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Flights to Southern California in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Southern California
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southern California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 February 2026.

Mon 20/407:00
SYD
-
LAX
2 stops23h 23m
Air Canada
Sun 3/517:05
LAX
-
SYD
2 stops24h 35m
Air Canada
Deal found 12/2$981
Tue 30/609:30
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 14/722:45
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$987
Thu 17/909:30
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Tue 6/1015:30
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop22h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$989
Thu 19/211:20
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Wed 4/322:35
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$991
Mon 22/609:30
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Mon 10/822:45
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$994
Tue 10/311:05
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 22/322:35
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2$995
Mon 23/211:20
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 40m
United Airlines
Sun 8/308:04
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop28h 16m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/2$996
Fri 6/309:00
SYD
-
LAX
2 stops23h 59m
Air Canada
Mon 23/314:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop23h 40m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/2$1,001
Thu 2/710:20
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop20h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 13/722:45
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/2$1,002
Mon 11/510:20
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop18h 45m
United Airlines
Tue 26/518:45
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/2$1,003
Sat 28/214:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 7/322:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/2$1,005
Thu 23/409:15
SYD
-
PSP
2 stops29h 12m
Delta
Sat 2/506:05
PSP
-
SYD
2 stops31h 45m
Delta
Deal found 11/2$1,077

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Return from

$981

One-way from

$500

Popular in

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Cheapest in

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Average price

$1,085
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 20/4-3/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 47h 58m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 31/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Sydney to Southern California
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

10:25-06:05

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 18/3

20:05-09:15

1 stop19h 10m

$989

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:05-06:45

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

22:35-08:05

Nonstop15h 30m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

10:55-06:55

1 stop27h 00m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

13:25-06:55

1 stop24h 30m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/5

22:45-07:00

Nonstop15h 15m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

15:31-09:15

1 stop23h 44m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

11:05-06:45

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

18:36-06:20

1 stop17h 44m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 14/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/5

20:03-06:55

1 stop17h 52m

$995

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

22:35-08:05

Nonstop15h 30m

$995

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

09:15-21:27

2 stops29h 12m

Palm Springs

Thu 30/4

06:05-06:50

2 stops31h 45m

$1,077

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Southern California

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Southern California takes 17 hours 49 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.

Weekly flight availability to Southern California

The most flights from Sydney to Southern California are scheduled on a Monday (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 on average).

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

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

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $877
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $781
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $932
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $942

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

Rainfall in Southern California by month

Plan your trip to Southern California by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Southern California by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Southern California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Southern California. Reviews last updated 13 February 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia to the United States. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
582 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
438 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
989 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,284 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
225 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 18
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

SFO - NAN

Very friendly staff, warm service, well maintained aircraft, comfortable seats, and reliable on-time performance 👍👍

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, Hawaiian Airlines 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 $1,184, however they can be found for as little as $82.

  • 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 (12 hours 50 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. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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