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$408+ 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 8/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — GNV
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sun 8/23
Sun 8/30
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 July 24, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/1910:55 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Sat 9/261:26 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$411
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/269:45 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 46m
Delta
Sat 10/31:26 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$421
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 8/1912:38 pm
SFO
-
GNV
1 stop7h 04m
American Airlines
Wed 8/265:19 pm
GNV
-
SFO
1 stop7h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$429
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/209:50 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Sat 9/261:26 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$436
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/259:50 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Sat 10/31:26 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$446
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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 11/136:05 am
LAS
-
GNV
1 stop8h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 11/162:44 pm
GNV
-
LAS
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/21$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/56:45 am
SNA
-
GNV
1 stop6h 57m
Delta
Sat 9/195:00 pm
GNV
-
SNA
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$455
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/226:02 pm
SNA
-
GNV
2 stops15h 37m
Delta
Sat 9/265:00 pm
GNV
-
SNA
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$460
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/209:50 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Mon 9/286:57 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$461
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/20. 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 9/179:50 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Wed 10/147:00 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop8h 34m
Delta
Deal found 7/20$465
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/269:45 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 46m
Delta
Sun 10/46:57 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$470
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/259:50 pm
LAX
-
GNV
1 stop8h 41m
Delta
Mon 10/56:57 pm
GNV
-
LAX
1 stop8h 29m
Delta
Deal found 7/23$471

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 July 24, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$411
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$408
(Delta)

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Average 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 July 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Gainesville that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

11:55 pm-9:31 am

1 stop6h 36m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 9/29

6:57 pm-12:26 am

1 stop8h 29m

$411

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-3:06 pm

1 stop6h 06m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 9/26

1:26 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$411

San FranciscoGainesville

SFO - GNV

SFOGNV

San Francisco

Wed 8/19

12:38 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Gainesville Regional

Wed 8/26

5:19 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$429

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

9:50 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 41m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 9/29

1:26 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$436

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/19

9:45 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 46m

Gainesville Regional

Fri 9/25

6:05 pm-12:26 am

1 stop9h 21m

$436

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 9/20

9:45 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 46m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 9/26

1:26 pm-7:26 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$436

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 9/26

9:45 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 46m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 10/5

6:57 pm-12:26 am

1 stop8h 29m

$446

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/23

4:58 pm-9:31 am

2 stops13h 33m

Gainesville Regional

Sat 9/26

5:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

$460

Los AngelesGainesville

LAX - GNV

LAXGNV

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 9/21

9:50 pm-9:31 am

1 stop8h 41m

Gainesville Regional

Mon 9/28

4:00 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$461

Santa AnaGainesville

SNA - GNV

SNAGNV

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/23

4:58 pm-9:31 am

2 stops13h 33m

Gainesville Regional

Tue 9/29

1:26 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops12h 04m

$465

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Gainesville (average of $526). Flying from California to Gainesville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $650). 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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Gainesville flights typically cost between $423 and $528 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $411 on Delta (Sep 19-Sep 29).

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 6h 36m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $411. There are 2130 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, San Diego - Gainesville Regional or San Jose - 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Gainesville (average of $526). Flying from California to Gainesville in December is currently the most expensive (average of $650). 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 July 24, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$308Average$545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$388Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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