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Cheap Tickets to California

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Philippine Airlines
Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
SYD
Sydney
SFO
San Francisco
AU$1,240 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,240
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Tue, 21 Oct from Sydney to San Francisco, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at AU$1,240 found 4 days ago
Fiji Airways
Fri, 21 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
SYD
Sydney
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,246 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,246
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Fri, 21 Nov from Sydney to Los Angeles, returning Fri, 28 Nov, priced at AU$1,246 found 1 day ago
Air New Zealand
Fri, 28 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
SYD
Sydney
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,263 Return, just found
AU$1,263
Return
just found
Select Air New Zealand flight, departing Fri, 28 Nov from Sydney to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 2 Dec, priced at AU$1,263 just found
Hawaiian Airlines
Thu, 4 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec
SYD
Sydney
SAN
San Diego
AU$1,339 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,339
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 Dec from Sydney to San Diego, returning Tue, 9 Dec, priced at AU$1,339 found 1 day ago
Sichuan Airlines
Sat, 15 Nov - Sun, 23 Nov
SYD
Sydney
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,443 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$1,443
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Sichuan Airlines flight, departing Sat, 15 Nov from Sydney to Los Angeles, returning Sun, 23 Nov, priced at AU$1,443 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Columbus (CMH) to Santa Barbara (SBA)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$336 - AU$1,276 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to California that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Simply type in your travel details, click the "Search" button, then tick the box directly under the "Flexible change policies" subheading (it's on the top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find flexible and affordable fares to California.
Which airlines fly to California?
Choose from various airlines that fly into or near California. These are some of the best of them:

  • United Airlines - 9 907 flights to or near California each month, including 5 914 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 2 991 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 6 166 flights to or near California each month, including 4 064 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 1 222 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
  • Alaska Airlines - 5 193 flights to or near California each month, including 2 349 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 1 483 flights to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to California?
One of the easiest ways to find cheap tickets to California is to be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" above the results. It'll bring up the cheapest prices for nearby days. The lowest price for a flight to California in the last seven days was AU$1,240. Booking well ahead of time will usually help you get an even better deal.
How much is a flight to California?
The cost of a round-trip airfare to California in the last seven days ranged between AU$1,240 and AU$1,443. If you were heading one way out of Sydney (SYD), you could have gotten a bargain from just AU$814.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in California?
You've got choices aplenty in California. Once you've worked out where you're headed, picking one of these popular airports will be simple:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 16 630 flights per month.
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 11 935 flights per month.
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 7 260 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?
If you'd prefer to spend your holiday money on having fun in California rather than on getting there, leave early in the week. The most economical day to fly is generally Tuesday, followed by Monday. With many folks travelling over the weekend, Saturday often has the costliest ticket prices.
How much is a plane ticket to California?
In the last seven days, plane fares to California ranged between AU$1,240 and AU$1,443. The early bird catches the worm, so secure a cheap flight today.
What is the best time to go to California?
March, April and May are popular months to travel to Los Angeles, one of California's most fascinating cities. Summertime here starts June 20. Temperatures range from 18ºC to 27ºC across this season, so plan your travels around then if you're looking for warmer weather.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to California?
To grab cheap flights to California, try to book during February when prices are at their lowest. When's the most expensive? In the USA, it's December.

Travel information

Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SFO
Destination city name
San Francisco
Return price
AU$169

Trending flights to California

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Philippine Airlines
Tue, 21 Oct - Mon, 27 Oct
SYD
Sydney
SFO
San Francisco
AU$1,240 Return, found 4 days ago
AU$1,240
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Philippine Airlines flight, departing Tue, 21 Oct from Sydney to San Francisco, returning Mon, 27 Oct, priced at AU$1,240 found 4 days ago
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