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$111+ 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 9/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAF
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Santa Fe

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 July 31, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 9/91:39 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 9/125:19 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/26$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/91:39 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 9/165:19 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$218
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 9/59:57 am
LAX
-
SAF
1 stop4h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 9/1212:35 pm
SAF
-
LAX
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/102:31 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 07m
American Airlines
Sat 10/176:08 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 23m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/296:30 am
LAX
-
SAF
1 stop4h 35m
American Airlines
Sat 10/312:35 pm
SAF
-
LAX
1 stop6h 50m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/30$276
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 8/292:19 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 08m
American Airlines
Sun 8/305:57 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 8/225:00 am
SBA
-
SAF
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Tue 8/253:21 pm
SAF
-
SBA
1 stop6h 42m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/26$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/266:45 am
SNA
-
SAF
1 stop4h 20m
American Airlines
Wed 9/3012:35 pm
SAF
-
SNA
1 stop3h 57m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/182:19 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 08m
American Airlines
Sat 8/225:57 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 12m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/265:00 am
SMF
-
SAF
1 stop6h 47m
United Airlines
Wed 9/21:22 pm
SAF
-
SMF
1 stop5h 13m
United Airlines
Deal found 7/28$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/231:39 pm
LAX
-
SAF
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Sat 9/265:19 pm
SAF
-
LAX
Nonstop2h 09m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/27$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/1911:13 am
SMF
-
SAF
1 stop5h 14m
American Airlines
Sat 8/223:36 pm
SAF
-
SMF
1 stop4h 19m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/28$314

Find 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 July 31, 2026.

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Round-trip from

$216
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$111
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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Cheapest in

November

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$456 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 31, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Santa Fe that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Sun 9/6

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Fe

Fri 9/11

5:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$236

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Sat 9/12

12:50 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop6h 38m

Santa Fe

Tue 9/15

3:21 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop6h 26m

$236

SacramentoSanta Fe

SMF - SAF

SMFSAF

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/26

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Fe

Wed 9/2

1:22 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop5h 13m

$298

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Wed 11/4

6:25 am-11:33 am

1 stop4h 08m

Santa Fe

Sat 11/7

12:14 pm-3:39 pm

1 stop4h 25m

$314

BurbankSanta Fe

BUR - SAF

BURSAF

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 9/1

9:00 am-5:11 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Santa Fe

Wed 9/9

3:21 pm-8:52 pm

1 stop6h 31m

$314

Santa AnaSanta Fe

SNA - SAF

SNASAF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 8/15

9:45 am-3:05 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Santa Fe

Sat 8/22

3:36 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop4h 09m

$329

San JoseSanta Fe

SJC - SAF

SJCSAF

San Jose

Tue 9/22

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Fe

Tue 9/29

12:35 pm-6:29 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$356

Santa BarbaraSanta Fe

SBA - SAF

SBASAF

Santa Barbara

Sat 8/29

1:00 pm-8:36 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Santa Fe

Tue 9/1

7:10 am-12:59 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$366

Santa BarbaraSanta Fe

SBA - SAF

SBASAF

Santa Barbara

Fri 8/21

5:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop6h 47m

Santa Fe

Tue 8/25

3:21 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$370

Santa AnaSanta Fe

SNA - SAF

SNASAF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 1/6

8:40 am-2:49 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Santa Fe

Sat 1/9

10:45 am-5:31 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$376

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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 $332). Flying from California to Santa Fe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 July 31, 2026.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
California to Santa Fe flights typically cost between $287 and $406 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $217 on American Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 12).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Santa Fe?

The best time to book flights from California to Santa Fe is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Santa Fe in 4h 08m. Fly via United Airlines or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 665 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 Los Angeles - Santa Fe, San Francisco - Santa Fe or Ontario - 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 $436 for a flight from California to Santa Fe. The cheapest flight overall is $246 while the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Santa Fe) is currently priced at $287.

  • 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 $332). Flying from California to Santa Fe in June is currently the most expensive (average of $452). 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 July 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$264Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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