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$175+ Cheap flights from Scranton (AVP) 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 6/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AVP — LAX
May 28 — Jun 41
Thu 5/28
Thu 6/4
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Scranton to California

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

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 8/223:10 pm
AVP
-
SMF
1 stop8h 29m
United Airlines
Mon 8/318:19 pm
SMF
-
AVP
2 stops10h 21m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/25$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 5/285:32 pm
AVP
-
SMF
1 stop8h 06m
United Airlines
Thu 6/46:47 pm
SMF
-
AVP
2 stops12h 01m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$318
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 9/21:03 pm
AVP
-
SMF
2 stops12h 53m
American Airlines
Sat 9/2611:45 am
SMF
-
AVP
1 stop8h 44m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/26$356
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/155:41 pm
AVP
-
SJC
1 stop8h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 5/286:37 pm
SJC
-
AVP
2 stops12h 11m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$357
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/65:31 pm
AVP
-
LAS
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 6/91:44 pm
LAS
-
AVP
1 stop7h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/28$363
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/35:32 pm
AVP
-
LAS
1 stop7h 22m
United Airlines
Mon 6/812:36 am
LAS
-
AVP
2 stops10h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$368
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/295:33 pm
AVP
-
SJC
1 stop8h 08m
United Airlines
Tue 9/16:37 pm
SJC
-
AVP
2 stops12h 03m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$372
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 9/16:00 am
AVP
-
SFO
2 stops13h 02m
American Airlines
Tue 9/159:22 am
SFO
-
AVP
1 stop9h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/27$374
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/203:10 pm
AVP
-
LAS
1 stop7h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 8/2511:54 pm
LAS
-
AVP
1 stop6h 46m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/23$376
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 6/135:31 pm
AVP
-
LAS
1 stop8h 02m
American Airlines
Wed 6/177:25 am
LAS
-
AVP
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/24$383
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 8/293:10 pm
AVP
-
ONT
2 stops10h 48m
United Airlines
Tue 9/17:13 pm
ONT
-
AVP
2 stops11h 27m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/27$384
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/125:41 pm
AVP
-
SMF
1 stop8h 04m
United Airlines
Fri 5/157:04 pm
SMF
-
AVP
2 stops11h 44m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/28$386

Find flight deals from Scranton to California

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Round-trip from

$298
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$175
(American Airlines)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Scranton 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 April 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Scranton to California that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ScrantonSacramento

AVP - SMF

AVPSMF

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Thu 5/28

5:32 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/4

6:47 pm-9:48 am

2 stops12h 01m

$318

ScrantonSacramento

AVP - SMF

AVPSMF

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 9/2

1:03 pm-10:56 pm

2 stops12h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/26

11:45 am-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$356

ScrantonSan Jose

AVP - SJC

AVPSJC

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Fri 5/15

5:41 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Jose

Thu 5/28

6:37 pm-9:48 am

2 stops12h 11m

$357

ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 7/11

5:37 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 7/17

12:36 am-2:31 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$368

ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Tue 7/14

5:37 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 7/21

8:31 pm-9:48 am

2 stops10h 17m

$368

ScrantonSan Jose

AVP - SJC

AVPSJC

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 8/29

5:33 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Jose

Tue 9/1

6:37 pm-9:40 am

2 stops12h 03m

$372

ScrantonSan Jose

AVP - SJC

AVPSJC

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 9/2

5:33 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Jose

Sat 9/5

6:37 pm-9:40 am

2 stops12h 03m

$372

ScrantonOntario

AVP - ONT

AVPONT

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 8/29

3:10 pm-10:58 pm

2 stops10h 48m

Ontario

Tue 9/1

7:13 pm-9:40 am

2 stops11h 27m

$384

ScrantonSan Diego

AVP - SAN

AVPSAN

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Tue 6/2

5:32 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Diego

Tue 7/7

9:45 pm-9:48 am

1 stop9h 03m

$389

ScrantonSan Diego

AVP - SAN

AVPSAN

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Thu 5/28

3:10 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Diego

Thu 6/4

9:45 pm-9:48 am

1 stop9h 03m

$389

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Best time to book a flight from Scranton to California

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scranton to California (average of $191). Flying from Scranton to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 April 28, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Scranton to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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
9,672 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

Lufthansa was amazing, I wish United States based airlines operated like them.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,677 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,672 reviews

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

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

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

    Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Scranton to California. It is only a 5.7 mi journey to Wilkes-Barre Scranton (AVP) from Scranton’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Scranton to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Scranton to California in 8h 06m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Scranton to California is about 2404 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Scranton to California (average of $191). Flying from Scranton to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $308). 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 Scranton to California

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Scranton 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 April 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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