What is the average price for a flight to California with United Airlines?

The typical United Airlines fare to California averages $493 for a return flight and around $304 for a one-way ticket.

Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to California?

Allegiant Air frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to California, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to California besides United Airlines?

In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Frontier also operate flights to California. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

United Airlines flights to California (USCA) from $49

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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from United Airlines to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

11:15 pm - 12:58 amSFO-LAS

1h 43mnonstop

6:00 am - 7:48 amLAS-SFO

1h 48mnonstop

$97United Airlines

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Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Feb 24

4:48 pm - 6:33 pmSFO-LAS

1h 45mnonstop

7:45 am - 9:33 amLAS-SFO

1h 48mnonstop

$107United Airlines

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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Feb 8

11:15 pm - 12:57 amSFO-LAS

1h 42mnonstop

7:30 am - 9:16 amLAS-SFO

1h 46mnonstop

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Mon, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 15

8:02 pm - 10:14 pmORD-LAS

4h 12mnonstop

11:59 pm - 5:33 amLAS-ORD

3h 34mnonstop

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Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 9

6:00 am - 9:40 amSFO-LAS

3h 40m1 stop

1:46 pm - 3:30 pmLAS-SFO

1h 44mnonstop

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Tue, Feb 17 - Thu, Feb 19

7:45 pm - 10:02 pmORD-LAS

4h 17mnonstop

11:59 pm - 5:31 amLAS-ORD

3h 32mnonstop

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Wed, Dec 10 - Mon, Dec 15

9:16 am - 11:29 amORD-LAS

4h 13mnonstop

11:59 pm - 5:33 amLAS-ORD

3h 34mnonstop

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Sat, Feb 14 - Sun, Feb 15

8:45 pm - 10:28 pmSFO-LAS

1h 43mnonstop

7:40 am - 12:00 pmLAS-SFO

4h 20m1 stop

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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

12:24 pm - 3:23 pmSEA-LAX

2h 59mnonstop

4:45 pm - 7:55 pmLAX-SEA

3h 10mnonstop

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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10

7:30 am - 9:39 amORD-LAS

4h 09mnonstop

11:59 pm - 5:33 amLAS-ORD

3h 34mnonstop

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High season	December
Cheapest flight	$49
Average price round-trip	$570
Good deal round-trip	$484
Good deal one-way	$427

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 8% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to California

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Prices

The cheapest ticket to California from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Santa Ana, at $289 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to Santa Ana (SNA) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $289.

What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to California is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $344. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $523 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to California?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to California is February, when tickets cost $297 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $417 and $397 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to California?

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in California?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in California is Redding Airport (RDD), with an average flight price of $218.

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What is the average price for a flight to California with United Airlines?
The typical United Airlines fare to California averages $493 for a return flight and around $304 for a one-way ticket.
Does United Airlines usually have the lowest fares for flights to California?
Allegiant Air frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to California, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
What other airlines fly to California besides United Airlines?
In addition to United Airlines, airlines such as Alaska Airlines, Delta and Frontier also operate flights to California. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

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Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

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Thomas, Nov 2025

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Thomas, Nov 2025

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

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Claire, Nov 2025

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to California

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to California?

The cheapest ticket to California from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Santa Ana, at $289 round-trip. The most popular route is Newark Airport (EWR) to Santa Ana (SNA) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $289.

What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to California is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $344. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $523 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to California?

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to California is February, when tickets cost $297 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $417 and $397 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to California?

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 42% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in California?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in California is Redding Airport (RDD), with an average flight price of $218.

How many airports are there in California?

There are 16 airports in California. The busiest airport is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with 49% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to California?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to California takes 3h 55m, covering a distance of 1468 miles. The shortest route is Santa Ana (SNA) to Las Vegas (LAS) with an average flight time of 1h 06m.

How many direct flights to California are there each day?

There are around 530 direct flights from within United States to California every day. Most flights (43%) depart in the morning.

How many direct flights to California are there each week?

Each week there are around 3,710 direct flights from within United States to California. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

How many long-haul flights are there to California each week?

Each week, there are 1,181 medium-haul flights (3-6 hour flight duration) and 2,529 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration) to California. There aren't any long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration).

How many cities have direct flights to California?

From the United States, there are direct flights to California from 67 cities. The city with the most direct flights is San Francisco, with 482 direct flights each week.

What are the most popular destinations in California?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Las Vegas (39% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are Los Angeles (28%) and San Francisco (18%). Searches for flights to Ontario (4%), to San Diego (4%) and to Santa Ana (3%) are also popular.

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