Cheap flights to California

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Flying to California

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundHK$2,749
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time12 hrs, 43 mins
Cheapest airport to fly fromShanghai Pudong
Most popular airlineAir China

How to find cheap one-way and return flights to California

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We've compared all the best online travel agents and flight providers out there to find the cheapest plane tickets to California. And with us, there are no added fees – what you see is what you pay.

Fly into Los Angeles International

At the moment, the lowest priced flight tickets to California are from Hong Kong Intl to Los Angeles International.

Fly in June

The cheapest time to fly to California is currently June.

Flex your dates for the best rates

If you’re flexible on your departure dates, you can use Skyscanner's whole month tool to find the cheapest day of the year to travel to any city you choose in California.

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Find flexible getaways

Keep an eye out for flexible ticket options to California. If you go for a flexible plane ticket, you won’t lose out if your flight is cancelled or needs to be changed.

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Frequently asked questions

Malaysia Airlines, Cathay Pacific, American Airlines, MIAT Mongolian Airlines, United, LATAM Airlines, Delta and Cargolux fly direct to California.
Currently, Air Canada and Delta offer the cheapest flight tickets to California.
We looked at upcoming return flights to California departing over the next 12 months and found that Hong Kong Intl Airport to Los Angeles International Airport for HK$4,249 is the best price.
The cheapest month to fly to Oakland Metropolitan Oak is currently March. The cheapest month to fly to Palm Springs International is currently September. The cheapest month to fly to Sacramento International is currently March. And the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco International is currently September.
The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Wednesday, 17 June 2026. The cheapest day to fly to Los Angeles International is currently Tuesday, 23 June 2026. The cheapest day to fly to San Francisco International is currently Tuesday, 8 September 2026. And the cheapest day to fly to Santa Ana John Wayne is currently Saturday, 13 June 2026.
Hong Kong Intl Airport offers direct flights to California.
If you're flying from China, the cheapest city in California to fly into is Los Angeles. The cheapest airport serving Los Angeles at the moment is Los Angeles International Airport.