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$236+ Cheap flights from California to Santa Fe (SAF)

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 — SAF
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Santa Fe

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Santa Fe flight deals. Data was last updated June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$236
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$603
From California to Santa Fe
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Cheapest flights from California to Santa Fe
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Santa Fe. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 18, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 7/1012:56 pmRNO - SAF
1 stop4h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/127:23 pmSAF - RNO
1 stop4h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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.
Wed 7/161:23 pmLAX - SAF
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/197:23 pmSAF - LAX
1 stop3h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/17$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/55:15 amSMF - SAF
1 stop6h 27mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/165:59 pmSAF - SMF
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 7/1212:50 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/197:23 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop3h 32mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Fri 8/11:10 pmLAS - SAF
1 stop4h 38mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/47:23 pmSAF - LAS
1 stop3h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Thu 7/1012:54 pmSMF - SAF
1 stop4h 54mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/167:23 pmSAF - SMF
1 stop3h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$245
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/38:46 amSFO - SAF
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/63:30 pmSAF - SFO
1 stop4h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/69:00 amRNO - SAF
1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/910:45 amSAF - RNO
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/18$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/159:00 amLAX - SAF
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/227:05 amSAF - LAX
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$262
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Wed 6/2512:55 pmONT - SAF
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 7/17:28 pmSAF - ONT
1 stop3h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/16$279
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/55:05 amONT - SAF
1 stop6h 37mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/1210:45 amSAF - ONT
1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$314
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/56:50 amSNA - SAF
1 stop4h 52mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/125:59 pmSAF - SNA
1 stop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/16$314

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Santa Fe 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 June 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Santa Fe that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Santa Fe

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Depart

Return

Price

RenoSanta Fe

RNO - SAF

RNOSAF

Reno

Thu 7/10

12:56 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 52m

Santa Fe

Sat 7/12

7:23 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 36m

$244

SacramentoSanta Fe

SMF - SAF

SMFSAF

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

5:15 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 27m

Santa Fe

Sat 8/16

5:59 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$244

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Wed 7/16

1:23 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Santa Fe

Sat 7/19

7:23 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop3h 24m

$244

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Sat 7/12

12:50 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 58m

Santa Fe

Sat 7/19

7:23 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop3h 32m

$244

Las VegasSanta Fe

LAS - SAF

LASSAF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 8/1

1:10 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 38m

Santa Fe

Mon 8/4

7:23 pm-9:57 pm

1 stop3h 34m

$244

SacramentoSanta Fe

SMF - SAF

SMFSAF

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/10

12:54 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Santa Fe

Wed 7/16

7:23 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop3h 59m

$245

San FranciscoSanta Fe

SFO - SAF

SFOSAF

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

8:46 am-2:51 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Fe

Sat 9/6

3:30 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop4h 49m

$254

RenoSanta Fe

RNO - SAF

RNOSAF

Reno

Sat 9/6

9:00 am-5:09 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Santa Fe

Tue 9/9

10:45 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 42m

$260

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Tue 7/15

9:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Santa Fe

Tue 7/22

7:05 am-12:49 pm

1 stop6h 44m

$262

OntarioSanta Fe

ONT - SAF

ONTSAF

Ontario

Tue 8/5

5:05 am-12:42 pm

1 stop6h 37m

Santa Fe

Tue 8/12

10:45 am-5:25 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$314

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Best time to book a flight from California to Santa Fe

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Santa Fe from California with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Santa Fe

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from California to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 SAF?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Santa Fe. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 18, 2025.

When flying from California to Santa Fe, 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 Santa Fe by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Santa Fe ranges from 0.5 - 2.6 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.6 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Santa Fe when rainfall is around 0.5 in.

Temperature in Santa Fe by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Santa Fe, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 32.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Santa Fe

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe. Reviews last updated June 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Santa Fe, such as United Airlines and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,810 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,810 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,810 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,810 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.0

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Santa Fe. 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 Santa Fe from California?

    If you book a flight to Santa Fe from California, you will be flying to Santa Fe, which is the city’s only airport. Santa Fe (SAF) is located 9.8 mi from the center of Santa Fe.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Santa Fe?

    When deciding which route to take from California to Santa Fe consider San Francisco - Santa Fe, Los Angeles - Santa Fe or Ontario - Santa Fe as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Santa Fe?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Santa Fe 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 Santa Fe?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Santa Fe (average of $372). Flying from California to Santa Fe in March is currently the most expensive (average of $536). 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 Santa Fe

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from California to Santa Fe. 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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