What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Ithaca Tompkins County?

United Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to Ithaca Tompkins County

What airlines fly to Ithaca?

Delta, American Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Ithaca from California according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 33% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Ithaca. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Ithaca on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Ithaca?

Flight times from California to Ithaca vary, but if you’re flying out of Los Angeles and flying into Rochester (one of the most popular routes), then the duration is 7h 01m on average. Another popular route from California to Ithaca is flying from San Diego to Rochester, which will take roughly 7h 18m. Keep in mind that layovers or delays could extend your travel time.

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Prices for flights from California to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport are updated daily.

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As of July 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ithaca Tompkins County Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:30 am - 6:38 pmSFO-ITH

9h 08m1 stop

7:53 pm - 12:55 amITH-SFO

8h 02m1 stop

$309United Airlines

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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18

1:20 pm - 12:21 amSAN-ITH

8h 01m1 stop

2:00 pm - 8:49 pmITH-SAN

9h 49m1 stop

$309Delta

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Tue, Oct 21 - Fri, Oct 31

11:55 pm - 1:13 pmLAX-ITH

10h 18m1 stop

2:00 pm - 10:49 pmITH-LAX

11h 49m1 stop

$309Delta

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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 28

9:48 pm - 1:13 pmSAN-ITH

12h 25m2 stops

2:00 pm - 8:49 pmITH-SAN

9h 49m1 stop

$314Delta

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Fri, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 1

10:20 pm - 1:13 pmSAN-ITH

11h 53m2 stops

5:55 am - 6:32 pmITH-SAN

15h 37m2 stops

$319Delta

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Mon, Oct 20 - Sat, Nov 1

7:00 am - 12:05 amSMF-ITH

14h 05m2 stops

2:05 pm - 11:16 pmITH-SMF

12h 11m2 stops

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Sat, Sep 27 - Wed, Oct 1

10:29 pm - 1:13 pmONT-ITH

11h 44m2 stops

2:00 pm - 10:49 pmITH-ONT

11h 49m2 stops

$319Delta

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Fri, Oct 17 - Sat, Nov 1

9:48 pm - 1:13 pmSAN-ITH

12h 25m2 stops

5:55 am - 11:48 pmITH-SAN

20h 53m2 stops

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Fri, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 29

1:00 pm - 12:21 amLAX-ITH

8h 21m1 stop

3:05 pm - 11:12 pmITH-LAX

11h 07m1 stop

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Wed, Sep 3 - Sat, Sep 6

6:45 am - 6:35 pmSFO-ITH

8h 50m1 stop

7:50 pm - 1:17 amITH-SFO

8h 27m1 stop

$409United Airlines

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Delta flights from California to Ithaca

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Oct 21

SAN1:20 pmSan Diego

8h 01m

1 stop

ITH12:21 amIthaca Tompkins County

Oct 31

ITH2:00 pmIthaca Tompkins County

9h 49m

1 stop

SAN8:49 pmSan Diego

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Delta

Oct 17

SAN9:48 pmSan Diego

12h 25m

2 stops

ITH1:13 pmIthaca Tompkins County

Nov 1

ITH2:00 pmIthaca Tompkins County

9h 49m

1 stop

SAN8:49 pmSan Diego

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Delta

Oct 20

SAN10:20 pmSan Diego

11h 53m

2 stops

ITH1:13 pmIthaca Tompkins County

Nov 1

ITH5:55 amIthaca Tompkins County

15h 37m

2 stops

SAN6:32 pmSan Diego

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United Airlines

Oct 11

SFO6:30 amSan Francisco

9h 08m

1 stop

ITH6:38 pmIthaca Tompkins County

Oct 18

ITH7:53 pmIthaca Tompkins County

8h 02m

1 stop

SFO12:55 amSan Francisco

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United Airlines

Dec 24

SFO6:45 amSan Francisco

8h 50m

1 stop

ITH6:35 pmIthaca Tompkins County

Dec 31

ITH7:50 pmIthaca Tompkins County

8h 27m

1 stop

SFO1:17 amSan Francisco

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Dec 24

SFO6:45 amSan Francisco

8h 50m

1 stop

ITH6:35 pmIthaca Tompkins County

Dec 25

ITH7:50 pmIthaca Tompkins County

8h 27m

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SFO1:17 amSan Francisco

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San FranciscoIthaca

SFO - ITH

SFOITH

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

6:30 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 10/18

7:53 pm-12:55 am

1 stop8h 02m

$309

San DiegoIthaca

SAN - ITH

SANITH

San Diego

Tue 10/21

1:20 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 01m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Fri 10/31

2:00 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$309

Los AngelesIthaca

LAX - ITH

LAXITH

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

11:55 pm-1:13 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Tue 10/28

2:00 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$309

San DiegoIthaca

SAN - ITH

SANITH

San Diego

Fri 10/17

9:48 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 11/1

2:00 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$314

San DiegoIthaca

SAN - ITH

SANITH

San Diego

Mon 10/20

10:20 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops11h 53m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 11/1

5:55 am-6:32 pm

2 stops15h 37m

$319

SacramentoIthaca

SMF - ITH

SMFITH

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops14h 05m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Wed 10/1

2:05 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops12h 11m

$319

OntarioIthaca

ONT - ITH

ONTITH

Ontario

Fri 10/17

10:29 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops11h 44m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 11/1

2:00 pm-10:49 pm

2 stops11h 49m

$319

San DiegoIthaca

SAN - ITH

SANITH

San Diego

Fri 10/17

9:48 pm-1:13 pm

2 stops12h 25m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Wed 10/29

5:55 am-11:48 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$352

Los AngelesIthaca

LAX - ITH

LAXITH

Los Angeles

Wed 9/3

1:00 pm-12:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Sat 9/6

3:05 pm-11:12 pm

1 stop11h 07m

$354

San FranciscoIthaca

SFO - ITH

SFOITH

San Francisco

Wed 12/24

6:45 am-6:35 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Ithaca Tompkins County

Wed 12/31

7:50 pm-1:17 am

1 stop8h 27m

$409

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Ithaca?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Ithaca from California, with most prices found around $473. If you don’t want to visit Ithaca in January, then you should wait until July to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $526.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Ithaca?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Ithaca from California is on a Monday. momondo users have found tickets for Monday departures for as low as $449. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from California to Ithaca on a Sunday will generally be more expensive and average around $750. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Ithaca?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Ithaca is at noon. momondo users have found flights departing from California to Ithaca at noon for as low as $617. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Flights to Ithaca are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $662. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

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The best one-way flight to Ithaca from California in the past 72 hours is $177. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Ithaca found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $309.

The fastest flight from California to Ithaca takes 7h 10m

There are no direct flights from California to Ithaca. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Ithaca Tompkins County Airport, San Diego Airport - Ithaca Tompkins County Airport and San Francisco Airport - Ithaca Tompkins County Airport.

There is 1 airport near Ithaca: Ithaca Tompkins County (ITH)

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As of July 2025, there are 2 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from California to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Ithaca Tompkins County Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Ithaca Tompkins County Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Ithaca from California, with most prices found around $473. If you don’t want to visit Ithaca in January, then you should wait until July to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $526.

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