Nonstop 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 2026, California’s domestic air travel recorded 9.7 million nonstop seats to destinations across the state, a 4.5% increase from September 2025.
• Internationally, Visit California’s 13 priority markets accounted for 1.4 million nonstop seats to the state, a 5% year-over-year decrease.

• Mexico remained the largest international source market with 304,100 nonstop seats, a 10% decrease year over year, while Canada followed with 252,400 seats, up 9%. 

• Among overseas markets, Japan and the U.K. had the largest volume of nonstop seats to California. 

• Italy (-23%) and the Middle East (-18%) had the largest rates of decline, while Germany (+3%), Canada (+2%) and Japan (+1%) were the only priority markets with positive growth.
• Air India has suspended nonstop airlift from India to California. Air India flights now include a refueling stop and are no longer categorized as nonstop.