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$217+ Cheap flights from Santa Fe (SAF) 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAF — LAX
Aug 27 — Sep 31
Thu 8/27
Thu 9/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Santa Fe to California

Cheapest flights from Santa Fe to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Santa Fe to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/95:19 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 9/161:39 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 9/53:36 pm
SAF
-
LAX
1 stop4h 01m
American Airlines
Sat 9/121:39 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$227
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/53:22 pm
SAF
-
LAX
1 stop6h 30m
United Airlines
Sat 9/122:29 pm
LAX
-
SAF
1 stop4h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/25$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/17:26 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 8/292:19 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/24$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/25:57 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 12m
American Airlines
Mon 9/72:19 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 9/53:36 pm
SAF
-
SNA
1 stop4h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 9/126:45 am
SNA
-
SAF
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/55:57 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 12m
American Airlines
Tue 8/112:19 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 08m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Thu 9/33:36 pm
SAF
-
SNA
1 stop4h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 9/126:45 am
SNA
-
SAF
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$305
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/26:00 pm
SAF
-
LAX
1 stop5h 42m
United Airlines
Mon 9/75:00 am
LAX
-
SAF
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$306
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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 8/145:57 pm
SAF
-
LAS
1 stop5h 03m
American Airlines
Mon 8/179:24 am
LAS
-
SAF
1 stop4h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/25$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/212:35 pm
SAF
-
PSP
1 stop6h 40m
American Airlines
Mon 10/56:34 am
PSP
-
SAF
1 stop3h 52m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/41:22 pm
SAF
-
SJC
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Sun 9/612:51 pm
SJC
-
SAF
1 stop6h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$314

Find flight deals from Santa Fe to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Santa Fe to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 28, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$197
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$266

Good round-trip deal

$339 or less

Good one-way deal

$299 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Santa Fe 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 July 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Santa Fe to California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Santa FeLos Angeles

SAF - LAX

SAFLAX

Santa Fe

Sat 9/5

3:22 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

2:29 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop4h 59m

$236

Santa FeSanta Ana

SAF - SNA

SAFSNA

Santa Fe

Fri 9/4

6:00 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 9/12

8:55 am-2:46 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$305

Santa FeLos Angeles

SAF - LAX

SAFLAX

Santa Fe

Wed 8/5

5:57 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/11

9:57 am-3:05 pm

1 stop4h 08m

$307

Santa FeLas Vegas

SAF - LAS

SAFLAS

Santa Fe

Fri 8/14

5:57 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/17

9:24 am-3:05 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$314

Santa FePalm Springs

SAF - PSP

SAFPSP

Santa Fe

Fri 10/2

12:35 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Palm Springs

Mon 10/5

6:34 am-11:26 am

1 stop3h 52m

$314

Santa FeReno

SAF - RNO

SAFRNO

Santa Fe

Sat 8/22

10:21 am-2:52 pm

1 stop5h 31m

Reno

Wed 8/26

1:42 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$314

Santa FeLas Vegas

SAF - LAS

SAFLAS

Santa Fe

Thu 8/20

5:57 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Thu 8/27

9:24 am-3:05 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$315
Quickest round-trip

Santa FeLos Angeles

SAF - LAX

SAFLAX

Santa Fe

Fri 8/21

5:57 pm-7:09 pm

Nonstop2h 12m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/25

2:19 pm-5:27 pm

Nonstop2h 08m

$317

Santa FeReno

SAF - RNO

SAFRNO

Santa Fe

Sat 8/8

3:22 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Reno

Wed 8/12

5:32 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$344

Santa FeLas Vegas

SAF - LAS

SAFLAS

Santa Fe

Tue 8/11

3:36 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop4h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 8/15

11:21 am-5:27 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$344

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Best time to book a flight from Santa Fe to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Santa Fe with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Santa Fe to California

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to California (average of $328). Flying from Santa Fe to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAF to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Santa Fe to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Santa Fe to California in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Weekly flight availability from Santa Fe to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Santa Fe to California. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 28, 2026.

The most flights from SAF to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Santa Fe to California?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Santa Fe to California flights typically cost between $329 and $389 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $217 on American Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 16).

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 July 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Santa Fe to California to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,049 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,049 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,049 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,845 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,049 reviews

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Simon,Jun 2024

LAS - LAX

Basic and no-frills. Late timing put pressure on disembarking and making connections.

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to California from Santa Fe, you will be flying from Santa Fe, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Fe (SAF) is located 9.8 mi from the center of Santa Fe.

  • How popular is this Santa Fe to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 1 users have taken a look at flights from Santa Fe to California.

  • How long is the flight from Santa Fe to California?

    A quick flight from Santa Fe to California can take about 2h 12m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $307. The distance between Santa Fe and California is about 708 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Santa Fe to California?

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Santa Fe to California?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Santa Fe to California are SkyWest Airlines (72%), American Airlines (72%) and Fiji Airways (71%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Santa Fe to California?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Santa Fe to California? While on average our users pay $2,820, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $206. The most popular route (Santa Fe - Los Angeles), is priced around $257.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Santa Fe to California?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Santa Fe to California (average of $328). Flying from Santa Fe to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $471). 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 Santa Fe to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Santa Fe 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 July 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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