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$159+ 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 5/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GNV
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Gainesville

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$319
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$159
(American Airlines)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$492
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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 May 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/2712:21 amSFO - GNV
1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/35:45 pmGNV - SFO
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$319
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/131:00 pmLAX - GNV
1 stop6h 29mDelta
Sat 8/161:10 pmGNV - LAX
1 stop9h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/30$373
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/1310:33 amLAX - GNV
1 stop8h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/161:54 pmGNV - LAX
2 stops9h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$378
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 8/166:00 amSJC - GNV
1 stop6h 49mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/234:20 pmGNV - SJC
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2410:30 pmSAN - GNV
1 stop7h 57mDelta
Fri 5/301:12 pmGNV - SAN
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 4/29$389
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 5/76:15 amSFO - GNV
1 stop9h 39mDelta
Tue 6/36:00 amGNV - SFO
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 4/30$427
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 8/2112:35 pmSJC - GNV
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Sat 8/306:00 amGNV - SJC
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/29$432
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/1910:19 pmSMF - GNV
1 stop7h 32mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/244:20 pmGNV - SMF
1 stop9h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/30$432
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 6/198:35 pmSMF - GNV
2 stops9h 46mDelta
Tue 6/243:45 pmGNV - SMF
1 stop7h 07mDelta
Deal found 4/29$437
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/2410:00 amSAN - GNV
2 stops11h 04mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/3011:19 amGNV - SAN
1 stop10h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$439
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 11/212:35 amLAS - GNV
1 stop8h 47mDelta
Mon 11/107:05 pmGNV - LAS
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 4/30$475
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 11/219:20 pmSNA - GNV
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Thu 11/271:10 pmGNV - SNA
1 stop8h 29mDelta
Deal found 4/30$477

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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 May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Gainesville that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Gainesville

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

12:21 am-10:54 am

1 stop7h 33m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 6/3

5:45 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$319

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

1:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 29m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 8/16

1:10 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$373

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles

Wed 8/13

10:33 am-10:00 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 8/16

1:54 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops9h 39m

$378

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Sat 5/24

10:30 pm-9:27 am

1 stop7h 57m

Gainesville Regional

Fri 5/30

1:12 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$389

San JoseGainesville

SJC - GNV

SJCGNV

San Jose

Sat 8/16

6:00 am-3:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 8/23

4:20 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 44m

$389

San JoseGainesville

SJC - GNV

SJCGNV

San Jose

Thu 8/21

12:35 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 8/30

6:00 am-11:36 am

1 stop8h 36m

$432

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/19

10:19 pm-8:51 am

1 stop7h 32m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 6/24

4:20 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$432

SacramentoGainesville

SMF - GNV

SMFGNV

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/19

8:35 pm-9:21 am

2 stops9h 46m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 6/24

3:45 pm-7:52 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$437

San DiegoGainesville

SAN - GNV

SANGNV

San Diego

Sat 5/24

10:00 am-12:04 am

2 stops11h 04m

Gainesville Regional

Fri 5/30

11:19 am-6:56 pm

1 stop10h 37m

$439

OaklandGainesville

OAK - GNV

OAKGNV

Oakland

Mon 10/20

5:15 pm-9:23 am

2 stops13h 08m

Gainesville Regional

Fri 10/24

4:59 pm-11:53 pm

2 stops9h 54m

$807

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from California to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 CA to GNV?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Gainesville. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 1, 2025.

When flying from California to Gainesville, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Gainesville by month

Plan your trip to Gainesville by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Gainesville ranges from 2.1 - 7.1 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 7.1 in. November is typically the driest time to visit Gainesville when rainfall is around 2.1 in.

Temperature in Gainesville by month

Plan your trip to Gainesville by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Gainesville, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, June is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 53.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Gainesville

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Gainesville. 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 Gainesville. Reviews last updated May 1, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta and American Airlines from California to Gainesville to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

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.

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

    When deciding which route to take from California to Gainesville consider San Diego - Gainesville Regional, San Francisco - Gainesville Regional or Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty - 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Gainesville (average of $359). Flying from California to Gainesville in November is currently the most expensive (average of $507). 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$270Average$617FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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