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$179+ Cheap flights from Wilkes-Barre, PA to California

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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Apr 7 — Apr 141
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Round-trip from

$244
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One-way from

$179
(American Airlines)

Popular in

November

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January

Average price

$504
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Cheapest flights from Wilkes-Barre to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Wilkes-Barre to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/35:32 pmAVP - LAS
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/1010:15 pmLAS - AVP
1 stop9h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/245:07 pmAVP - SFO
1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/312:21 amSFO - AVP
1 stop7h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/176:20 pmAVP - LAX
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/246:05 amLAX - AVP
1 stop7h 24mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/2$306
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 5/76:00 amAVP - SAN
1 stop8h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1010:59 amSAN - AVP
1 stop7h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 8/1612:15 pmAVP - SJC
2 stops11h 18mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/227:28 pmSJC - AVP
2 stops12h 14mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$319
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 4/306:00 pmAVP - SAN
1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/710:19 amSAN - AVP
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$343
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 7/305:30 pmAVP - LAS
1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/49:05 pmLAS - AVP
2 stops9h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 4/176:00 amAVP - SFO
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/219:01 pmSFO - AVP
1 stop9h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/1$393
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 4/96:00 amAVP - ONT
2 stops15h 29mAmerican Airlines
Fri 4/1810:40 pmONT - AVP
1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$419
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 7/812:00 pmAVP - SNA
2 stops12h 51mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/1211:28 amSNA - AVP
1 stop9h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1$419
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:33 pmAVP - SFO
1 stop8h 16mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/710:00 amSFO - AVP
1 stop8h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$439
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/25:25 pmAVP - SNA
1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/1010:50 amSNA - AVP
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$439

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Wilkes-Barre to California 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 April 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Wilkes-Barre to California that are best for you.

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ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 5/3

5:32 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 5/10

10:15 pm-11:08 am

1 stop9h 53m

$244

ScrantonSan Francisco

AVP - SFO

AVPSFO

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 5/24

5:07 pm-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 6/3

12:21 am-11:08 am

1 stop7h 47m

$279

ScrantonLos Angeles

AVP - LAX

AVPLAX

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 5/17

5:07 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop9h 08m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/24

6:05 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$306

ScrantonSan Diego

AVP - SAN

AVPSAN

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 5/7

6:00 am-11:37 am

1 stop8h 37m

San Diego

Sat 5/10

10:59 am-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$309

ScrantonSan Jose

AVP - SJC

AVPSJC

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Sat 8/16

12:15 pm-8:33 pm

2 stops11h 18m

San Jose

Fri 8/22

7:28 pm-10:42 am

2 stops12h 14m

$319

ScrantonSan Diego

AVP - SAN

AVPSAN

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 4/30

6:00 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop8h 28m

San Diego

Wed 5/7

10:19 am-9:54 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$343

ScrantonLas Vegas

AVP - LAS

AVPLAS

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Wed 7/30

5:30 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Mon 8/4

9:05 pm-9:45 am

2 stops9h 40m

$344

ScrantonSan Francisco

AVP - SFO

AVPSFO

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

9:01 pm-9:42 am

1 stop9h 41m

$393

ScrantonSanta Ana

AVP - SNA

AVPSNA

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Tue 7/8

12:00 pm-9:51 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 7/12

11:28 am-11:54 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$419

ScrantonSanta Ana

AVP - SNA

AVPSNA

Wilkes-Barre Scranton

Fri 5/2

5:25 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 5/10

10:50 am-9:37 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$439

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Wilkes-Barre to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilkes-Barre to California (average of $246). Flying from Wilkes-Barre to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 W1L to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Wilkes-Barre to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Wilkes-Barre to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, 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 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated April 2, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from Wilkes-Barre to California by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,820 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
157 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Wilkes-Barre to California one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $179. United Airlines flights start at $229 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $502 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Wilkes-Barre to California?

    The most popular flight routes from Wilkes-Barre to California are Wilkes-Barre Scranton - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, Wilkes-Barre Scranton - Los Angeles and Wilkes-Barre Scranton - San Diego.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Wilkes-Barre to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Wilkes-Barre to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Wilkes-Barre to California?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Wilkes-Barre to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Wilkes-Barre to California 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 Wilkes-Barre to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Wilkes-Barre to California (average of $246). Flying from Wilkes-Barre to California in June is currently the most expensive (average of $328). 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 4 airlines flying from Wilkes-Barre to California

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Wilkes-Barre to California. 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 April 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$106Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$203Average$581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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