The average price of a 7-day trip to Sun City is $1,574 for a solo traveler, $2,827 for a couple, and $5,300 for a family of 4. Sun City hotels range from $47 to $214 per night with an average of $64, while most vacation rentals will cost $120 to $440 per night for the entire home. Average worldwide flight costs to Ontario International Airport (ONT) are between $843 and $1,318 per person for economy flights and $2,645 to $4,136 for first class. Depending on activities, we recommend budgeting $42 to $83 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 Sun City, CA, US
On average, these will be the cheapest dates to fly to ONT and stay in a Sun City hotel:
- January 15th to March 4th
- April 16th to April 29th
- May 14th to May 27th
- August 13th to November 18th
The absolute cheapest time to take a vacation in Sun City is usually early to mid September.
Average Sun City Trip Costs
Average Solo Traveler
The average cost for one person to visit Sun City for a week is $1,211-$2,249($173-$321 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $42 to $83 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $533 to $1,068 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Couple’s Trip
The average cost for a couple to visit Sun City for a week is $2,658-$4,398($380-$628 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $84 to $166 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,066 to $2,136 for economy
Lodging: $64 to $79 per night for one 2 or 3-star hotel room
or $82 to $100 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Average Family Vacation
The average cost for 4 people to visit Sun City for a week is $4,046-$7,544($578-$1,078 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $168 to $332 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,132 to $4,272 for economy
Lodging: $128 to $158 per night for two 2 or 3-star hotel rooms
or $123 to $150 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Traveling Cheap to Sun City
How cheap can you make a vacation to Sun City? The cheapest trip to Sun City is about $128 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 $40.
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 Sun City for a week is $899-$2,153($128-$308 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $18 to $35 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $533 to $1,068 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Couple’s Trip
The lowest cost for a couple to visit Sun City for a week is $1,558-$3,466($223-$495 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $36 to $70 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,066 to $2,136 for economy
Lodging: $40 to $47 per night for one 1-star hotel room
or $100 to $140 per night for a 1-bed vacation rental
Budget Family Vacation
The lowest cost for 4 people to visit Sun City for a week is $3,116-$6,428($445-$918 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $72 to $140 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,132 to $4,272 for economy
Lodging: $80 to $94 per night for two 1-star hotel rooms
or $160 to $196 per night for a 2-bed vacation rental
Overall it is very possible to travel to Sun City cheaply.
The Cost of a Luxury Sun City Trip
There is no true ceiling on the cost of a luxury trip, so our estimates are based on what most people do in Sun City.
Luxury Solo Traveler
The high-end price for one person to visit Sun City for a week is $2,518-$9,191($360-$1,313 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $80 to $183 per day for one person’s daily expenses
Flights: $1,322 to $2,894 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Couple’s Trip
The high-end price for a couple to visit Sun City for a week is $4,400-$13,366($629-$1,909 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $160 to $366 per day for two people’s daily expenses
Flights: $2,644 to $5,788 for first class
Lodging: $106 to $214 per night for one 4 or 5-star hotel room
or $440 to $836 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Luxury Family Vacation
The high-end price for 4 people to visit Sun City for a week is $8,800-$24,224($1,257-$3,461 per day)
Food, Travel, and Sightseeing: $320 to $732 per day for four people’s daily expenses
Flights: $5,288 to $11,576 for first class
Lodging: $212 to $428 per night for two 4 or 5-star hotel rooms
or $704 to $1,254 per night for a preferred vacation rental
Sun City Hotel Prices
The cost of staying in Sun City is slightly lower than the average city. On average hotels are less expensive than vacation rentals. Luxury vacation rentals are more expensive in Sun City 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.
Sun City 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 Sun City 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 Sun City.
Flight Costs to Sun City
Averaging flights around the world, prices go from a high of $1,318 average in late July to a low of $843 in early to mid September. Median flight price is $743. These prices are based on millions of flights. For Sun City our data includes 767 originating airports, and 130 airlines. The area has average variance in price compared with other locations. Flying to Sun City from an airport like Krabi (KBV) in Krabi (Thailand) for an average $9,613 trip fare will obviously cost a lot more than from an airport like Phoenix Sky Harbor International (PHX) in Phoenix, AZ (the United States) at an average of just $223.
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 Sun City, the difference between the cheapest and the most expensive week is about $475, so you can easily save about 56% 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 Sun City can easily cost $270 per person or more, while a standard nice meal might be about $18 per person. Private tours can cost $532 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.