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$135+ Cheap flights from Wilkes-Barre, PA 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABE — LAX
Dec 6 — Dec 131
Sat 12/6
Sat 12/13
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilkes-Barre to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/67:45 pmAVP - SFO
1 stop8h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 12/136:00 amSFO - AVP
1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/62:39 pmAVP - LAS
1 stop22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/910:20 pmLAS - AVP
1 stop12h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/66:00 amAVP - SFO
1 stop9h 31mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/138:20 amSFO - AVP
2 stops12h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$336
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/136:30 amAVP - LAS
1 stop7h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/2111:53 pmLAS - AVP
1 stop6h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 11/207:45 pmAVP - LAX
1 stop8h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/288:15 amLAX - AVP
1 stop10h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/6$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/132:39 pmAVP - LAS
1 stop22h 04mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/2111:00 pmLAS - AVP
2 stops30h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$352
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 12/610:35 amAVP - LAS
2 stops10h 21mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/96:00 amLAS - AVP
2 stops9h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$355
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 12/225:16 pmAVP - SMF
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/306:53 pmSMF - AVP
2 stops11h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$359
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 12/36:00 amAVP - SAN
1 stop8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/139:30 amSAN - AVP
1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/189:21 amAVP - LAS
1 stop17h 27mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/256:05 amLAS - AVP
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6$364
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Mon 11/245:31 pmAVP - SAN
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/18:40 pmSAN - AVP
2 stops10h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/4$365
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/65:26 pmAVP - LAS
1 stop8h 26mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/911:49 pmLAS - AVP
1 stop9h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5$367

Cheap flight deals from Wilkes-Barre to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Wilkes-Barre to California flight deals. Data was last updated November 6, 2025.

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$135
(American Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$497
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilkes-Barre to California that are best for you.

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Wilkes-Barre

Fly to

California

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Depart

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Price

ScrantonSan Francisco

AVP - SFO

AVPSFO

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 12/6

7:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop8h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

6:00 am-4:56 pm

1 stop7h 56m

$309

ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 1/21

10:35 am-2:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/25

11:50 pm-9:47 am

1 stop6h 57m

$309

ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Thu 1/22

10:35 am-8:27 pm

2 stops12h 52m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 1/25

11:50 pm-9:47 am

1 stop6h 57m

$314

ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 2/21

2:50 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop10h 12m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/25

6:15 am-6:48 pm

2 stops9h 33m

$314

ScrantonSan Diego

AVP - SAN

AVPSAN

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Tue 2/24

10:35 am-5:39 pm

2 stops10h 04m

San Diego

Mon 3/16

9:55 pm-9:46 am

1 stop8h 51m

$314

ScrantonOntario

AVP - ONT

AVPONT

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 2/18

1:05 pm-7:57 pm

1 stop9h 52m

Ontario

Mon 2/23

11:59 pm-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$326

ScrantonSan Francisco

AVP - SFO

AVPSFO

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 12/6

6:00 am-12:31 pm

1 stop9h 31m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

8:20 am-12:06 am

2 stops12h 46m

$336

ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Thu 1/29

10:35 am-5:53 pm

2 stops10h 18m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 2/1

11:50 pm-9:47 am

1 stop6h 57m

$354

ScrantonSacramento

AVP - SMF

AVPSMF

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Mon 12/22

5:16 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/30

6:53 pm-9:45 am

2 stops11h 52m

$359

ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-1:45 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 4/12

7:01 pm-9:35 am

2 stops11h 34m

$359

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Best time to book a flight from Wilkes-Barre to California

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilkes-Barre to California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilkes-Barre to California (average of $118). Flying from Wilkes-Barre to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 W1L to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilkes-Barre 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 November 6, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Wilkes-Barre to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 61% on airfare.

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 November 6, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Wilkes-Barre 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
9,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
9,007 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

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
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sep 2025

FRA - SFO

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

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  • How long is the flight from Wilkes-Barre to California?

    Departing from Wilkes-Barre to California will take you 8h 30m. The distance from Wilkes-Barre to California is about 2470 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $170. United Airlines flights start at $249 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $349 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wilkes-Barre to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Wilkes-Barre to California are Wilkes-Barre Scranton - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Wilkes-Barre Scranton - San Diego and Wilkes-Barre Scranton - Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilkes-Barre to California that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilkes-Barre to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilkes-Barre to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre to California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilkes-Barre to California (average of $118). Flying from Wilkes-Barre to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 3 airlines flying from Wilkes-Barre to California

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Wilkes-Barre 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 November 6, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$189Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$283Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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