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$269+ Cheap flights from California to Gainesville (GNV)

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 5/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GNV
Mar 20 — Mar 271
Fri 3/20
Fri 3/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Gainesville

Cheapest flights from California to Gainesville
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Gainesville. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 18, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/811:50 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Sat 9/124:59 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop6h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$373
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2111:00 pm
SJC
-
GNV
1 stop7h 24m
Delta
Sat 4/255:30 pm
GNV
-
SJC
1 stop7h 15m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/110:30 pm
SFO
-
GNV
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Wed 8/54:59 pm
GNV
-
SFO
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Deal found 2/14$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/69:45 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop8h 35m
Delta
Sat 5/96:40 am
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Deal found 2/15$389
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 4/711:10 am
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 39m
American Airlines
Fri 4/175:14 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop7h 46m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/17$421
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2410:50 pm
SJC
-
GNV
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Wed 4/14:59 pm
GNV
-
SJC
1 stop7h 34m
Delta
Deal found 2/18$424
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/3110:30 pm
SFO
-
GNV
1 stop7h 53m
Delta
Wed 8/54:59 pm
GNV
-
SFO
1 stop8h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/14$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/610:30 pm
SAN
-
GNV
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Mon 5/117:04 pm
GNV
-
SAN
1 stop7h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/16$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:00 am
SJC
-
GNV
2 stops13h 37m
Delta
Tue 4/144:59 pm
GNV
-
SJC
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/16$437
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/210:55 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop7h 29m
Delta
Mon 5/47:03 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop8h 52m
Delta
Deal found 2/17$440
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/16. 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 4/115:20 am
SFO
-
GNV
1 stop8h 24m
American Airlines
Sat 4/187:05 am
GNV
-
SFO
1 stop9h 10m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/16$447
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/310:20 pm
SMF
-
GNV
1 stop8h 04m
Delta
Wed 3/184:59 pm
GNV
-
SMF
1 stop8h 31m
Delta
Deal found 2/15$447

Find flight deals from California to Gainesville

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Gainesville flight deals. Data was last updated February 18, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$389
(Delta)

One-way from

$269
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

June

Average price

$550
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($31 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Gainesville 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 February 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Gainesville that are best for you.

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San JoseGainesville

SJC - GNV

SJCGNV

San Jose

Tue 4/21

11:00 pm-9:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 4/25

5:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$389

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Sat 8/1

10:30 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 53m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 8/4

4:59 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$389

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop7h 50m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 5/13

6:40 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$389

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:30 pm-9:20 am

1 stop7h 50m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 5/12

6:40 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 44m

$389

San JoseGainesville

SJC - GNV

SJCGNV

San Jose

Tue 3/24

10:50 pm-9:29 am

1 stop7h 39m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 4/1

4:59 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$424

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Mon 3/30

9:35 pm-9:29 am

1 stop8h 54m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 4/7

4:59 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$432

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Fri 7/31

10:30 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 53m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 8/5

4:59 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop8h 50m

$432

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Wed 5/6

9:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop8h 35m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 5/11

7:04 pm-11:27 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$432

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Wed 5/6

9:45 pm-9:20 am

1 stop8h 35m

Gainesville Regional

Sun 5/10

6:40 am-11:24 am

1 stop7h 44m

$432

San JoseGainesville

SJC - GNV

SJCGNV

San Jose

Fri 4/10

6:00 am-10:37 pm

2 stops13h 37m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 4/14

4:59 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$437

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Best time to book a flight from California to Gainesville

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Gainesville

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Gainesville (average of $69). Flying from California to Gainesville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Gainesville. 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 into for flights to Gainesville from California?

    If you book a flight to Gainesville from California, you will be flying to Gainesville Regional, which is the city’s only airport. Gainesville Regional (GNV) is located 4.2 mi from the center of Gainesville.

  • How long is the flight from California to Gainesville?

    A quick flight from California to Gainesville can take about 7h 24m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $389. There are 2325 mi between California and Gainesville. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Gainesville consider San Francisco - Gainesville Regional, Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - Gainesville Regional or Los Angeles - Gainesville Regional as they are the most popular.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Gainesville (average of $69). Flying from California to Gainesville in February is currently the most expensive (average of $174). 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 California to Gainesville

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Gainesville. 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 February 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$560FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$328Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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