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$181+ 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAF
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$232
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$181
(American Airlines)

Popular in

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April

Average price

$374
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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 February 20, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2512:59 pmLAX - SAF
1 stop3h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/316:26 pmSAF - LAX
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/64:12 pmLAX - SAF
1 stop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/96:05 pmSAF - LAX
1 stop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/261:02 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop3h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 3/306:26 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/511:27 amLAS - SAF
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/126:26 pmSAF - LAS
1 stop4h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/712:58 pmRNO - SAF
1 stop3h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/116:26 pmSAF - RNO
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 3/166:30 pmSFO - SAF
1 stop6h 43mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/246:26 pmSAF - SFO
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1412:30 pmSNA - SAF
1 stop4h 26mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/196:26 pmSAF - SNA
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$274
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/14:09 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/296:11 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. 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 3/75:00 amSFO - SAF
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/116:11 pmSAF - SFO
1 stop5h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/18$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/164:17 pmONT - SAF
1 stop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/207:00 amSAF - ONT
1 stop6h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$314
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Sat 4/268:45 amSNA - SAF
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/286:06 pmSAF - SNA
1 stop4h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/88:45 amRNO - SAF
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/126:11 pmSAF - RNO
1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$325

Find flights from California to Santa Fe within your budget

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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Santa Fe

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Tue 3/25

12:59 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop3h 57m

Santa Fe

Tue 4/1

6:26 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$232

Los AngelesSanta Fe

LAX - SAF

LAXSAF

Los Angeles

Tue 5/6

4:12 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 14m

Santa Fe

Fri 5/9

6:05 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$233

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Wed 3/26

1:02 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop3h 54m

Santa Fe

Sun 3/30

6:26 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$244

Las VegasSanta Fe

LAS - SAF

LASSAF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/5

11:27 am-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Santa Fe

Wed 3/12

6:26 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop4h 29m

$249

RenoSanta Fe

RNO - SAF

RNOSAF

Reno

Fri 3/7

12:58 pm-5:54 pm

1 stop3h 56m

Santa Fe

Tue 3/11

6:26 pm-10:34 pm

1 stop5h 08m

$254

San FranciscoSanta Fe

SFO - SAF

SFOSAF

San Francisco

Sun 3/16

6:30 pm-2:13 am

1 stop6h 43m

Santa Fe

Mon 3/24

6:26 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$254

Santa AnaSanta Fe

SNA - SAF

SNASAF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Fri 3/14

12:30 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop4h 26m

Santa Fe

Wed 3/19

6:26 pm-9:48 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$274

San FranciscoSanta Fe

SFO - SAF

SFOSAF

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

5:00 am-12:46 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Santa Fe

Tue 3/11

6:11 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop5h 40m

$281

OntarioSanta Fe

ONT - SAF

ONTSAF

Ontario

Wed 4/16

4:17 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Santa Fe

Sun 4/20

7:00 am-12:38 pm

1 stop6h 38m

$314

Santa AnaSanta Fe

SNA - SAF

SNASAF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 4/26

8:45 am-5:02 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Santa Fe

Mon 4/28

6:06 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$315

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Travel insights for flights from California to Santa Fe

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Santa Fe including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 $563). 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 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
8,766 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Deb,Jan 2025

MKE - ORD

It was terrible! So much to say, but in a nutshell we used vouchers from United because our last trip with them was awful with many mishaps and errors made. Unfortunately, this trip was even worse!

Related info for your journey

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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.

  • 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, San Diego - Santa Fe or Los Angeles - 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 $563). 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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