What is the cheapest airline that flies from Basel to California?

British Airways, Air Canada, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Basel to California

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Prices for flights from Basel to California refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly from Basel to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Basel to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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7:00 am - 3:00 pmBSL-SFO

17h 00m1 stop

11:15 am - 3:05 pmSFO-BSL

18h 50m2 stops

$604British Airways

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Tue, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 20

1:45 pm - 6:00 pmBSL-SFO

37h 15m1 stop

7:45 pm - 8:30 pmSFO-BSL

15h 45m1 stop

$605Multiple Airlines

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Mon, May 11 - Tue, May 26

6:20 am - 8:41 pmBSL-SAN

23h 21m2 stops

9:00 am - 2:55 pmSAN-BSL

21h 55m2 stops

$615American Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Mar 25

6:35 am - 3:00 pmBSL-SFO

17h 25m1 stop

2:28 pm - 10:20 pmSFO-BSL

23h 52m2 stops

$626American Airlines

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Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

6:05 am - 8:22 pmBSL-SAN

23h 17m2 stops

7:00 am - 1:50 pmSAN-BSL

21h 50m2 stops

$631Delta

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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19

6:05 am - 4:08 pmBSL-SJC

19h 03m2 stops

7:48 pm - 1:50 pmSJC-BSL

34h 02m2 stops

$669Delta

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Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Mar 8

9:50 am - 3:45 pmBSL-SAN

14h 55m1 stop

6:35 pm - 7:40 pmSAN-BSL

17h 05m1 stop

$676United Airlines

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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Mar 25

8:15 pm - 3:45 pmBSL-SAN

28h 30m1 stop

11:10 am - 1:15 pmSAN-BSL

17h 05m2 stops

$693Lufthansa

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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19

6:45 am - 7:19 pmBSL-MRY

21h 34m2 stops

6:03 pm - 4:05 pmMRY-BSL

37h 02m2 stops

$790Lufthansa

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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15

8:20 am - 5:47 pmBSL-ONT

18h 27m2 stops

7:00 am - 9:10 amONT-BSL

17h 10m2 stops

$824United Airlines

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Sat, May 23 - Fri, Aug 7

Air France flights from Basel to California

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Air France

Jan 15

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

17h 10m

1 stop

LAS2:15 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Jan 28

LAS7:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17h 50m

2 stops

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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Mar 1

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 40m

1 stop

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

Mar 15

LAX7:20 pmLos Angeles

30h 30m

1 stop

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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Jan 22

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 40m

1 stop

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

Jan 31

LAX3:25 pmLos Angeles

13h 25m

1 stop

BSL1:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$717

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Delta flights from Basel to California

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Delta

Jan 15

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

23h 17m

2 stops

SAN8:22 pmSan Diego

Jan 19

SAN7:00 amSan Diego

21h 50m

2 stops

BSL1:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$631

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Delta

Mar 7

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

19h 03m

2 stops

SJC4:08 pmSan Jose

Mar 11

SJC1:51 pmSan Jose

15h 59m

2 stops

BSL1:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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Delta

Jan 13

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

19h 00m

2 stops

LAX4:05 pmLos Angeles

Jan 20

LAX6:00 amLos Angeles

18h 50m

2 stops

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

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BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

11:15 am-3:05 pm

2 stops18h 50m

$604

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Mon 5/11

1:45 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop37h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

7:45 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$605

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 1/14

6:20 am-8:41 pm

2 stops23h 21m

San Diego

Wed 3/25

9:00 am-2:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

$615

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 3/1

6:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 3/8

2:28 pm-10:20 pm

2 stops23h 52m

$626

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-8:22 pm

2 stops23h 17m

San Diego

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-1:50 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$631

BaselSan Jose

BSL - SJC

BSLSJC

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 3/7

6:05 am-4:08 pm

2 stops19h 03m

San Jose

Sun 3/8

7:48 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops34h 02m

$669

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 1/14

9:50 am-3:45 pm

1 stop14h 55m

San Diego

Wed 3/25

6:35 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$676

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/15

8:15 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 30m

San Diego

Mon 1/19

11:10 am-1:15 pm

2 stops17h 05m

$693

BaselMonterey

BSL - MRY

BSLMRY

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Wed 2/11

6:45 am-7:19 pm

2 stops21h 34m

Monterey Regional

Sun 2/15

6:03 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops37h 02m

$790

BaselOntario

BSL - ONT

BSLONT

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sat 5/23

8:20 am-5:47 pm

2 stops18h 27m

Ontario

Fri 8/7

7:00 am-9:10 am

2 stops17h 10m

$824

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of April is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Basel averaging around $605.

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Basel when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $774 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Basel for as low as $599 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	13h 45m
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The fastest flight from Basel to California takes 13h 45m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Basel to California?
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How old do you have to be to fly from Basel to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Basel to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The required travel and health documents for your California trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at California. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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