Cheap Flights To Stockton

About Stockton

Founded during the California Gold Rush by a would be prospector, Stockton is a diverse city with a population of 308,300. Home to California's largest inland seaport, Stockton serves the transport needs of the rich agricultural land that surrounds the city. Visitors arriving on cheap flights to Stockton will land at Sacramento International Airport (SMF), a modern facility with many passenger amenities to offer, including free wireless Internet, children's play areas, and rental cars or mass transit options available for travel into Stockton.

Stockton's early settlers were a diverse group of gold seekers from all over the world, arriving during the Gold Rush years and bringing the cultures and traditions of their native lands to their new home. This ethnic diversity is displayed in the architecture and names of Stockton neighborhoods and streets, as well as the various festivals and activities common in the city. Visitors can learn more about the unique history of the area at the Haggin Museum, one of Stockton's landmark attractions. The Children's Museum of Stockton is another great stop, featuring a variety of hands on exhibits and activities. The Pixie Woods Amusement Park offers family-friendly fun, as does the Oak Park Ice Arena. Comfortable lodgings are available at affordable rates at many cheap hotels in Stockton.

California's oldest university, University of the Pacific, is located in Stockton, along with several other institutes of higher learning that include San Joaquin Delta College and Humphreys College and School of Law. A network of municipal bus routes provides public transportation, and taxis are available around the clock. Average airfare to Stockton, via Sacramento International Airport (SMF), is around $425 from New York City or Miami and about $300 from Chicago, although cheap flights to Stockton can be found with a bit of smart travel shopping.