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$100+ Cheap flights from California to Santa Fe (SAF)

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LAX — SAF
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Santa Fe

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Santa Fe (SAF). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$219
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$100
(United Airlines)
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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 January 21, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/191:33 pmSNA - SAF
1 stop3h 22mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/266:25 pmSAF - SNA
1 stop4h 22mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/1911:27 amLAS - SAF
1 stop5h 28mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/266:25 pmSAF - LAS
1 stop4h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$219
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/810:06 amSMF - SAF
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Sat 2/153:26 pmSAF - SMF
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$226
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/265:00 amSBA - SAF
1 stop6h 44mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/17:00 amSAF - SBA
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 2/213:45 pmSMF - SAF
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/276:05 pmSAF - SMF
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/510:20 amSAN - SAF
1 stop6h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/126:26 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop4h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$244
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/54:09 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Wed 3/1210:55 amSAF - SAN
2 stops10h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/41:45 pmRNO - SAF
1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/81:23 pmSAF - RNO
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$254
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/1112:14 pmSFO - SAF
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/16:26 pmSAF - SFO
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/1112:55 pmSFO - SAF
2 stops8h 20mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/17:00 amSAF - SFO
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1511:45 amLAS - SAF
1 stop4h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/167:00 amSAF - LAS
1 stop6h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$289
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/135:05 amONT - SAF
1 stop6h 39mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/167:00 amSAF - ONT
1 stop6h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$314

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 January 21, 2025.

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Santa AnaSanta Fe

SNA - SAF

SNASAF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 2/19

1:33 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop3h 22m

Santa Fe

Wed 2/26

6:25 pm-9:47 pm

1 stop4h 22m

$219

Las VegasSanta Fe

LAS - SAF

LASSAF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 2/19

11:27 am-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 28m

Santa Fe

Wed 2/26

6:25 pm-9:52 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$219

SacramentoSanta Fe

SMF - SAF

SMFSAF

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/8

10:06 am-2:56 pm

1 stop3h 50m

Santa Fe

Sat 2/15

3:26 pm-6:46 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$226

Santa BarbaraSanta Fe

SBA - SAF

SBASAF

Santa Barbara

Wed 2/26

5:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop6h 44m

Santa Fe

Sat 3/1

7:00 am-1:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$244

SacramentoSanta Fe

SMF - SAF

SMFSAF

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/21

3:45 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Santa Fe

Thu 2/27

6:05 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$244

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Wed 3/5

10:20 am-5:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

Santa Fe

Wed 3/12

6:26 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop4h 20m

$244

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Wed 3/5

4:09 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Santa Fe

Wed 3/12

10:55 am-8:23 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$250

RenoSanta Fe

RNO - SAF

RNOSAF

Reno

Tue 2/4

1:45 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Santa Fe

Sat 2/8

1:23 pm-5:43 pm

1 stop5h 20m

$254

San FranciscoSanta Fe

SFO - SAF

SFOSAF

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:14 pm-5:56 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Santa Fe

Tue 4/1

6:26 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop5h 10m

$254

San FranciscoSanta Fe

SFO - SAF

SFOSAF

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 20m

Santa Fe

Tue 4/1

7:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop5h 44m

$260

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Best time to book a flight from California to Santa Fe

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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 $562). 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 January 21, 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 January 21, 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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 San Diego - 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 $562). 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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