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$149+ 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 10/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAF
Oct 19 — Oct 261
Sun 10/19
Sun 10/26
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 September 19, 2025.

Round-trip from

$244
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$408

Good round-trip deal

$254 or less
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($17 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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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 September 19, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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.
Fri 10/314:10 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/36:00 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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 10/159:20 amLAS - SAF
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/224:36 pmSAF - LAS
1 stop5h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/89:16 amSFO - SAF
1 stop5h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/153:30 pmSAF - SFO
1 stop5h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/251:03 pmLAX - SAF
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/274:36 pmSAF - LAX
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$255
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:03 pmLAX - SAF
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/71:12 pmSAF - LAX
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$256
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Fri 10/241:03 pmLAX - SAF
Nonstop2h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/274:36 pmSAF - LAX
Nonstop2h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/69:00 amLAX - SAF
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/91:12 pmSAF - LAX
Nonstop2h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 11/89:00 amLAX - SAF
Nonstop2h 02mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/123:25 pmSAF - LAX
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/16$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/18. 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 11/14:00 pmSMF - SAF
1 stop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/106:00 pmSAF - SMF
1 stop5h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/18$266
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sun 11/99:15 amSFO - SAF
1 stop4h 37mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/173:25 pmSAF - SFO
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/19. 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 11/146:30 amSMF - SAF
1 stop4h 32mAmerican Airlines
Fri 11/216:31 pmSAF - SMF
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/19$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. 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.
Sat 10/119:20 amLAS - SAF
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sun 10/127:24 pmSAF - LAS
1 stop3h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/17$276

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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 September 19, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Santa Fe that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Santa Fe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Fri 10/31

4:10 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 49m

Santa Fe

Mon 11/3

6:00 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$244

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

9:00 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Santa Fe

Mon 11/10

1:12 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$255

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

9:00 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Santa Fe

Sun 11/9

1:12 pm-2:30 pm

Nonstop2h 18m

$260

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Sat 11/8

9:00 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Santa Fe

Wed 11/12

3:25 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop3h 54m

$265

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Fri 11/7

9:00 am-12:02 pm

Nonstop2h 02m

Santa Fe

Mon 11/10

6:31 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$265

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Wed 10/15

1:03 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop2h 03m

Santa Fe

Wed 10/22

3:30 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$265

SacramentoSanta Fe

SMF - SAF

SMFSAF

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

4:00 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 59m

Santa Fe

Mon 11/10

6:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$266

SacramentoSanta Fe

SMF - SAF

SMFSAF

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/14

6:30 am-12:02 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Santa Fe

Fri 11/21

6:31 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 03m

$274

Las VegasSanta Fe

LAS - SAF

LASSAF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/11

9:20 am-4:06 pm

1 stop5h 46m

Santa Fe

Sun 10/12

7:24 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop3h 41m

$276

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Mon 10/20

6:05 am-11:56 am

1 stop4h 51m

Santa Fe

Sat 10/25

3:30 pm-6:54 pm

1 stop4h 24m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from California to Santa Fe

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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 $537). 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 September 19, 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.

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  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Santa Fe?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Santa Fe in 2h 02m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 708 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • 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 San Jose - Santa Fe as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Santa Fe?

    On average you can expect to pay $284 for a flight from California to Santa Fe. The cheapest flight overall is $234 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Santa Fe) is currently priced at $274.

  • 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 $537). 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 September 19, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$244Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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