Cheap Flights to California

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

The cheapest month to fly to Hawthorne is currently September . The cheapest month to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne is currently October . The cheapest month to fly to San Jose International is currently October . And the cheapest month to fly to Ontario International is currently May .

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

The cheapest day to fly to San Francisco International is currently Tuesday, July 21, 2026 . The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Tuesday, October 28, 2025 . The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Thursday, January 29, 2026 . And the cheapest day to fly to Ontario International is currently Tuesday, May 5, 2026 .

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Flight deals to California

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Los Angeles.$478 per passenger.Departing Mon, Sep 22.One-way flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Sydney on Mon, Sep 22, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $478, select.

San Francisco.$494 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 22.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Sydney on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $494, select.

San Diego.$541 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 15.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Sydney on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in San Diego International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $541, select.

Ontario.$548 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 22.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Sydney on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in Ontario International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $548, select.

San Jose.$573 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 15.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Sydney on Wed, Oct 15, arriving in San Jose International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $573, select.

Oakland.$605 per passenger.Departing Wed, Oct 22.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Sydney on Wed, Oct 22, arriving in Oakland Metropolitan Oak.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Santa Ana.$686 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 24.One-way flight with Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Sydney on Fri, Oct 24, arriving in Santa Ana John Wayne.Price includes taxes and charges.From $686, select.

Sacramento.$691 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 3.One-way flight with Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departing from Sydney on Fri, Oct 3, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $691, select.

Flying to California

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$478, Los Angeles
Cheapest month to fly	September
Average flight time	13 hrs, 60 mins
Cheapest airport to fly from	Sydney
Most popular airline	SWISS

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Fly in September

The cheapest time to fly to California is currently September.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly direct to California?

SWISS, Virgin Australia, United, Lufthansa, Qantas, American Airlines, KLM, Alaska Airlines, WestJet and Air New Zealand fly direct to California.

What's the cheapest airline to fly to California with?

Currently, Air Canada and Fiji Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to California.

How much is the cheapest flight ticket to California?

We looked at upcoming round-trip flights to California departing over the next 12 months and found that Brisbane Airport to San Francisco International Airport for $823 is the cheapest price.

What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The cheapest month to fly to Hawthorne is currently September. The cheapest month to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne is currently October. The cheapest month to fly to San Jose International is currently October. And the cheapest month to fly to Ontario International is currently May.

What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

The cheapest day to fly to San Francisco International is currently Tuesday, July 21, 2026. The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Thursday, January 29, 2026. And the cheapest day to fly to Ontario International is currently Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

Which Australia airports offer direct flights to California?

Brisbane Airport and Melbourne Tullamarine Airport all offer direct flights to California.

Where is cheapest to fly into in California?

If you're flying from Australia, the cheapest city in California to fly into is San Francisco. The cheapest airport serving San Francisco at the moment is San Francisco International Airport.