Check out the site below for Air Travel in your area. Cheap prices on their schedules at their selected locations. ie. Stockton, CA to Phoenix AZ $ 39.00. plus tax. $10.00 per bag extra.
Full size jets landing at small Airports in the major cities.
It may work for you check it out. The trip above is less than gas to drive it.

http://www.allegiantair.com/