The average price of a 7-day trip to San Joaquin Valley is $1,539 for a solo traveler, $2,764 for a couple, and $5,182 for a family of 4. San Joaquin Valley hotels range from $66 to $301 per night with an average of $116, while most vacation rentals will cost $210 to $510 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) are between $568 and $871 per person for economy flights and $1,782 to $2,733 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $45 to $109 per person per day for transportation and enjoying local restaurants.
See below for average, budget, and luxury trip costs. You can also look up flight costs from your airport for more tailored flight pricing.
The Cheapest Times to Visit San Joaquin Valley, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to FAT and stay in a San Joaquin Valley hotel:
- January 8th to March 4th
- April 16th to May 6th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in San Joaquin Valley is usually mid to late September.
Average San Joaquin Valley Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $1,365-$2,393($195-$342 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $109 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $766 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $2,432-$4,132($347-$590 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $218 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,532 for economy
Lodging: $111 to $116 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $118 to $144 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $3,930-$7,508($561-$1,073 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $436 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,064 for economy
Lodging: $222 to $232 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $189 to $216 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to San Joaquin Valley
How cheap can you make a vacation to San Joaquin Valley? The cheapest trip to San Joaquin Valley is about $98 per person per day for travelers willing to take standby flights, deal with inconvenience, and otherwise limit travel expenses. About 1% of rentals are available in the $0 to $100 range for an entire place, and vacation rentals can be booked for as low as $21 per night. These inexpensive rentals must be booked as early as possible and may not be in the most desirable areas. 1-star hotels are more likely to be available, with rooms starting at around $56.
Even cheaper trips are possible depending on where you live and whether you can drive. Check the cheapest times to fly for more saving ideas.
Budget Solo Traveler
The lowest cost for one person to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $685-$1,512($98-$216 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $25 to $50 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $384 to $766 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $1,244-$2,628($178-$375 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $50 to $100 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $768 to $1,532 for economy
Lodging: $56 to $66 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $21 to $61 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $2,428-$5,256($347-$751 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $100 to $200 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,536 to $3,064 for economy
Lodging: $112 to $132 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $32 to $85 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to San Joaquin Valley cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury San Joaquin Valley Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in San Joaquin Valley.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $2,434-$8,926($348-$1,275 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $218 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $910 to $1,892 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $918 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $3,974-$12,344($568-$1,763 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $436 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,820 to $3,784 for first class
Lodging: $149 to $301 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $510 to $918 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit San Joaquin Valley for a week is $7,948-$21,382($1,135-$3,055 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $360 to $872 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $3,640 to $7,568 for first class
Lodging: $298 to $602 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $816 to $1,285 per night for a preferred vacation rental
San Joaquin Valley Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in San Joaquin Valley is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in San Joaquin Valley due to very high property costs. The graphs below show how much cost can vary depending on the type of experience you’re looking for.
San Joaquin Valley Lodging Cost by Star Status
The average price for the class of hotel is on the (y) axis. The hotel class (out of 5 stars) is on the (x) axis.
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Prices are based on San Joaquin Valley hotel averages and may not reflect current prices. In some cases, we extrapolate prices to estimate costs, and hotels with your desired star rating may not be available.
Vacation Rental Prices
The percent of vacation rentals in the price range is on the left (y) axis. Price range is on the bottom (x) axis.
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There are a healthy amount of vacation rentals serving all budgets in San Joaquin Valley.
Flight Costs to San Joaquin Valley
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $871 average in early August to a low of $568 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $578. These prices are based on millions of flights. For San Joaquin Valley our data includes 419 originating airports, and 117 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to San Joaquin Valley from an airport like Shevchenko (SCO) in Aktau (Kazakhstan) for an average $6,971 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like San Diego International (SAN) in San Diego, CA (the United States) at an average of just $199.
Average Flight Cost by Season
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Average Flight Cost by Day of Week
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The cheapest day to fly in is typically Tuesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In San Joaquin Valley, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $302, so you can easily save about 53% simply by using our free flight guides and booking in advance.
Daily Expenses Budget
Daily vacation expenses vary more based on what you’re interested in doing. A fine dining restaurant with drinks around San Joaquin Valley can easily cost $380 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $25 per person. Private tours can cost $751 per day, but self-guided tours to see the outdoor sights can be free. Costs vary wildly, so recommendations are made based on the cost of living and averages we see for this type of vacation.