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United
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Nov 3
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$249 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$249
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 6 from McClellan-Palomar to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $249 found 5 days ago
Bargain Flight
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$264 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $264 found 13 hours ago
American Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Nov 3
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$269 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$269
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Oct 6 from McClellan-Palomar to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Nov 3, priced at $269 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$271 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$271
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to Sacramento Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $271 found 6 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Mon, Sep 21
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$275 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$275
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Sep 6 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to Sacramento Intl., returning Mon, Sep 21, priced at $275 found 6 days ago
American Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Wed, Sep 23
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
FAT
Fresno Yosemite Intl.
$279 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$279
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 19 from McClellan-Palomar to Fresno Yosemite Intl., returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $279 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Sun, Nov 1
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$280 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$280
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 29 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to San Francisco Intl., returning Sun, Nov 1, priced at $280 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sat, Oct 31 - Sat, Nov 14
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$291 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Nov 14, priced at $291 found 13 hours ago
American Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Sun, Aug 23
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$296 Roundtrip, found 18 hours ago
$296
Roundtrip
found 18 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 21 from McClellan-Palomar to Sacramento Intl., returning Sun, Aug 23, priced at $296 found 18 hours ago
American Airlines
Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 22
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$316 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$316
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Fri, Sep 11 from McClellan-Palomar to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Tue, Sep 22, priced at $316 found 5 days ago
United
Tue, Oct 27 - Sat, Oct 31
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
BFL
Meadows Field
$320 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$320
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Oct 27 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to Meadows Field, returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $320 found 16 hours ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
FAT
Fresno Yosemite Intl.
$325 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$325
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to Fresno Yosemite Intl., returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $325 found 4 days ago
Delta
Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 2
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$359 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$359
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Nov 2, priced at $359 found 1 day ago
United
Fri, Jul 24 - Sun, Jul 26
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
BFL
Meadows Field
$427 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$427
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Jul 24 from McClellan-Palomar to Meadows Field, returning Sun, Jul 26, priced at $427 found 16 hours ago
American Airlines
Sun, Aug 30 - Sat, Sep 5
CLD
McClellan-Palomar
MRY
Monterey Peninsula
$458 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$458
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sun, Aug 30 from McClellan-Palomar to Monterey Peninsula, returning Sat, Sep 5, priced at $458 found 5 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Sat, Oct 31
XNA
Northwest Arkansas Regional
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$601 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$601
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 28 from Northwest Arkansas Regional to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Oct 31, priced at $601 found 13 hours ago

Cheap Flights to Central California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Central California?

Airline ticket prices fluctuate all the time, depending on the day of the week or the month of the year. The cheapest round trip flights to Central California are in October, but when you book your flight on Hotwire, savings are always in season.

How many airlines fly to Central California?

Variety is the spice of life, even when it comes to booking your next trip. Want options for airlines? You’ll find 15 to choose from for your flight to Central California.

What airport is best to fly into Central California?

When you’re planning your trip to Central California, convenience is the name of the game. Luckily, Central California Visalia Municipal Airport is nearby so you can deplane and get going on checking off everything on your Central California must-do list.

How much are flights to Central California?

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Central California Flight Information
Destination airport
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SJC
Roundtrip price
$38

Last Minute Hotel Deals in Central California

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

Portola Hotel & Spa at Monterey Bay

4 out of 5
Two Portola Plaza Monterey CA
Book a stay at this spa resort in Monterey. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (3,443 reviews)
"Our only complaint is the elevators are too small, everything else was perfect! We went with our two small kids and had the best time."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

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Carmel Mission Inn

Carmel Mission Inn

3.5 out of 5
3665 Rio Rd Carmel CA
Stay at this hotel in Carmel. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), room service, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,821 reviews)
"Large clean room, comfortable bed. Nice amenities"

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

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Spyglass Inn

Spyglass Inn

3 out of 5
2705 Spyglass Dr Pismo Beach CA
Stay at this motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy parking (surcharge), a 24-hour front desk, and a garden. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful staff in our ...
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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
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Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

Hyatt Regency Monterey Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
1 Old Golf Course Rd Monterey CA
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The Monterey Hotel

The Monterey Hotel

3 out of 5
407 Calle Principal Monterey CA
Stay at this hotel in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
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Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

Quality Suites Downtown San Luis Obispo

3 out of 5
1631 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
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Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

Motel 6 Marina, CA - Monterey

2 out of 5
100 Reservation Rd Marina CA
Stay at this motel in Marina. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,140 reviews)
"My last day there the at 8:00 am the gardener started running the air blower it was so loud it lasted for about 1 hr and the smell of fumes went inside the room. I will not stay here again."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

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Top Hotels With Free Airport Shuttle

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1755 North First Street San Jose CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free airport pick-up. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,004 reviews)
"We got in late from the airport and needed a quick stay for the night so that we could head back to the airport to pick up our car rental. We even had free shuttle service the next morning to the airport to pick up the car rental. We had an excellent stay for the price with a free continental ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

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Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

Uptown Oasis San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1355 N 4th Street San Jose CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (870 reviews)
"I was driving to Monterey, had a long day so I decided to spend the night in San Jose. I arrived about 9pm. Room was ready but it smelled very bad. I put my usual belongings inside the room including my medicines, cell phone, computer, glasses and hearing aids. I went to my car to get something when ..."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

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Courtyard San Jose Airport

Courtyard San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1471 N 4th Street San Jose CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"Refrigerator was way too small. Toilet was too low to the ground. Trash cans too small. AC was too close to one of the beds so it froze whoever slept there. other than that it was ok."

Reviewed on Jul 21, 2026

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Courtyard San Jose Airport
Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

Sonesta Select San Jose Airport

3 out of 5
1727 Technology Dr San Jose CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,971 reviews)
"Was not very clean. Very limited dining on site. Noisy room next to the highway."

Reviewed on Jul 23, 2026

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DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

DoubleTree by Hilton San Jose

4 out of 5
2050 Gateway Pl San Jose CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Jose. Enjoy 3 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the clean ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"Very dated hotel and in many ways run-down. Very noticeable smell of old smoke in room. Friendly staff did help me move rooms to one with newer carpet. Have nothing against the staff — the hotel itself is just not up to par. The cost they are able to charge is purely because of location. Know before ..."

Reviewed on Jul 22, 2026

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Apple Farm

Apple Farm

3.5 out of 5
2015 Monterey St San Luis Obispo CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Luis Obispo. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
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