C$ 147 Find Cheap Flights from Calgary to California

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Best California Flight Deals from Calgary

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los AngelesdirectC$ 218
San Francisco
San FranciscodirectC$ 214
San Diego
San Diego1 stopC$ 302
Palm Springs
Palm SpringsdirectC$ 220
San Jose
San Jose1 stopC$ 386
Fresno
Fresno1 stopC$ 668
Los Angeles
Los AngelesdirectC$ 218
San Francisco
San FranciscodirectC$ 214
San Diego
San Diego1 stopC$ 302
Palm Springs
Palm SpringsdirectC$ 220
San Jose
San Jose1 stopC$ 386
Fresno
Fresno1 stopC$ 668

Cheap Flights from Calgary to California

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Calgary to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Calgary to California

Thu, 15 Jan - Thu, 29 Jan
WestJet Logo
10:05 a.m. - 12:12 p.m.YYC-SFO
3h 07mdirect
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1:00 p.m. - 4:48 p.m.SFO-YYC
2h 48mdirect
C$ 214WestJet
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Tue, 13 Jan - Mon, 19 Jan
WestJet Logo
7:40 p.m. - 10:03 p.m.YYC-LAX
3h 23mdirect
WestJet Logo
5:45 p.m. - 9:59 p.m.LAX-YYC
3h 14mdirect
C$ 218WestJet
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Sat, 6 Dec - Sat, 13 Dec
Air Canada Logo
6:00 a.m. - 11:25 a.m.YYC-PSP
6h 25m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
12:10 p.m. - 7:44 p.m.PSP-YYC
6h 34m1 stop
C$ 241Air Canada
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Sat, 22 Nov - Sat, 29 Nov
Air Canada Logo
8:00 a.m. - 1:24 p.m.YYC-LAX
6h 24m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
6:30 a.m. - 1:55 p.m.LAX-YYC
6h 25m1 stop
C$ 246Air Canada
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Sat, 22 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
United Airlines Logo
3:30 p.m. - 5:29 p.m.YYC-SFO
2h 59mdirect
United Airlines Logo
8:39 a.m. - 12:26 p.m.SFO-YYC
2h 47mdirect
C$ 266United Airlines
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Thu, 11 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
United Airlines Logo
2:13 p.m. - 8:31 p.m.YYC-PSP
7h 18m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:15 a.m. - 9:53 p.m.PSP-YYC
15h 38m1 stop
C$ 290United Airlines
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Fri, 12 Dec - Sun, 14 Dec
Flair Airlines Logo
11:05 p.m. - 9:30 a.m.YYC-SFO
11h 25m1 stop
Flair Airlines Logo
10:15 a.m. - 8:55 p.m.SFO-YYC
9h 40m1 stop
C$ 297Flair Airlines
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Tue, 4 Nov - Thu, 20 Nov
Delta Logo
6:45 a.m. - 1:05 p.m.YYC-LAX
7h 20m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:06 p.m. - 11:10 p.m.LAX-YYC
5h 04m1 stop
C$ 305Delta
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Thu, 4 Dec - Thu, 11 Dec
Delta Logo
2:45 p.m. - 11:44 p.m.YYC-SAN
9h 59m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:50 a.m. - 8:57 p.m.SAN-YYC
12h 07m1 stop
C$ 311Delta
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Mon, 24 Nov - Fri, 28 Nov
Flair Airlines Logo
7:15 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.YYC-LAS
12h 15m1 stop
Flair Airlines Logo
7:15 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.LAS-YYC
15h 05m1 stop
C$ 316Flair Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Calgary to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Calgary to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Calgary to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Calgary found in the last 72 hours was to San Diego, at C$ 169 round-trip. The most popular route is from Calgary (YYC) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was C$ 219.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Calgary to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of C$ 372, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Calgary to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Calgary to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Calgary to California is May, when tickets cost C$ 284 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 554 and C$ 440 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Calgary to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Calgary to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Calgary to California, look for departures on Thursdays and avoid leaving on a Monday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from California, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Calgary to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Calgary to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below-average price on a flight from Calgary to California, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flightC$ 147
Best time to beat the crowds (8% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (40% more expensive on average)
Flight from Calgary to Palm Springs

FAQs - booking California flights

  • If I want to visit Disneyland Park, which airport should I fly to?

    Visitors planning to attend Disneyland Park and Resort in Anaheim, California, should plan to fly to LAX. The drive from LAX to Disneyland is approximately 50 minutes to an hour, depending on traffic and the time of day. Disneyland offers a shuttle to/from LAX, which costs about $85 for the first passenger and $10 for each additional passenger, with an allowance for up to 9 passengers.

  • Which airport in California is closest to Yosemite National Park?

    Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) is the closest airport to Yosemite National Park. There are many commuter flights within California that depart from SFO, LAX, and other airports. Driving to Yosemite takes about five hours from LAX and four hours from SFO.

  • Do I need a visa to fly from Calgary to California?

    Canadian citizens who arrive in the US via flight must display a valid, non-expired Canadian passport, and visitors can also display valid, non-expired NEXUS cards. Canadian citizens do not need a visa to visit the United States. Canadian permanent residents who arrive in the U.S. from Canada should review their individual requirements before traveling.

  • How can I make my flight from Calgary to California more sustainable?

    Travelers concerned with their environmental impact can take steps like packing light and flying direct, which reduces fuel consumption. Your choice of airline is also a factor in sustainability. WestJet is a great option, as in 2022 they began operating some flights between San Francisco and Calgary with Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), the most effective and safest decarbonization method in jet fuel.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Calgary to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Calgary to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Calgary to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Calgary to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Calgary to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Calgary to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Calgary to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Calgary to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost C$ 203 on average. Morning departures are around 405% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the morning, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is C$ 1,025.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Calgary to the following destinations at these prices or less: Las Vegas C$ 194 one-way - C$ 291 round-trip; Los Angeles C$ 505 one-way - C$ 278 round-trip
  • Passengers seeking cheap airfare between Calgary, Alberta, and California, United States, can find competitive rates by departing from Calgary International Airport (YYC). Destinations with cheapest fares are at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or San Francisco International Airport (SFO), the two largest cities in California.
  • Los Angeles International Airport is a hub for the most passenger airlines in the United States and ranks in the top five U.S. airports for passenger as well as cargo traffic. Flying to LAX allows travelers proximity to numerous attractions in Los Angeles, including Hollywood sightseeing, famous beaches along the Pacific coast, as well as the various centers of industry throughout L.A.
  • San Francisco International Airport is also a major airport in California, serving the Bay Area, home of Silicon Valley and the American tech industry. Picturesque San Francisco and the surrounding East Bay and North Bay areas are also popular tourist destinations for the region’s rocky coastlines, Victorian architecture, sights like the Golden Gate Bridge, and dynamic dining scene.
  • Travelers who want the shortest flight time between Calgary and California will want to look for direct flights, which take about 3 hours. There are many options for direct flights from airlines including WestJet, United Airlines, Air Canada, and Lynx Air for competitive rates.
  • Those seeking the cheapest flights between Calgary and California can find the best fares by flying to LAX. The cheapest fares include a combination of direct flights and flights with one layover and multiple airlines. Some cheap fares land in LAX and depart from SFO, but the cheapest are to/from LAX. Airlines with the lowest fares include Lynx Air, WestJet, Flair Airlines, Spirit, and Air Canada.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Calgary to California

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Calgary to California. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Calgary to California? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
7.3Food
7.9Entertainment
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
7.9Comfort
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They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

2.0 MediocreLeslie, Oct 2025BOS - SFO
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They changed planes and the new plane couldn’t carry enough fuel to fly across the country so we had to stop in Kansas City to refuel. Flight was delayed .

Flight was too crowded and seats are too small, especially since passengrs are getting larger. Having a middle seat is ALWAYS tough! Woman on my left was large & kept creeping in to my space. Flight personnel were great! Have more savory rather than sweet snacks please.

The crew took good care of us. The flight from ATL to SFO is a longer one, and there were multiple beverage offerings. I like the 757's that Delta uses. Good airplane that is comfortable. I do wish Delta would separate Priority boarding from the better seats. I would gladly take a smaller seat in an open row than be jammed into Comfort just to get priority boarding, just to make sure I don't have to check a bag.

The crew was not very visible. This might be a good thing for people who wanted to sleep but seemed odd when compared to the Atlantic crossing where they are more present in the cabin. The Food (beef) was not good. Tough and tasteless. Would love to see more choices on a long flight like that.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

The flight crew was friendly. I tried to adjust my seat online ahead of time but no option existed without additional fees. My friend asked at the gate about a seat change and was able to make it happen. That was great! The flight crew moved a very tall gentleman and his companion which allowed us to have more space which was nice. Overall, good experience. Appreciated the blanket and pillow.

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

It was beautiful easy and smooth experience. Thank you. Will definitely get Delta for my next travel.

Food was surprisingly good but the WiFi was not great

My flight was extremely cold. I had a jacket and a cover was left in each seat. The cover was extremely thin and I have a disability, fibromyalgia and arthrithis and AC air is the worst. I closed my vent and my husbands vent and it still was frigid. I asked the attendant if I could get another cover and she quickly almost dismissively and totally unconcerned stating, (I quote) (one per chair) and walked off so quickly that I didn't get a chance to explain to her that I literally have adisability. I didnt want to make a seen so I set on that flight for over 5 hours in pain, joints locking up and extremely uncomfortable. When my fibromyalgia flares up my joints not only ache but they will lock up also and it takes me days to get back to my regular self even though I take medication for it. I felt like it would not have hurt anyone at all for her to just give me an extra cover because I'm sure they have all types of medical issues in people that fly every day.

The food quality sucks. One must starve if they do not eat flesh Or wheat based products Some variety would be expected. The trivial amount of snacks and or food is inhumane

We Left Calgary 1/2 hour late and that made for a tight connection in Denver. After arriving everything was done to help us make our connection. That was a great effort. Thank You United

Flight was timely, relatively comfortable, with decent entertainment and food served. Only problem encountered was with the free messaging which I highly appreciate, but it did not work from iphone to non-iphones.

The internet service I paid for didn’t work at all and the flight crew was not very friendly.

Subject: Formal Complaint: Discriminatory and Unprofessional Conduct – Request for Immediate Action & Compensation Dear [Airline Customer Relations Team], I am writing to file a formal complaint regarding my recent travel experience with [Airline], which was by far the worst I have ever encountered. What occurred was not only unprofessional, but in several instances discriminatory, unsafe, and unacceptable. On the first leg of my trip, I arrived only four minutes past check-in. Instead of making any attempt to resolve the matter, your representative flatly denied me boarding and made me wait while she attended to passengers who arrived after me. By the time a manager intervened, it was too late to board, costing me time, money, and unnecessary frustration. The second leg of my trip (Chicago–San Francisco) raised even more serious concerns. From the outset, it was apparent that the staff—particularly two attendants—prioritized Caucasian passengers while dismissing African American and minority passengers. • When a Caucasian passenger in the exit row refused to comply with federal safety requirements, I, as a first responder, immediately offered to switch seats and assume the responsibility. My offer was blatantly ignored, and instead, a Caucasian passenger seated further up was chosen. This was discriminatory and deeply insulting, especially as I was actively de-escalating the situation that could have delayed the flight further. • During a lengthy tarmac delay of over 90 minutes, passengers were given conflicting and unreasonable instructions that created unnecessary distress and tension. • Throughout the flight, a visibly intoxicated passenger directly in front of me was disruptive, rude to others, failed to comply with seatbelt and electronic device rules, and yet faced no enforcement from the crew. In stark contrast, I was singled out for repeated compliance checks even though I was following every rule. This unequal treatment was so obvious that multiple passengers around me spoke up in my defense. This pattern of behavior demonstrated a clear lack of professionalism, disregard for passenger safety, and discriminatory treatment. I expect far better from an airline of your stature. As a paying customer subjected to this unacceptable treatment, I am formally requesting: 1. A full investigation into the conduct of the staff on both flights. 2. A written apology acknowledging the discriminatory and unprofessional behavior I endured. 3. Appropriate compensation for the distress, inconvenience, and mishandling of my travel. If this matter is not addressed promptly and thoroughly, I will have no choice but to escalate my complaint further, including filing with the U.S. Department of Transportation and sharing my experience through other channels. I trust [Airline] will take this complaint seriously and provide a timely resolution.

Check in was quick and easy during early hours. Flight was on time, and customer services was a plus.

I understand that the food on the airplane wouldn’t be fantastic. However, it wasn’t good at all. 😭

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

The ceiling leaked water on me. The toilets smelled very bad in the rear cabin

When I purchased the flights I included the luggage, the luggage was not added and got charged the full price anyway. Had to pay for the luggage at check in. Initial flight was delayed, we missed our 9am connection (flew with my wife), then the airline rebooks us to the next flights, putting my wife in at 1.40pm and me at 4pm, what a crazy wait time. We managed to fix it with customer service and they put me in the 1:40pm flight too, but they left my baggage behind in the 4pm flight. When arrived to my destination, of course no luggage. It was delivered to the address thankfully late at night. The experience sucked.

Very good experience. Great cabin crew. Much better than expected

Typical Canadian airline experience. Charger and tray were broken, food was poor quality, and yet you're still paying more than flights with equal to better service than elsewhere globally.

Not enough food option. And not enough advices or information about what we are gonna eat.

my carry-on bag was delayed and I did not receive it until the day of my return at the airport. This delay caused me significant inconvenience, as I did not have access to my personal belongings for the duration of my trip. I had expected to rely on my carry-on items, and being without them negatively impacted my travel experience.

Technology issues at the bag-check counter caused a delay, and we were unable to check out our bags, ultimately missing our flight. They offered no assistance other than telling us to book another flight out of Calgary. We arrived with plenty of time; if there hadn't been an issue with the kiosk and the length of the lines due to the technical issues, we could have made it home.

Worst check in and bag drop off experience. Staff were incredibly rude given that it’s the WestJet system that is faulty.

The staff at the airport and on the plane were wonderful I especially wanna acknowledge the staff who boarded us at the Calgary airport. The women who helped us board at the airport were incredible… they were so kind and sweet…I very happy with WestJet and I am hoping I can fly more often to Canada.

7 hour layover was a drag. Free internet on the long leg was great.

Was not sent a link to check in online. Tried to check in online using website. Site didn’t work. Called support line, was told it often didn’t work. Went to counter at airport to check bags and get boarding passes. Had to stand in a lineup. They were unable to tell me how much to pay. Had to take a paper to another counter, took a long time to be told what I owed. I fondly remember the days of checking in online, getting my boarding pass digitally, paying for my luggage on line, scanning my passport at the airport to get my luggage tags, and putting my luggage on the conveyor. Easy peasy. Air Canada has really taken a step back in time, and made what was an easy check in experience to one that seemed unduly long and frustrating.

Really out of Air Canada's control due to long delay because of mechanical issues. While doing their best, disappointed by their assumption that all passengers have smart phones. Should have communicated food voucher availability at gate area. Late arrival cost me an extra $51 because public transit was not available, Otherwise, feel Air Canada did their best dealing with their challenges. Will likely continue using them in the future.

They canceled my flight, I had to rent a car, drive 14 hours. They tell to go on line for a refund, but only offer $24 for a $210 flight and you can’t get hold of anybody by phone and no help from staff at the airport.

I wish to travel with Air Canada for my next trip

They were very attentive, polite, professional and great customer service skills.

Business class was not worth the extra charge. Overpriced for slightly larger seat. Nothing special. Small older plane.

Pros: The airplane was new and had in-flight entertainment (tablet behind seats) with new movies instead of watching on personal devices. Cons: the flight time was changed without informing us. When I booked the flight, the time was 13:30pm (also in the email confirmation). However, when I reached the airport, the time was conveniently changed to 14:55pm. When I asked at the counter, they said the flight always took off at this time. The booking was made by Air Canada, but the flight was operated by United.

The app was great, service was wonderful, everything was quick and easy

On the flight from Montreal to Calgary the flight attendant we had was excellent. Unfortunately I did not get her name but she made the flight very comfortable and enjoyable.

Like- beer/wine for free Dis-like- all other aspects- customer service was horrible the entire trip. No help from Air Canada after they changed flight 6+ hours later. Also they put us on standby for no reason. Then almost 2 hours to get our bags after we arrived back at airport

On time flight. Reasonably comfortable seats. Disliked having to pay for refreshment and snacks.

Very bead I am going to Vancouver to toronto. Not boarding receive. Before flight ✈️ time I have to take boarding. Boarding manager asking me pay $89 . Just flight ✈️ time before I pay .after provided the Boarding pass. Flair Airlines management not good. But kayak is best application.

Not good Even after I made my booking, I was charged $90 for my boarding pass. I have collected boarding pass i pay $90 near . Flair airline not good. Without pay no boarding pass.

The flight was smooth, but the seats are not comfortable. I was not able to sleep. The sizes for the personal item and carry-on are way smaller than other airlines.

Leg room was terrible and seats very narrow. Flight was also delayed.

The worst airline experience that I ever had in my life. The fare was cheap but boy do you pay for it when it comes to baggages, carry-ons, food on board and lack of available staff at check-in. Almost every other passenger on my flight had the same complaints and experience. We all bonded discussing our displeasure. My husband and I will definitely not be traveling with Flair Airlines. We'll take anyone else.

The most uncomfortable plane I ever fly on. The seats won't even recline a little. For a 5 hrs flight at night and tired it felt like torture

Seats in 1 res are dispersed all over the plane, even child was across

Personally, I will not use this fight again. The service is poor, you have to buy even water. They don't provide anything even sneak, you have to buy. They said Personally items for 7 kg. Then they use some measurements, if you have 7kg and if it's not getting inside of their measurements, you have to pay 80$ this is robbery. I will prefer other flight then this. I am désappointement taking this airplane.

It’s a shameful company. It ask as to go to counter to take the boarding pass, they simply send it by email, just to check the bags’ size in a smaller than normal template. DONT USE FLAIR! It will be more expensive than normal airlines at the end.

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