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Cheap flights from Mesa, AZ to California

PHX — LAX
Nov 27 — Dec 41
Fri 11/27
Fri 12/4
1 adult, Economy
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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MS9 to CA?

When flying from Mesa to California, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Mesa to California?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Mesa to California flight should consider departing on Friday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Mesa to California, such as Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,220 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,443 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,191 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,516 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,123 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Mesa to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Mesa to California are Frontier ($23), JetBlue ($37), and Allegiant Air ($39).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Mesa to California consider Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco, Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Los Angeles or Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Mesa to California?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Mesa to California on time: China Eastern (97%), Asiana Airlines (97%), Lufthansa (95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Mesa to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $993 for a flight from Mesa to California. The cheapest flight overall is $54 while the most popular route, (Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl - San Francisco) is currently priced at $82.

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

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

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

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

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Top 9 airlines flying from Mesa to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$41Average$176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Allegiant AirCheapest$66Average$93FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
DeltaCheapest$78Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$100Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$109Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$117Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$117Average$320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$117Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Southern / MokuleleCheapest$154Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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