What is the cheapest month to fly to Southern California?

February is currently the cheapest month to fly to Southern California . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

Can I find cheaper flights to Southern 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 Southern California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Southern California?

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

How much is a return flight to Southern California?

A return flight to Southern California will typically cost around $1,315, however they can be found for as little as $88.

Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Southern California, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 5 minutes).

Does Los Angeles have car hire?

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

Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?

Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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Fri 13/613:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Tue 17/623:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,080

Thu 19/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 22/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,232

Mon 19/510:25SYD - LAX

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/923:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,243

Mon 23/609:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Sun 27/722:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mDelta

Deal found 29/4$1,246

Fri 13/609:25SYD - PSP

2 stops29h 05mDelta

Fri 20/606:03PSP - SYD

2 stops31h 32mDelta

Deal found 29/4$1,255

Fri 10/1010:20SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 58mAir Canada

Sat 1/1118:30LAX - SYD

1 stop20h 05mAir Canada

Deal found 30/4$1,276

Fri 13/609:25SYD - LGB

2 stops24h 02mDelta

Fri 20/607:01LGB - SYD

2 stops30h 34mDelta

Deal found 29/4$1,305

Sat 14/609:25SYD - BUR

2 stops29h 26mDelta

Sat 21/613:42BUR - SYD

2 stops23h 53mDelta

Deal found 30/4$1,305

Sat 3/521:40SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 7/520:30LAX - SYD

1 stop30h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,315

Sun 1/610:20SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 59mLufthansa

Sat 14/617:10LAX - SYD

1 stop20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 29/4$1,338

Tue 29/708:45SYD - LAX

1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 19/822:10LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/4$1,341

Mon 2/609:25SYD - SNA

2 stops29h 22mDelta

Wed 11/609:46SNA - SYD

2 stops27h 49mDelta

Deal found 29/4$1,355

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Fri 13/613:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Tue 17/623:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,080

Thu 19/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 24/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,232

Mon 19/510:25SYD - LAX

2 stops19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 9/923:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$1,243

Mon 23/609:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Thu 24/722:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mDelta

Deal found 29/4$1,246

Sat 3/521:40SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 7/520:30LAX - SYD

1 stop30h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,315

Sun 1/610:20SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 59mLufthansa

Sat 14/617:10LAX - SYD

1 stop20h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 29/4$1,338

Tue 29/708:45SYD - LAX

1 stop21h 35mAir New Zealand

Tue 19/822:10LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 30/4$1,341

Sat 31/509:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 14/622:55LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,358

Wed 18/620:25SYD - LAX

2 stops29h 49mAmerican Airlines

Tue 29/710:38LAX - SYD

2 stops26h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,388

Thu 17/707:30SYD - LAX

2 stops20h 50mAir Canada

Wed 28/118:30LAX - SYD

2 stops32h 15mAir Canada

Deal found 30/4$1,479

Fri 13/608:55SYD - LAX

1 stop21h 55mJapan Airlines

Thu 19/601:00LAX - SYD

1 stop36h 20mJapan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,524

Wed 14/509:30SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 20mAsiana Airlines

Mon 18/823:00LAX - SYD

1 stop39h 30mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,539

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Thu 19/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 24/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,232

Tue 3/609:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Thu 3/722:55LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,241

Mon 23/609:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Mon 28/722:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mDelta

Deal found 29/4$1,246

Mon 22/909:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines

Sun 5/1022:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 20mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,699

Mon 30/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mLufthansa

Mon 21/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 29/4$1,822

Thu 25/909:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 29/922:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/4$10,050

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Thu 1/521:40SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 15mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/507:00LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,397

Fri 2/521:40SYD - ONT

1 stop17h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 6/509:45ONT - SYD

1 stop41h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,363

Fri 2/508:55SYD - LAX

1 stop38h 05mJapan Airlines

Mon 5/500:50LAX - SYD

1 stop36h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,504

Sat 3/521:40SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 7/520:30LAX - SYD

1 stop30h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,315

Mon 5/508:55SYD - LAX

1 stop43h 00mJapan Airlines

Thu 8/500:50LAX - SYD

1 stop36h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,796

Tue 6/506:15SYD - LAX

1 stop23h 40mFiji Airways

Sat 10/523:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$1,646

Tue 6/521:40SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 29/517:55LAX - SYD

1 stop32h 50mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 30/4$1,666

Tue 6/521:40SYD - ONT

1 stop17h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 14/509:45ONT - SYD

1 stop41h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,727

Tue 6/521:40SYD - LAX

2 stops42h 50mAlaska Airlines

Wed 14/508:45LAX - SYD

2 stops42h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,849

Tue 6/507:40SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 45mCathay Pacific

Tue 13/500:30LAX - SYD

1 stop36h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 29/4$2,053

Wed 7/509:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 14/522:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 29/4$2,119

Thu 8/510:00SYD - LAX

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sun 18/523:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$1,243

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Sun 11/513:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 29/4$553

Thu 15/516:20SYD - LAX

2 stops20h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$579

Fri 9/516:20SYD - PSP

2 stops37h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$657

Fri 13/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 30/4$657

Fri 13/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mLufthansa

Deal found 29/4$662

Tue 3/609:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Deal found 29/4$665

Sun 1/610:20SYD - ONT

1 stop18h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 29/4$731

Mon 16/616:20SYD - SAN

2 stops32h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 28/4$745

Sat 24/520:20SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 25mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 29/4$748

Tue 10/610:25SYD - LAX

2 stops41h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 29/4$771

Fri 9/516:20SYD - ONT

1 stop22h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 29/4$815

Wed 11/610:20SYD - LAX

1 stop22h 38mVirgin Australia

Deal found 29/4$823

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Fri 13/6

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/6

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,080

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/6

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 20/7

22:50-07:00

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,232

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

10:25-12:55

2 stops19h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,243

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/6

09:25-06:10

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Mon 28/7

22:40-06:35

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,246

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

09:25-21:30

2 stops29h 05m

Palm Springs

Fri 20/6

06:03-06:35

2 stops31h 32m

$1,255

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/10

10:20-16:08

1 stop23h 48m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

18:30-08:35

1 stop20h 05m

$1,276

SydneyLong Beach

SYD - LGB

SYDLGB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 13/6

09:25-16:27

2 stops24h 02m

Long Beach Municipal

Fri 20/6

07:01-06:35

2 stops30h 34m

$1,305

SydneyBurbank

SYD - BUR

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/6

09:25-21:51

2 stops29h 26m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 21/6

13:42-06:35

2 stops23h 53m

$1,305

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

10:20-10:19

1 stop16h 59m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/6

17:10-06:55

1 stop20h 45m

$1,338

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

08:45-13:20

1 stop21h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

22:10-08:45

1 stop17h 35m

$1,341

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How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Southern California takes 19 hours 42 minutes. Flights to Southern California from other popular cities in Australia will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Southern California?

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

Weekly flight availability to Southern California

The most flights from Sydney to Southern California are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southern California?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Southern California are Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

Fiji Airways

From $565

Qantas Airways

From $726

United Airlines

From $661

Virgin Australia

From $714

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Southern California are Delta, Fiji Airways and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in Southern California by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southern 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 Southern California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Southern California by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Southern 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Southern California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, China Airlines and ANA to Southern California by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

China Airlines

8.3

Very Good

732 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

ANA

8.3

Very Good

852 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Asiana Airlines

8.2

Very Good

442 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

190 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,459 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

FAQs about flying to Southern California

Can I find cheaper flights to Southern 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 Southern California on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Southern California?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Delta is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southern California.
How much is a return flight to Southern California?
A return flight to Southern California will typically cost around $1,315, however they can be found for as little as $88.
Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Southern California, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 5 minutes).
Does Los Angeles have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Los Angeles?
Yes. Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. 2br Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/Lax is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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