A waterfall cascading down a rocky cliff with a clear blue sky above.

Cheap Flights to Central California , CA from CA $291

View CA $291 flight on Tue, Dec 15, 2026

Popular airlines

  • Be in the know

    Get alerts if flight prices drop or rise*

  • Book smarter

    Save up to 30% on select hotels after you book a flight*

  • Earn twice

    Earn your airline miles on top of our rewards

    Sign in

    • How much is the cheapest flight to Central California?

    Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $291 for one-way flights and CA $506 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

    All deals

    One way

    Roundtrip

    Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $657 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $670 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $685 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $693 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $693 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $698 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $701 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $728 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select United flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $757 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 17 from Columbus to San Jose, returning Sat, Dec 26, priced at CA $806 Found 19 hours ago

    Thu, Dec 17 - Sat, Dec 26 · CMH · SJC · Roundtrip

    Alternative airports

    Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

    Select flight to McCarran Intl. LAS.

    Search flights

    Select flight to Los Angeles Intl. LAX.

    Search flights

    Select flight to San Francisco Intl. SFO. Cheapest option available. Flights from CA $1,155

    Select flight to Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. ONT.

    Search flights

    Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC.

    Search flights

    Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK.

    Search flights

    Select flight to Sacramento Intl. SMF.

    Search flights

    Frequently Asked Questions

    How do I find cheap flights to Central California that have flexible change policies?

    Search for affordable flights to Central California, then check the "No change fee" box directly underneath the "Flexible change policies" heading. It's that simple. We get that things can change and flexibility is essential, so you can book with confidence with Expedia.

    Which airlines fly to Central California?

    A range of airlines fly to destinations in or close to Central California. Your exciting vacation is only a few clicks away with these top carriers:

    • Southwest Airlines - 7,376 flights to or near Central California each month, including 2,375 flights to Oakland Intl. Airport (OAK) and 2,283 to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) per month.
    • United Airlines - 6,523 flights to or near Central California each month, including 5,742 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 390 to Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) per month.
    • Alaska Airlines - 2,917 flights to or near Central California each month, including 1,655 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 567 to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) per month.

    How can I find cheap tickets to Central California?

    You'll always walk away with an unbeatable deal with Expedia, but our "flexible dates" feature makes it that much easier. Enter your preferred travel date, then tick the flexible dates box above to compare the cheapest prices for nearby days. CA $506 was the lowest price for a flight to Central California in the last seven days.

    How much is a flight to Central California?

    The cost of a round-trip ticket to Central California in the last seven days fluctuated between CA $506 and CA $806. If you were journeying one way from Columbus (CMH), you could have purchased a cheap seat from just CA $291.

    What are the most popular airports to fly into in Central California?

    Which airport you touch down at in Central California mostly depends on where you jet off from and where you're heading to. Below is a list of the top airports in this region:

    • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 10,649 flights per month.
    • Sacramento Intl. Airport (SMF) - 4,226 flights per month.
    • Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. Airport (SJC) - 3,731 flights per month.

    When is the cheapest time to fly to Central California?

    Jet off earlier in the week to score the best fare to Central California. Tuesday is routinely the most economical day to depart, with Monday running a close second. Saturday often has the highest fares. This is because a lot of people choose to begin their getaway on a weekend.

    How much is a plane ticket to Central California?

    In the last seven days, airfares ranged between CA $506 and CA $806. Check out our sensational deals to Central California, pick your favourite and get ready for your next fun vacation!

    What are the best things to do in Central California?

    • Start off your Central California adventure in the happening city of Sacramento. There's lots to keep you on the go here, from interesting attractions like California State Capitol to awesome food, shopping, nightlife plus more.
    • When it comes to organizing your getaway, bear in mind that Sacramento has a Mediterranean climate. It's always wise to check the weather before you leave so you have a better picture of what to expect.
    • When you're ready to get out and experience more of this region, book one of our low-priced car rentals and make your way to Los Angeles. It's roughly 579 kilometres to the southeast of Sacramento and is also the home of must-see tourist sights, such as Boney Mountain State Wilderness.

    What is the best time to go to Central California?

    There's never a bad time to see San Jose, Central California's main city, but May, June and July are the liveliest months. Summer begins June 51 kg the States and is a terrific time to travel if you like sunshine and warm weather. Temperatures generally range from 14ºC to 28ºC during this season.

    What months are the cheapest to book a flight to Central California?

    Grab your ticket in February to unlock low-priced flights to Central California. The festive month of December is known as the most expensive time to purchase an airfare.

    Travel information

    Airlines servingAlaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Southwest Airlines, United, Frontier Airlines, Volaris, KLM, Air Canada, British Airways, Air France, Lufthansa, WestJet, Iberia, Virgin Atlantic, Finnair, SAS, Aeromexico, Icelandair, Korean Air, Qatar Airways, LATAM Airlines Group, China Airlines, Japan Airlines, ZIPAIR, China Eastern Airlines, Royal Jordanian, EL AL Israel Airlines, Copa, Qantas Airways, Condor, GOL Linhas Aereas S.A.
    Popular airlineAlaska Airlines
    Roundtrip priceCA $657

    Explore a world of travel with Expedia

    Trending flights to Central California

    Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $291 for one-way flights and CA $506 for roundtrip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change.

    All deals

    One way

    Roundtrip

    Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Feb 24 from Toronto to San Jose, returning Wed, Feb 24, priced at CA $506 Found 1 day ago

    Wed, Feb 24 - Wed, Feb 24 · YYZ · SJC · Roundtrip

    *Available to Expedia members.