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$279+ Cheap flights from Gainesville (GNV) to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
GNV — LAX
Feb 13 — Feb 201
Fri 2/13
Fri 2/20
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Gainesville to California flight deals. Data was last updated January 14, 2026.

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(Delta)

One-way from

$279
(Delta)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$459
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Cheapest flights from Gainesville to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Gainesville to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 14, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/215:30 pm
GNV
-
LAS
1 stop9h 03m
Delta
Wed 2/2510:10 pm
LAS
-
GNV
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/11$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/174:59 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop9h 52m
Delta
Sat 2/219:55 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 1/12$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/214:15 pm
GNV
-
LAS
1 stop7h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 2/2511:29 am
LAS
-
GNV
2 stops8h 31m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/11$394
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/275:30 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop8h 28m
Delta
Sat 7/411:00 am
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 1/13$409
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/111:15 pm
GNV
-
LAS
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Sat 2/1410:10 pm
LAS
-
GNV
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/12$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/217:17 am
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop9h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 4/110:22 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop9h 37m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/13$409
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/116:00 am
GNV
-
LAS
2 stops11h 15m
American Airlines
Sat 2/141:20 pm
LAS
-
GNV
1 stop7h 39m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$414
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/317:17 am
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop8h 27m
American Airlines
Sat 4/46:09 am
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/11$424
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/65:45 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop8h 14m
American Airlines
Tue 3/101:12 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/181:15 pm
GNV
-
LAS
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Mon 2/2310:10 pm
LAS
-
GNV
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 1/11$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:10 am
GNV
-
SJC
1 stop9h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 2/216:00 am
SJC
-
GNV
1 stop6h 45m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/12$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/157:05 am
GNV
-
SFO
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Tue 5/197:00 am
SFO
-
GNV
1 stop8h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/11$432

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Gainesville to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Gainesville to California that are best for you.

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Gainesville

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

GainesvilleLas Vegas

GNV - LAS

GNVLAS

Gainesville Regional

Sat 2/21

5:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

10:10 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 14m

$389

GainesvilleLos Angeles

GNV - LAX

GNVLAX

Gainesville Regional

Tue 2/17

4:59 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

9:55 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 29m

$393

GainesvilleLas Vegas

GNV - LAS

GNVLAS

Gainesville Regional

Wed 2/11

1:03 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops12h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/14

5:44 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$394

GainesvilleLas Vegas

GNV - LAS

GNVLAS

Gainesville Regional

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 14m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

11:29 am-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 31m

$394

GainesvilleSan Diego

GNV - SAN

GNVSAN

Gainesville Regional

Sat 6/27

5:30 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Diego

Sat 7/4

11:00 am-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$409

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Tue 5/26

6:44 am-2:02 pm

1 stop10h 18m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 6/2

11:03 am-11:27 pm

1 stop9h 24m

$409

GainesvilleLas Vegas

GNV - LAS

GNVLAS

Gainesville Regional

Wed 2/11

1:15 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/14

10:10 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 14m

$409

GainesvilleSacramento

GNV - SMF

GNVSMF

Gainesville Regional

Sat 3/21

7:17 am-1:19 pm

1 stop9h 02m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/1

10:07 am-11:59 pm

2 stops10h 52m

$414

GainesvilleLos Angeles

GNV - LAX

GNVLAX

Gainesville Regional

Tue 3/31

7:17 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 4/4

6:09 am-5:18 pm

1 stop8h 09m

$424

GainesvilleLas Vegas

GNV - LAS

GNVLAS

Gainesville Regional

Wed 2/18

1:15 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/23

10:10 pm-9:24 am

1 stop8h 14m

$432

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Gainesville to California?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to California (average of $70). Flying from Gainesville to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $147). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 14, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from Gainesville to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,118 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,040 reviews

Entertainment

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Gainesville to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Gainesville to California?

    Most people fly from Gainesville Regional (GNV) if they book a flight from Gainesville to California. Gainesville Regional is conveniently located just 4.2 mi from Gainesville’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Gainesville to California?

    Airlines like Delta and American Airlines fly from Gainesville to California in about 9h 03m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 31m. The distance between Gainesville and California is about 1947 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Gainesville to California?

    Most travelers choose Gainesville Regional - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Gainesville Regional - San Francisco or Gainesville Regional - Los Angeles when deciding on the best route from Gainesville to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Gainesville to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Gainesville to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Gainesville to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Gainesville to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Gainesville to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Gainesville to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Gainesville to California?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Gainesville to California (average of $70). Flying from Gainesville to California in January is currently the most expensive (average of $147). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Gainesville to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Gainesville to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 14, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$318Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$318Average$530FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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