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Flights to California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to California

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1 stop16h 50m
Mon 28/923:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 24/8$845
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1 stop16h 50m
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1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 21/8$846
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1 stop16h 50m
Thu 29/1023:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 22/8$849
Sun 18/1014:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
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1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 23/8$851
Wed 7/1014:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Wed 21/1023:55 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 23/8$859
Thu 10/913:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sat 26/923:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 24/8$862
Thu 10/913:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sun 18/1023:55 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 21/8$877
Mon 19/1014:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Tue 10/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 24/8$878
Mon 28/913:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Thu 29/1023:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 20/8$883
Thu 8/1006:05 -
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2 stops36h 20m
Deal found 23/8$944
Mon 5/1014:15 -
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Deal found 22/8$946
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Deal found 24/8$966

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Return from

$846

One-way from

$577

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,059

Good round-trip deal

$1,137 or less

Good one-way deal

$659 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 18/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
KLM
  • KLM
  • 21/9
  • Nonstop
  • 13h 50m total
  • Sydney to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($86 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($30 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in August 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California.
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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

22:50-07:00

Nonstop15h 10m

$999

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

11:50-21:26

1 stop28h 36m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 29/11

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,004

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 11/9

13:25-06:55

1 stop24h 30m

$1,078

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/10

10:20-20:22

1 stop27h 02m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 14/10

09:25-07:55

1 stop28h 30m

$1,085

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - PSP Palm Springs

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/10

10:15-21:29

2 stops29h 14m

Palm Springs

Sat 7/11

06:03-08:30

2 stops31h 27m

$1,088

SydneyOakland

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - OAK Oakland

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

21:40-20:09

1 stop17h 29m

Oakland

Tue 17/11

08:10-19:45

1 stop40h 35m

$1,127

SydneyBurbank

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BUR Burbank Bob Hope

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/10

10:30-11:35

2 stops19h 05m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 25/10

13:56-08:05

2 stops24h 09m

$1,137

SydneyLong Beach

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LGB Long Beach Municipal

SYDLGB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

20:45-20:30

1 stop16h 45m

Long Beach Municipal

Thu 10/9

07:25-18:50

1 stop18h 25m

$1,138

SydneyLong Beach

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LGB Long Beach Municipal

SYDLGB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 5/9

20:45-20:30

1 stop16h 45m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 12/9

07:25-18:50

1 stop18h 25m

$1,138

SydneyLong Beach

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LGB Long Beach Municipal

SYDLGB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/10

20:45-20:31

1 stop17h 46m

Long Beach Municipal

Sat 24/10

07:30-19:45

1 stop18h 15m

$1,138

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Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Sydney to California takes 18 hours 31 minutes. Flights to California from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from Sydney to California are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to California are Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Delta.

Rainfall in California by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 mm per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to California?

Booking 48 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?

Users looking for the lowest fares to California should consider flying on Wednesday afternoons, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

FAQs about flying to California

California climate

Due to its topographical extremes California’s weather depends on where you are. Along the coast, the climate is mostly mild. Los Angeles is high desert, and the low humidity keeps the city comfortable year-round. About 45km south of LA, Anaheim can go up into the high 20’s or low 30’s in the summer, with cool evenings. Anaheim winters are mild with little rain. San Francisco is foggy with cool winds. Summer temperatures occasionally go above 21 degrees Celsius; autumn tends to have clear skies and temperatures in the mid-20’s. Winter rarely goes below freezing. Sacramento’s summer days can reach 37 degrees Celsius, but then drop as much as 4degrees at night. The rainy season runs from late fall into spring, and winters are cold and foggy.

Getting around California

Driving is the best way to cover short distances in California, or if you enjoy long drives, for covering the entire state. If you’re booking flights to California and then planning on driving the state, make sure to carry a map as not all road signs indicate a direction, just town or city names. If you’re headed into the mountains, make sure to get antifreeze and tire chains.

Many freeways have carpool lanes called “diamond” lanes or high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations regarding the use of these lanes as some of them are monitored even during non-rush hour and fines are over $270.

California has over 15 airports, and given the number of small and large commercial carriers, flights in California are fairly easy.

For a scenic trip along the coast, Amtrak’s Coast Starlight has double-decker Superliners, gourmet dining car, accommodation from first class to coach, and entertainment and games.

  • What is good to know if travelling to California?

    •             Los Angeles covers desert basin, mountain canyons, and coastal beaches. With its rich cultural diversity, LA offers countless attractions—catch a glimpse of the stars, hike the Hollywood sign, visit the La Brea Tar Pits, walk the boardwalk at Venice Beach, spend like a celebrity on Rodeo Drive, and enjoy free attractions like the Watts Towers or Getty Museum. •             The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Castro, Mission District, and Haight Ashbury just skim the surface of San Francisco’s diversity and charm. The city also cherishes its past, restoring and reusing its historic buildings. The surrounding areas—Marin County, Oakland, and Berkeley—are as popular as the city itself. •             John Sutter’s trading post became the main supply point for gold miners, then western headquarters of the transcontinental railroad. Today Sacramento is growing, offering affordable homes to those seeking California weather. The capital city is known for its natural parkland and streets lined with fruit-bearing trees. Once the Gateway to Gold Country, Sacramento is now a gateway to the wine country. •             Most of California’s wineries are in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. Hundreds of wineries invite you to enjoy their tours, tastings, restaurants, and spas. Napa Valley has more wineries and a higher volume of tourism, with more commercial tours and attractions such as hot-air ballooning. Sonoma Valley is lower key, with family-run wineries, fewer tourists, and relaxed ambience. Book flights to California’s wine region and join a tour of the wineries. •             Anaheim is home to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. The Orange County coast offers miles of beaches, and the California Riviera is the stretch between Seal Beach and San Clemente. The area’s eccentric beach towns, Santa Ana Artists’ Village, Laguna Beach boardwalk, San Juan Capistrano Mission, and Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace attract tourists year-round. •             Costa Mesa, located in the heart of Orange County in Southern California, is within close proximity to Disneyland, major beaches, museums, nightlife and recreation and is home to internationally-renowned South Coast Plaza, an award-winning performing arts district as well as the Orange County Fairgrounds. •             Some ambitious travellers book holidays to California and then drive the coastline to the state’s northern most cities. While the drive and landscape is beautiful, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time for the long drive north. It’s advisable that you book outbound California flights from your destination point.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to California if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to California.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Los Angeles Los Angeles is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Los Angeles Los Angeles typically cost $38, while return flights cost around $37.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $207, however they can be found for as little as $37.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 55 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Los Angeles have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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