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Frontier Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Sat, Sep 12
DEN
Denver Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$167 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Aug 28 from Denver Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $167 found 5 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Aug 5 - Mon, Aug 24
DEN
Denver Intl.
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$172 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 5 from Denver Intl. to Sacramento Intl., returning Mon, Aug 24, priced at $172 found 6 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Tue, Jul 28 - Sat, Aug 8
DEN
Denver Intl.
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$228 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$228
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jul 28 from Denver Intl. to San Francisco Intl., returning Sat, Aug 8, priced at $228 found 16 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 11
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SFO
San Francisco Intl.
$246 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$246
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 8 from George Bush Intercontinental to San Francisco Intl., returning Tue, Aug 11, priced at $246 found 3 days ago
American Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12
DEN
Denver Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$277 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Denver Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $277 found 4 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12
DEN
Denver Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$277 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Denver Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Sat, Sep 12, priced at $277 found 4 days ago
Delta
Tue, Aug 11 - Mon, Aug 17
DEN
Denver Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$291 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$291
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 11 from Denver Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Mon, Aug 17, priced at $291 found 3 days ago
Delta
Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Sep 9
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
OAK
Oakland Intl.
$300 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Aug 25 from George Bush Intercontinental to Oakland Intl., returning Wed, Sep 9, priced at $300 found 3 days ago
United
Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 18
DEN
Denver Intl.
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$309 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from Denver Intl. to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Tue, Aug 18, priced at $309 found 1 day ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 31
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SMF
Sacramento Intl.
$314 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$314
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from George Bush Intercontinental to Sacramento Intl., returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $314 found 16 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 13
DEN
Denver Intl.
FAT
Fresno Yosemite Intl.
$323 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$323
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Sep 1 from Denver Intl. to Fresno Yosemite Intl., returning Sun, Sep 13, priced at $323 found 1 day ago
Alaska Airlines
Wed, Aug 12 - Mon, Aug 31
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$336 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$336
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Aug 12 from George Bush Intercontinental to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl., returning Mon, Aug 31, priced at $336 found 4 days ago
Bargain Flight
Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 14
DEN
Denver Intl.
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$340 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$340
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Thu, Jul 9 from Denver Intl. to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Tue, Jul 14, priced at $340 found 5 days ago
Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jul 24 - Tue, Aug 11
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SBP
San Luis Obispo County Regional
$395 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$395
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jul 24 from George Bush Intercontinental to San Luis Obispo County Regional, returning Tue, Aug 11, priced at $395 found 2 days ago
Delta
Fri, Jul 31 - Wed, Aug 5
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
FAT
Fresno Yosemite Intl.
$457 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$457
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, Jul 31 from George Bush Intercontinental to Fresno Yosemite Intl., returning Wed, Aug 5, priced at $457 found 20 hours ago
United
Wed, Jul 8 - Fri, Jul 10
IAH
George Bush Intercontinental
SBA
Santa Barbara Municipal
$941 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$941
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select United flight, departing Wed, Jul 8 from George Bush Intercontinental to Santa Barbara Municipal, returning Fri, Jul 10, priced at $941 found 5 days 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 August, 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
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport IATA code
SFO
Roundtrip price
$81

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! (3,381 reviews)
"Great stay. The layout is interesting but once we got the lay of the land it was fine."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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Outbound Mammoth

Outbound Mammoth

3.5 out of 5
164 Old Mammoth Road Mammoth Lakes CA
Book a stay at this family-friendly hotel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,068 reviews)
"Well maintained, clean comfortable room, helpful and friendly staff. Great and lively restaurant at the hotel. They even had a live band playing in a quaint outdoor amphitheater where guests could partake in the music from the grassy courtyard and the pool and hot tub."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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! (1,796 reviews)
"Nice place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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Carmel Mission Inn
Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

Oxford Suites Pismo Beach

2.5 out of 5
651 Five Cities Dr Pismo Beach CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in Pismo Beach. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,946 reviews)
"Awesome stay, great hotel and great prices. Beds were clean and comfortable! Overall great stay!!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

Monterey Plaza Hotel & Spa

4.5 out of 5
400 Cannery Row Monterey CA
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,606 reviews)
"i did not like the property , it’s very expensive but the bathroom missing lot of things , toothpaste , head shower cup, all those little things missing , they are charging a lot for property but little things are not there, they should improve the quality"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

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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
Book a stay at this luxury resort in Monterey. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,669 reviews)
"Nice & comfortable hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,668 reviews)
"Won't stay here again, they say they're dog friendly, once you arrive they charge you an extra $75 night per a pet. The $10 prepay parking they said was for Hotels.com com only. Had to also pay them again arriving at the Hotel."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

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Hotel Piccadilly

Hotel Piccadilly

3 out of 5
2305 W Shaw Ave Fresno CA
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Fresno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,970 reviews)
"Staff was nice but room didn’t have a microwave. I was under the impression room had a microwave. Come to find out it was just certain rooms. I wouldn’t have booked if this information was more clear on hotels.com. Low water pressure. Pool and jacuzzi were separate from each other divided by a parking ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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)
"Great hotel, but the airport shuttle was out of service when we needed it, but it was fine. Good breakfast :)"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 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! (823 reviews)
"Outstanding place! The pool and spa in the middle of the whole place are great. There is a cool lounge and restaurant also included with the place, breakfast buffet $15- can't beat it. Open at 6am too! Staff is great, very professional and know what the hell they are doing. I recommend to anyone ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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! (1,001 reviews)
"The staff was top-notch! Everyone was friendly and professional. It’s convenient to the airport with shuttle service. The rooms were clean and comfortable. I enjoyed the Starbucks coffee in their dining area along with attentive and friendly staff. Highly recommend!"

Reviewed on Jul 2, 2026

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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! (1,947 reviews)
"Everything was perfect!"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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! (1,006 reviews)
"The room was clean, the staff were friendly and professional, and the hotel bar was reasonably priced. I didn’t try the breakfast, so I can’t comment on it. One tip for anyone staying here for a job interview in San Jose: check the iron before using it. Mine had melted plastic stuck to the bottom. ..."

Reviewed on Jun 30, 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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,636 reviews)
"Overall, this is a charming property with plenty of character and history. The staff were friendly and welcoming, and the complimentary cider and coffee in the lobby were a thoughtful touch that we really appreciated. The biggest downside during our stay was the Wi-Fi. None of our three devices could ..."

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

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