Cheap flights from California to North America from $42

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to North America from California, with most prices found around $329. If you are unable to visit North America during the month of January, then departing from California during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $341.

The cheapest day to depart from California to North America is on a Wednesday. Travelers who choose to depart for North America on a Wednesday will often find tickets for as low as $459. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to North America on Sunday is $579.

The cheapest time of day to fly to North America is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $430. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $522. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Los Angeles to San Francisco for the best California - North America flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to North America from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to North America for around $416 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to North America from California for as low as $361 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on California to North America flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from California to North America

United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to North America from California according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to North America. Keep in mind that there are 13 different airlines that fly to North America on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

The number of flights available between California and North America is 841 per day as of September 2026. The most frequent departure time is 7:00AM, with 48% of daily flights leaving at noon.

As of September 2026, there are 5,887 flights per week flying from California to North America. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sun, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.