Cheap Flights to California

Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to Santa Rosa is currently June . The cheapest month to fly to Bakersfield is currently July . The cheapest month to fly to Hawthorne is currently May . And the cheapest month to fly to Ontario International is currently July .

Q: What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

The cheapest day to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is currently Tuesday, 6 May 2025 . The cheapest day to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is currently Monday, 5 May 2025 . The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Friday, 23 May 2025 . And the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco International is currently Tuesday, 10 June 2025 .

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Oakland.$1,414 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Aug.One-way flight with Viva Aerobus.Outbound indirect flight with Viva Aerobus, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Wed, 20 Aug, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,414, select.

Los Angeles.$2,168 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 May.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound indirect flight with Volaris, departs from Silao on Sat, 10 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,168, select.

San Diego.$2,513 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun.One-way flight with Viva Aerobus.Outbound indirect flight with Viva Aerobus, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,513, select.

San Francisco.$2,724 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 May.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo on Tue, 13 May, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,724, select.

San Jose.$2,836 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound direct flight with Volaris departs from Guadalajara on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,836, select.

Fresno.$2,836 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Dec.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound direct flight with Volaris departs from Guadalajara on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Fresno Yosemite.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,836, select.

Santa Ana.$2,896 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May.One-way flight with Viva Aerobus.Outbound indirect flight with Viva Aerobus, departs from Felipe Angeles International on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,896, select.

Ontario.$2,961 per passenger.Departing Sun, 7 Dec.One-way flight with Volaris.Outbound direct flight with Volaris departs from Guadalajara on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Ontario International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $2,961, select.

Flying to California

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$1,414, Oakland
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	3 hrs, 40 mins
Cheapest airport to fly from	Felipe Angeles International
Most popular airline	Hawaiian Airlines

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Fly into Oakland

At the moment, the lowest priced flight tickets to California are from Felipe Angeles International to Oakland Metropolitan Oak.

Fly in August

The cheapest time to fly to California is currently August.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly direct to California?

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Aeromexico, Volaris, American Airlines, Delta, United, Frontier Airlines, Korean Air and Qatar Airways fly direct to California.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly to California with?

Currently, Viva Aerobus and Volaris offer the cheapest flight tickets to California.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket to California?

We looked at upcoming return flights to California departing over the next 12 months and found that Toluca Airport to Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport for $2,236 is the best price.

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to Santa Rosa is currently June. The cheapest month to fly to Bakersfield is currently July. The cheapest month to fly to Hawthorne is currently May. And the cheapest month to fly to Ontario International is currently July.

What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

The cheapest day to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is currently Tuesday, 6 May 2025. The cheapest day to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is currently Monday, 5 May 2025. The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Friday, 23 May 2025. And the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco International is currently Tuesday, 10 June 2025.

Which Mexico airports offer direct flights to California?

Monterrey Gen Mariano Escobedo Airport, Guadalajara Airport, Los Cabos International Airport, Morelia Airport and Puerto Vallarta Airport all offer direct flights to California.

Where's cheapest to fly into in California?

If you're flying from Mexico, the cheapest city in California to fly into is Oakland. The cheapest airport serving Oakland at the moment is Oakland Metropolitan Oak Airport.