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

American Airlines and British Airways 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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6:05 am - 4:10 pm

BSL

SAN

19h 05m1 stop

12:32 pm - 3:05 pm

SAN

BSL

17h 33m2 stops

$678British Airways

Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18

6:05 am - 4:10 pm

BSL

SAN

19h 05m1 stop

10:50 am - 3:05 pm

SAN

BSL

19h 15m2 stops

$680British Airways

Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18

11:05 am - 9:58 pm

BSL

SAN

19h 53m2 stops

10:50 am - 3:05 pm

SAN

BSL

19h 15m2 stops

$684British Airways

Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18

11:05 am - 9:58 pm

BSL

SAN

19h 53m2 stops

10:50 am - 3:05 pm

SAN

BSL

19h 15m2 stops

$685British Airways

Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18

6:05 am - 7:23 pm

BSL

SAN

21h 18m2 stops

4:57 pm - 10:50 pm

SAN

BSL

20h 53m2 stops

$696Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 10

6:05 am - 4:10 pm

BSL

SAN

19h 05m1 stop

10:50 am - 6:15 pm

SAN

BSL

22h 25m2 stops

$706Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19

12:15 pm - 1:50 pm

BSL

SFO

34h 35m1 stop

10:15 am - 10:50 pm

SFO

BSL

27h 35m2 stops

$710American Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Fri, May 29

12:15 pm - 1:50 pm

BSL

SFO

34h 35m1 stop

6:45 am - 10:50 pm

SFO

BSL

31h 05m2 stops

$713American Airlines

Thu, May 21 - Fri, May 29

5:55 pm - 2:15 pm

BSL

LAS

29h 20m1 stop

7:00 am - 9:50 am

LAS

BSL

17h 50m2 stops

$791Air France

Thu, Jan 8 - Wed, Jan 21

6:05 am - 4:15 pm

BSL

ONT

19h 10m2 stops

12:41 pm - 1:50 pm

ONT

BSL

16h 09m2 stops

$808Delta

Fri, Jan 30 - Mon, Feb 9

Delta flights from Basel to California

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Delta

Jan 15

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 45m

1 stop

SFO11:50 amSan Francisco

Jan 29

SFO11:02 amSan Francisco

17h 48m

2 stops

BSL1:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$768

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Delta

Jan 15

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

21h 10m

2 stops

LAX6:15 pmLos Angeles

Jan 28

LAX7:45 amLos Angeles

17h 05m

2 stops

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$778

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Delta

Mar 21

BSL6:05 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

14h 40m

1 stop

LAX12:45 pmLos Angeles

Apr 4

LAX3:25 pmLos Angeles

13h 20m

1 stop

BSL1:45 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$785

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Air France flights from Basel to California

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Air France

Jan 8

BSL5:55 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

29h 20m

1 stop

LAS2:15 pmLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Jan 21

LAS7:00 amLas Vegas Harry Reid Intl

17h 50m

2 stops

BSL9:50 amBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$791

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Air France

Mar 4

BSL5:55 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

26h 50m

1 stop

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

Mar 24

LAX4:25 pmLos Angeles

13h 25m

1 stop

BSL1:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$804

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Air France

Jan 13

BSL5:55 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

26h 50m

1 stop

LAX11:45 amLos Angeles

Jan 29

LAX3:25 pmLos Angeles

13h 25m

1 stop

BSL1:50 pmBasel EuroAirport Swiss

$812

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BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

12:32 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops17h 33m

$678

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

10:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$680

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/15

11:05 am-9:58 pm

2 stops19h 53m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

10:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$684

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/15

11:05 am-9:58 pm

2 stops19h 53m

San Diego

Sun 1/18

10:50 am-3:05 pm

2 stops19h 15m

$685

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 3/26

6:05 am-7:23 pm

2 stops21h 18m

San Diego

Fri 4/10

4:57 pm-10:50 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$696

BaselSan Diego

BSL - SAN

BSLSAN

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/15

6:05 am-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 05m

San Diego

Mon 1/19

10:50 am-6:15 pm

2 stops22h 25m

$706

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 5/21

12:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

10:15 am-10:50 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$710

BaselSan Francisco

BSL - SFO

BSLSFO

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 5/21

12:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop34h 35m

San Francisco

Fri 5/29

6:45 am-10:50 pm

2 stops31h 05m

$713

BaselLas Vegas

BSL - LAS

BSLLAS

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Thu 1/8

5:55 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-9:50 am

2 stops17h 50m

$791

BaselOntario

BSL - ONT

BSLONT

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Fri 1/30

6:05 am-4:15 pm

2 stops19h 10m

Ontario

Mon 2/9

12:41 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops16h 09m

$808

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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 $785 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 $609 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	13h 55m
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The fastest flight from Basel to California takes 13h 55m

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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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