$48 Cheap Flights to California, KY

Schedule your trip for November if you want to land a deal on your fare. It's the cheapest month to fly to California. Try to avoid traveling during busy periods such as school vacation time or public holidays.

New York, Chicago and Washington usually have cheap flights to California. Keep in mind that prices vary based on factors such as demand, holiday periods and number of stopovers.

Pick from 40 US destinations with direct flights to California. When reserving on Expedia, click on the "Direct flights only" box to compare nonstop options. Fly to California from any of these top cities:

• New York
• Chicago
• Washington
• Atlanta
• Newark

Making travel plans in the low season and booking ahead of time are two smart ways to secure cheap flights to California. Or, consider departing on a Thursday, which is on average 16% cheaper than leaving on a Sunday.* Want to be the first to know as soon as fares fall? Simply set up price tracking on the Expedia app for real-time updates.

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Being flexible about your travel plans may help you to secure last-minute offers on cheap flights to California. To see all the available options, try exploring different ticket types, changing your California vacation dates, jetting out of an alternative airport or using another airline.

Secure your flight to California two to four months ahead if you're taking off from an international destination. For domestic travel, the usual timeframe is 28 days in advance. Bigger savings and a greater choice of travel dates, times and seating options are some of the great reasons to book early.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

Sundays are usually the best day to book a cheap flight to California, with savings of around 8% on average compared to a Friday. If you decide to buy tickets on a Friday, expect to pay a higher price as this is typically the most expensive day.*

*Best day of the week to book, depart and ideal booking window recommendations based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through August 2023, sourced from Airline Reporting Corporation's (ARC) global airline sales database. Percentages noted are averages.

A total of 10 airlines connect 37 airports across the world to California. Here are some of the leading airlines to California, where Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG) is the major arrival point:

• Delta Air Lines
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Frontier Airlines

The main hub when you fly to California is Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG), but there are some good nearby alternatives like Cincinnati Municipal - Lunken Field Airport (LUK) and Butler County Regional Airport (HAO). You can also touch down at Wright Brothers Airport (MGY) and Capital City Airport (FFT) when flying to California.

You'll be around 25 mi northwest of central California after landing at Cincinnati - Northern Kentucky Intl. Airport (CVG).

Book a California flight and hotel package deal on Expedia, and you could enjoy significant savings. It's simple to bundle your accommodations and flights, and you can even add car rentals and tours to create your own personalized California getaway. Plus, nothing beats the convenience of booking everything in one place.

It's often possible to change or cancel your flight to California. Many airlines allow you to cancel your flights for free within 24 hours of making your booking. However, some flights are non-refundable, and airlines may issue you credit for future flights in place of a direct refund. To find cheap flights to California with flexible change policies, pick the "Changes included" or "No cancel fee" filters during your search. Want more information? Head to our Customer Service Portal.