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.
Major Takeaways
In May 2025, California’s domestic air travel recorded 10.1 million non-stop seats to destinations across the state, reflecting a 4.3 % increase compared to May 2024.
Internationally, Visit California’s 13 priority markets accounted for 1.7 million non-stop seats to the state, marking a 3.1 % year-over-year increase.
The United Kingdom and Japan led overseas markets in the number of non-stop seats to California. Meanwhile, Italy (+27%), France (+13%) and Mexico (+12%) recorded the highest year-over-year growth in airlift capacity.