.
$155 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 30 from Sacramento Intl. to Palm Springs Intl., returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $155 found 10 hours ago
Fri, Aug 22 - Sun, Aug 24
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
$159 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 22 from Sacramento Intl. to McClellan-Palomar, returning Sun, Aug 24, priced at $159 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Aug 9 - Thu, Aug 14
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
ONT
Los Angeles - Ontario Intl.
$159 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Aug 9 from Sacramento Intl. to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl., returning Thu, Aug 14, priced at $159 found 4 days ago
Mon, Aug 11 - Sat, Aug 16
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
LGB
Long Beach Municipal
$167 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Aug 11 from Sacramento Intl. to Long Beach Municipal, returning Sat, Aug 16, priced at $167 found 3 days ago

California Desert SNA Flight Information

Traveling To
California Desert
Destination Airport IATA Code
QLA
Number of Airlines Serving
0
Airlines
Spirit Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United, Delta
Flight Price
$86
Earliest Departing Flight
MXY 518 12:23PM EDT
Latest Departing Flight
MXY 518 Jul 27 12:23PM EDT

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California Desert economy flight packages

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Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa
4.5-star property

Quiet Mind Mountain Lodge, Retreat and Spa

Sep 7 - Sep 12

5 night stay

Seattle (SEA) to San Diego (SAN)

Southwest Airlines • Non-stop roundtrip • Coach
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per person
found 1 day ago
SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills
4.0-star property

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

Sep 1 - Sep 6

5 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD)

Spirit Airlines • Coach
Save 100% on your flight
per person
found 1 day ago
Hotel H-Wood
2.5-star property

Hotel H-Wood

Sep 1 - Sep 6

5 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Frontier Airlines • Coach

Los Angeles (LAX) to Chicago (ORD)

Spirit Airlines • Coach
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per person
found 1 day ago
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California Desert first class flight packages

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W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills
4.5-star property

W Los Angeles - West Beverly Hills

8.4/10 Very Good! (932 reviews)

Aug 28 - Sep 1

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 1 day ago
Close to westwood and UCLA

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2024

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills
4.0-star property

SIRTAJ - Beverly Hills

8.4/10 Very Good! (1,004 reviews)

Aug 28 - Sep 1

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 1 day ago
We'll be staying here again

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2025

1 Hotel West Hollywood
5.0-star property

1 Hotel West Hollywood

8.6/10 Excellent! (898 reviews)

Aug 28 - Sep 1

4 night stay

Chicago (ORD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Delta • Non-stop roundtrip • FirstClass
per person
found 1 day ago
Always my favorite place to stay in WH

Reviewed on Jul 3, 2025

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly to California Desert?
Reserve an airfare with one of the 20 airlines that operate services to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and look forward to exciting new experiences. This airport is the main entry point for California Desert. When you're ready to check off this region, these international airlines will take you there:

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

How much is a flight to California Desert?
If you're looking for a round-trip flight, airfares ranged between $86 and $167 this week. The most affordable one-way price was $43, departing from Sacramento (SMF).
How to book the cheapest flight to California Desert?
Snapping up cheap flights to California Desert is as easy as booking with Orbitz. But if you'd love to make sure you're getting the best flight deals around, here are a few tips to keep in mind:

  • Taking off from or landing at other airports may help you cut costs. Enter your preferred departure and arrival airports. Next, click on the 'Nearby airports' function below to see what your options are.
  • Also, click on the 'Show flexible dates' option to bring up the airfares on days either side of your chosen departure. You may be able to score cheaper flight deals if you're flexible with your plans.
  • Hit 'Show options' to fine tune your search results. You can pick your preferred airline and seating class here. Under 'Sort & Filter' to the left, you can even specify whether you'd like to fly in the morning, afternoon or evening.
  • If you've sorted your travel dates, book your flight. Ticket prices generally get dearer as the departure date gets closer.
  • Consider bundling your flights, hotels and car rental into one convenient package deal to get more for your money.
  • If you can, avoid traveling during the busy season. Airfares are often at their most expensive during school breaks, summer and around other vacation times like Thanksgiving and Christmas.

What is the best time to book a flight to California Desert?
Generally speaking, January is the cheapest time to purchase your plane ticket. This is followed by February and August. Bear this in mind while searching for a cheap flight to California Desert.
What day of the week is the cheapest to book a flight to California Desert?
If you're after inexpensive airfares to California Desert, the best days of the week to make a booking are Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays. With Orbitz (and some good timing!), a superb flight deal will be all yours.
What is the cheapest day of the week to fly to California Desert?
Everyone loves a good bargain, so we suggest going early in the week for cheap flights to California Desert. Orbitz data from 2020 suggests you can score the best prices on flights taking off on Mondays. Tuesdays are the next most affordable day, while Saturdays are likely to cost an arm and a leg. Many people like to start their vacation on weekends, so leave those Saturdays for catching up with friends.
What is the cheapest month to fly to California Desert?
To score cheap flights to California Desert, you should take off in August. If saving on your ticket is your number one priority, Orbitz data shows that this is generally an excellent month to take a trip. June is when fares are at their peak.
Which airlines allow free cancellation?
Flexibility is important these days, that's why Orbitz lets you search for flights that won't hit you with a fee for amending your reservation. Fill out your departure and arrival points, then click on "Filter by flexible change policies." We'll show you options that include free cancellation within 24 hours of booking and no change fees.
What do I need for the flight to California Desert?
There's so much to plan for any big journey, so it's useful to get a bit of help along the way. Here's a handy checklist to ensure you're organized for take off:

  • Travel documents such as visas and identification will be required. To avoid any unnecessary delays at check-in, ensure that your booking is under the exact name, birth date and gender as indicated on your current ID.
  • A well-packed carry-on bag is just the ticket for flying in comfort. Given your flight to California Desert is no short hop, take a few snacks and things to keep you occupied. A good book or magazine will help pass the time.
  • Never mind what the season is, airplane cabins are often quite cold. Bring a sweater on board with you to stay warm and comfy.

How do I get cheap first-class/business deals to California Desert?
There are ways of booking first or business-class fares to California Desert that won't burn through your budget. Bag a seat at the front of the plane for less with these great tips:

  • Being flexible isn't just for your yoga class. Have some room to move around your travel dates so you can snap up cheaper airfares when a big sale drops.
  • A lot of budget airlines nowadays offer quality business or premium-class seating that doesn't cost a bundle.
  • Take advantage of your airline's rewards program and upgrade your seat. Alternatively, you can try bidding for an upgrade in online auctions.

What is the best time to go to California Desert?
California Desert is popular in January, February and November. If you're contemplating visiting during these months, it would be wise to book well in advance to ensure you score the greatest deals. Curious to know what summertime's like in California Desert? Average daily temperatures typically float between 65 ºF and 90 ºF. Like most of the Northern Hemisphere, summertime begins June 20 here.

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