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$285+ Cheap flights from Joplin (JLN) to California

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JLN — LAX
Feb 14 — Feb 211
Sat 2/14
Sat 2/21
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Joplin to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 15, 2026.

This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/36:19 pm
JLN
-
LAX
1 stop6h 36m
United Airlines
Tue 3/107:00 am
LAX
-
JLN
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$285
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/296:15 pm
JLN
-
LAS
1 stop5h 44m
United Airlines
Mon 2/24:33 pm
LAS
-
JLN
1 stop4h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:54 am
JLN
-
SJC
2 stops14h 11m
United Airlines
Wed 3/43:55 pm
SJC
-
JLN
1 stop5h 33m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$314
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/216:24 pm
JLN
-
LAX
1 stop6h 32m
United Airlines
Wed 3/258:45 am
LAX
-
JLN
1 stop6h 58m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$319
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/66:24 pm
JLN
-
SFO
1 stop6h 23m
United Airlines
Mon 3/92:45 pm
SFO
-
JLN
1 stop6h 43m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$323
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/198:54 am
JLN
-
LAS
2 stops13h 21m
United Airlines
Mon 2/231:35 pm
LAS
-
JLN
2 stops7h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$329
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/288:52 am
JLN
-
LAX
1 stop10h 28m
United Airlines
Sun 2/17:00 am
LAX
-
JLN
1 stop8h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/13$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/78:52 am
JLN
-
MFR
2 stops14h 10m
United Airlines
Sat 2/145:02 am
MFR
-
JLN
2 stops10h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/14$339
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/248:52 am
JLN
-
LAS
1 stop8h 28m
United Airlines
Tue 1/273:33 pm
LAS
-
JLN
1 stop5h 57m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$350
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/308:52 am
JLN
-
SFO
1 stop8h 43m
United Airlines
Tue 2/36:45 am
SFO
-
JLN
1 stop8h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/15$355
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/218:54 am
JLN
-
LAS
2 stops13h 37m
United Airlines
Wed 2/253:43 pm
LAS
-
JLN
1 stop5h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$364
This United 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/291:58 pm
JLN
-
LAX
1 stop5h 37m
United Airlines
Sat 4/114:10 pm
LAX
-
JLN
1 stop5h 34m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/12$365

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Joplin 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 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Joplin to California that are best for you.

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Joplin

Fly to

California

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Depart

Return

Price

JoplinLas Vegas

JLN - LAS

JLNLAS

Joplin

Thu 1/29

6:15 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/2

4:33 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$305

JoplinSan Jose

JLN - SJC

JLNSJC

Joplin

Wed 2/25

8:54 am-9:05 pm

2 stops14h 11m

San Jose

Wed 3/4

3:55 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$314

JoplinLas Vegas

JLN - LAS

JLNLAS

Joplin

Thu 2/19

8:54 am-8:15 pm

2 stops13h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 2/23

1:35 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops7h 53m

$329

JoplinLos Angeles

JLN - LAX

JLNLAX

Joplin

Fri 1/30

8:52 am-3:31 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/3

2:50 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$335

JoplinMedford

JLN - MFR

JLNMFR

Joplin

Sat 2/7

8:52 am-9:02 pm

2 stops14h 10m

Medford

Sat 2/14

5:02 am-5:38 pm

2 stops10h 36m

$339

JoplinLas Vegas

JLN - LAS

JLNLAS

Joplin

Wed 4/15

1:58 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/18

4:35 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop5h 09m

$355

JoplinLas Vegas

JLN - LAS

JLNLAS

Joplin

Fri 3/20

6:24 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/24

7:00 am-5:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$355

JoplinSan Francisco

JLN - SFO

JLNSFO

Joplin

Fri 1/30

8:52 am-3:35 pm

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

6:45 am-5:34 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$355

JoplinLas Vegas

JLN - LAS

JLNLAS

Joplin

Fri 3/20

6:24 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/25

1:30 pm-11:28 pm

2 stops7h 58m

$364

JoplinLas Vegas

JLN - LAS

JLNLAS

Joplin

Sat 2/21

8:54 am-8:31 pm

2 stops13h 37m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

4:40 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$364

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Joplin to California (average of $107). Flying from Joplin to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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.

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 15, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines from Joplin 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,164 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

7.4

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Joplin 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 Joplin to California?

    Joplin (JLN), located 4.7 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Joplin to California.

  • How long is the flight from Joplin to California?

    For as low as $305, United Airlines can have you in California from Joplin in 5h 44m. The distance from Joplin to California is about 1145 mi.

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

    Most travelers choose Joplin - Los Angeles, Joplin - Ontario or Joplin - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl when deciding on the best route from Joplin to California.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Joplin 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 Joplin to California?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Joplin to California (average of $107). Flying from Joplin to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $233). 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 airline flying from Joplin to California

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Joplin 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 15, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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