The average price of a 7-day trip to Sonoma is $2,973 for a solo traveler, $5,340 for a couple, and $10,010 for a family of 4. Sonoma hotels range from $109 to $546 per night with an average of $224, while most vacation rentals will cost $260 to $1000 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Charles M. Schulz – Sonoma County Airport (STS) are between $905 and $1,358 per person for economy flights and $2,840 to $4,261 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $92 to $216 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 Sonoma, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to STS and stay in a Sonoma hotel:
- January 15th to March 11th
- April 16th to April 29th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sonoma is usually mid to late September.
Average Sonoma Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sonoma for a week is $1,925-$4,548($275-$650 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $92 to $216 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $561 to $1,086 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $212 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $266 to $325 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sonoma for a week is $3,818-$7,690($545-$1,099 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $184 to $432 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,122 to $2,172 for economy
Lodging: $120 to $212 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $266 to $325 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sonoma for a week is $6,260-$13,122($894-$1,875 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $368 to $864 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,244 to $4,344 for economy
Lodging: $240 to $424 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $399 to $455 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sonoma
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sonoma? The cheapest trip to Sonoma is about $200 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 $100 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 $87.
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 Sonoma for a week is $1,398-$2,503($200-$358 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $45 to $91 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $561 to $1,086 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $109 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sonoma for a week is $2,274-$4,226($325-$604 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $90 to $182 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,122 to $2,172 for economy
Lodging: $87 to $109 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $130 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sonoma for a week is $4,464-$8,200($638-$1,171 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $180 to $364 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,244 to $4,344 for economy
Lodging: $174 to $218 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $208 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very difficult to travel to Sonoma cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sonoma Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sonoma.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sonoma for a week is $4,447-$16,371($635-$2,339 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $202 to $389 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,257 to $2,248 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $546 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sonoma for a week is $7,118-$21,342($1,017-$3,049 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $404 to $778 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,514 to $4,496 for first class
Lodging: $296 to $546 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $1,000 to $1,900 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sonoma for a week is $14,236-$38,124($2,034-$5,446 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $808 to $1,556 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,028 to $8,992 for first class
Lodging: $592 to $1,092 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $1,600 to $3,040 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sonoma Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sonoma is much higher than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sonoma 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.
Sonoma 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 Sonoma 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 Sonoma.
Flight Costs to Sonoma
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,358 average in early August to a low of $905 in mid to late September. Median flight price is $912. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sonoma our data includes 562 originating airports, and 119 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sonoma from an airport like Samos (SMI) in Samos (Greece) for an average $6,102 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Los Angeles International (LAX) in Los Angeles, CA (the United States) at an average of just $216.
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 Wednesday, and the cheapest day to fly back is usually Tuesday. Click here to see data for the cost of flights from your airport. In Sonoma, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $454, so you can easily save about 50% 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 Sonoma can easily cost $680 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $45 per person. Private tours can cost $1360 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.