Non-Stop Airlift to California

A monthly summary of non-stop seats to California, including total domestic and international airlift, as well as a breakdown of airlift by market into California.

• In September 2025, California’s domestic air travel recorded 9.3 million non-stop seats to destinations across the state, 3.3% decline from September 2024.
• Internationally, Visit California’s 13 priority markets accounted for 1.5 million non-stop seats to the state, marking a 3.0 % year-over-year decrease.
• Japan and the United Kingdom led overseas markets in the number of non-stop seats to California. Meanwhile, Italy (+28%), Mexico (11%) and China (+9%) recorded the highest year-over-year growth in airlift capacity.
• Non-stop flights from India were pulled back by nearly half (-44%) as a result of Air India flight reductions.