Cheap Flights to California

Head to our Customer Service Portal for information about canceling or changing your flight because of COVID-19. Make sure you also read over the terms and conditions of the airline you’re considering before you book your seat.

By using our clever “No change fee” filter, that’s how. Just type in your origin, destination and travel dates, click the “Search” button, then mark the checkbox directly underneath the “Flexible change policies” subheading (to the left). Expedia makes it a cinch to find inexpensive, flexible tickets to California.

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected how the world works in ways big and small, including our approach to travel. The following tips will help you navigate the new challenges and prepare you for your trip to California:

• Before committing to anything, find out if any travel bans or restrictions apply — in both your origin and destination. Keep informed with the latest updates by reviewing government travel advisories.
• You’re required to wear a face mask at the airport, including at screening checkpoints. You should be prepared to adjust your mask for ID verification when asked by a TSA employee.
• Instead of handing a TSA agent your boarding pass, place it straight on the scanner yourself. Once that’s done, hold it up for inspection.
• TSA now allows passengers to take one container of hand sanitizer, up to 12 oz (350 ml) in size, in carry-on baggage. This will have to be removed from your bag for screening.
• Place any personal items (e.g, keys, phone and coins) in your carry-on rather than a bin to reduce handling during the screening process.
• If you’re planning to take food on the plane, place it in a clear plastic bag and then into a scanning bin. This lessens the likelihood that a TSA agent will need to touch your carry-on bag or food container for closer inspection.

With various airlines flying to airports in or near California, discovering more of this region is easy. Take off with one of these popular carriers:

• Alaska Airlines - 6,511 flights to or near California each month, including 2,276 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 2,189 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
• United Airlines - 6,315 flights to or near California each month, including 4,877 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 1,437 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) per month.
• Delta Air Lines - 5,590 flights to or near California each month, including 3,961 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 860 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.

You’ll always get a fabulous deal with Expedia, but our “flexible dates” search function makes it even easier. Enter your preferred travel date, then tick the flexible dates box above to see a list of prices for nearby days. CA $398 was the cheapest price for a flight to California in the last seven days.

There were plenty of low-cost fares up for grabs in the last seven days, with the cost of a return airfare to California ranging between CA $398 and CA $425. Many lucky vacationers purchased one-way seats from Toronto (YYZ) for as little as CA $101.

Depending on your final California destination, you’ll have several leading airports to take your pick of. They include:

• Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 30,273 flights per month.
• San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 18,660 flights per month.
• San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 11,038 flights per month.

Jetting off on a Tuesday, followed by a Monday, is usually the best way to secure the cheapest deal. Steer clear of weekends if you can, because Saturday is typically the costliest day. Spend the dollars you saved having a good time in California instead!

Airfares to California varied from CA $398 to CA $425 in the last seven days. Typically, the quicker you book the better the deal.

One of the best times to discover Los Angeles is after June 20 when the summer season starts. In California’s leading city, average temperatures range from 65 ºF (18 ºC) to 80 ºF (30 ºC) at this time — beautiful weather for seeing the sights! are the most popular months to visit.

A good month to purchase well-priced flights to California is February. It’s worth noting that in the United States, the most expensive time to reserve a seat is the month of December.