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OriginDestinationTravel datesFlights from*
JFKSacramentoJanuary 17 to January 24NZ$470
JFKSacramentoJanuary 17 to January 24NZ$470
DFWSacramentoDecember 24 to December 25NZ$542
AKLLos AngelesJanuary 23 to January 31NZ$1,232
AKLLos AngelesJanuary 15 to January 25NZ$1,292
AKLSanta AnaJanuary 15 to January 25NZ$1,466
AKLLos AngelesJanuary 15 to January 25NZ$1,582
*Prices include taxes and fees

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Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center

Kings Inn Anaheim at the Park & Convention Center

2 out of 5
415 W Katella Ave Anaheim CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,779 reviews)
Nice staff

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

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Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

Motel 6 Anaheim Maingate

2 out of 5
Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$174 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$174
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this motel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their reviews. ...
8/10 Very Good! (5,430 reviews)
Close and walkable to Disneyland Clean A good value for the price paid. Friendly staff

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

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Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center

Ramada by Wyndham Anaheim Convention Center

2 out of 5
2060 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$226 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$226
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,330 reviews)
Exellent experience

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

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Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
The price is NZ$126 per night from 23 Nov to 24 Nov
NZ$126
23 Nov - 24 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a free airport shuttle and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms ...
5.8/10 (2,784 reviews)
The room was clean and it was nice to have a coffee in the morning. The only complaint I would have is the person at the Reception desk - not welcoming - not pleasant at all . . almost seemed annoyed with his job - had a strong accent and spoke fast so I had a difficult time understanding him . . ...

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

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Hotels With Airport Transportation

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel

4 out of 5
6101 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$260 per night from 15 Dec to 16 Dec
NZ$260
15 Dec - 16 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (7,765 reviews)
Cleaned daily

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

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The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,798 reviews)
Clean room, very nice hotel and nice remodeled styling. Staff was very helpful

Reviewed on 10 Nov 2025

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Hilton Los Angeles Airport

Hilton Los Angeles Airport

4 out of 5
5711 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$243 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$243
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy 5 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,906 reviews)
perfect!

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

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Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

Sonesta Los Angeles Airport LAX

4 out of 5
5985 W Century Blvd Los Angeles CA
The price is NZ$301 per night from 18 Nov to 19 Nov
NZ$301
18 Nov - 19 Nov
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Los Angeles. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,619 reviews)
Check in process very slow sadly, otherwise everything great thanks

Reviewed on 16 Nov 2025

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Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

Clementine Hotel & Suites Anaheim

3 out of 5
1700 S Clementine St Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$368 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$368
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,074 reviews)
Clean room, attentive and kind staff, great breakfast, only a 13min walk from Disneyland! 10/10 would stay here again!

Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025

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Candlewood Suites Anaheim - Resort Area by IHG

Candlewood Suites Anaheim - Resort Area by IHG

2.5 out of 5
1733 S Anaheim Blvd Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$229 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$229
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
Though we didn’t use it, we noticed the kitchen was fully stocked. Would be awesome for those the one who enjoy some meals in the room. Quiet, comfortable hotel with very, very friendly and accommodating staff.

Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025

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Juniper Springs Resort

Juniper Springs Resort

3.5 out of 5
4000 Meridian Blvd Mammoth Lakes CA
Stay at this 3.5-star ski hotel in Mammoth Lakes. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, 6 hot tubs and a health club. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,521 reviews)
Room was clean and kitchen had all essential accessories. Location was great.

Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025

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Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

Days Inn by Wyndham Mission Valley/SDSU

2 out of 5
5343 Adobe Falls Rd, San Diego, CA
The price is NZ$150 per night from 30 Nov to 1 Dec
NZ$150
30 Nov - 1 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
5.8/10 (1,000 reviews)
yes, room was clean, i would just watch who they rent out too, there was a working girl down in the garage area when we pulled up and a very strong smell to marijuana.

Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025

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Family Friendly Hotels in

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

Anaheim Majestic Garden Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Disneyland Dr Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$307 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
NZ$307
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (4,857 reviews)
Staff was friendly but the staff in the restaurant were so so rude.

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

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Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

Howard Johnson by Wyndham Anaheim Hotel & Water Playground

3 out of 5
1380 S Harbor Blvd Anaheim CA
The price is NZ$392 per night from 16 Dec to 17 Dec
NZ$392
16 Dec - 17 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this family-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free water park access and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,502 reviews)
Value, quality and great service. Clean and comfortable. Communication was fantastic!

Reviewed on 14 Nov 2025

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Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center

Hyatt House at Anaheim Resort/Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
1800 S Harbor Blvd, Anaheim, CA
The price is NZ$411 per night from 17 Dec to 18 Dec
NZ$411
17 Dec - 18 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Anaheim. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,658 reviews)
We had a great stay with great service!very convenient location to the parks! Would stay here again!

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

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Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

Omni Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
41-000 Bob Hope Dr. Rancho Mirage CA
The price is NZ$513 per night from 14 Dec to 15 Dec
NZ$513
14 Dec - 15 Dec
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this spa resort in Rancho Mirage. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 4 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in their ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,756 reviews)
The resort has a lovely pool area that is well kept up, but we were disappointed with the limited meal options after 5pm. The only restaurant open switched to a very upscale menu and we were looking for a casual dinner. The rooms were nice and spacious, but the walls were quite thin and we were disturbed ...

Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025

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What is the lowest price on Wotif for a flight to California?

Flights to California start as low as NZ$470. Once you’ve snagged your flight, it’s time to build that itinerary. If your flight touches down in a bustling city, you’ll want a head start, so you can get from jet-way to getaway as quickly as possible. Flying for business? Squeeze in some sightseeing and a snack at a locally loved restaurant between meetings—you’ll have plenty of cash thanks to our cheap business class flights to California. You know what they say about all work and no play, after all.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to California?

Air New Zealand, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines. Pack your favourite magazines or stack your video queue for a mini-marathon of that television show your co-workers have been raving about. And if you get hooked a few episodes in, don’t worry; there’s always the return flight to finish the binge. Ready to book cheap flights to California? Check out our selection of airfares and start putting together a holiday that fits your schedule and price range. We offer sweet deals, so you don’t have to move mountains to see the world. In fact, we’ll help you get to those mountains (or ocean, or forest) today!

What are the cheapest days to fly?

Here’s an insider tip: Tuesday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight booked on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Tuesday generally had the lowest average price. Wotif data also shows Wednesdays and Fridays generally have the highest average ticket prices according to our demand data.

What is the best day to buy a plane ticket?

Guess what? Saturday is actually the best day to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif.co.nz in 2021, we found that flights purchased on Saturdays had the lowest airfares on average. Thursday, on the other hand, can be the most expensive day of the week to buy your airfare, with generally a higher than average ticket value.

What is the cheapest month to fly?

When comparing 2021 flight demand on Wotif.co.nz, September is one of the cheapest months to fly, when ticket prices are generally at their lowest. May is a close second for the cheapest time to fly. The months December and January are often the most expensive ones to travel, with higher than average ticket prices, so plan ahead and book early for your travel plans.

How far in advance can you book a flight?

Are you a super organised traveller? Even though not all airlines release their fares a year in advance, you can start researching your flights 12 months in advance for many carriers. It’s good to book your international flights to popular destinations early, particularly in peak holiday periods. According to Wotif’s 2021 travel trends, last minute planners can also bag a bargain with some of the cheapest fares appearing 1-2 weeks prior to travel.

*According to flight demand on Wotif.co.nz from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.