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$185+ 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 5/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SAF
Apr 29 — May 61
Tue 4/29
Tue 5/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Santa Fe

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$185
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$447
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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 April 24, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/2410:00 amSAN - SAF
1 stop3h 48mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/303:19 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop4h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$198
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/314:05 pmSAN - SAF
1 stop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/25:59 pmSAF - SAN
1 stop5h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/195:30 amSBA - SAF
1 stop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/287:15 amSAF - SBA
1 stop6h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/712:55 pmONT - SAF
1 stop5h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/97:28 pmSAF - ONT
1 stop3h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/279:55 amLAS - SAF
1 stop3h 53mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/33:19 pmSAF - LAS
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$244
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/249:15 amSFO - SAF
1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/273:19 pmSAF - SFO
1 stop4h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/75:00 amSFO - SAF
1 stop6h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/1410:55 amSAF - SFO
1 stop5h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/272:30 pmSJC - SAF
1 stop6h 28mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/31:18 pmSAF - SJC
1 stop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$269
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 8/144:43 pmLAS - SAF
1 stop4h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/165:59 pmSAF - LAS
1 stop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/2812:50 pmSNA - SAF
1 stop5h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 7/57:18 pmSAF - SNA
1 stop3h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 5/84:10 pmBUR - SAF
1 stop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/127:00 amSAF - BUR
1 stop7h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 4/309:47 amSJC - SAF
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/33:25 pmSAF - SJC
1 stop4h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$304

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 April 24, 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

Sat 5/24

10:00 am-2:48 pm

1 stop3h 48m

Santa Fe

Fri 5/30

3:19 pm-6:26 pm

1 stop4h 07m

$198

San DiegoSanta Fe

SAN - SAF

SANSAF

San Diego

Sat 5/31

4:05 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop4h 53m

Santa Fe

Mon 6/2

5:59 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$219

Santa BarbaraSanta Fe

SBA - SAF

SBASAF

Santa Barbara

Tue 8/19

5:30 am-12:40 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Santa Fe

Thu 8/28

7:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop6h 50m

$244

OntarioSanta Fe

ONT - SAF

ONTSAF

Ontario

Sat 6/7

12:55 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop5h 03m

Santa Fe

Mon 6/9

7:28 pm-9:38 pm

1 stop3h 10m

$244

Las VegasSanta Fe

LAS - SAF

LASSAF

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 5/27

9:55 am-2:48 pm

1 stop3h 53m

Santa Fe

Tue 6/3

3:19 pm-7:17 pm

1 stop4h 58m

$244

San FranciscoSanta Fe

SFO - SAF

SFOSAF

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

9:15 am-2:48 pm

1 stop4h 33m

Santa Fe

Tue 5/27

3:19 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop4h 39m

$265

San FranciscoSanta Fe

SFO - SAF

SFOSAF

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

5:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Santa Fe

Wed 5/14

10:55 am-3:18 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$269

San JoseSanta Fe

SJC - SAF

SJCSAF

San Jose

Tue 5/27

2:30 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 28m

Santa Fe

Tue 6/3

1:18 pm-5:22 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$269

Santa AnaSanta Fe

SNA - SAF

SNASAF

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 6/28

12:50 pm-6:58 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Santa Fe

Sat 7/5

7:18 pm-9:51 pm

1 stop3h 33m

$298

BurbankSanta Fe

BUR - SAF

BURSAF

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 5/8

4:10 pm-10:26 pm

1 stop5h 16m

Santa Fe

Mon 5/12

7:00 am-1:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$302

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 $534). 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 April 24, 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 April 24, 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
8,685 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,685 reviews

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Food

6.6

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 Ontario - 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 $534). 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$253Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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