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$617+ Cheap flights to Southern California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
4 Sep — 11 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 5 August 2026.

Sun 1/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 8/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 4/8$866
Wed 26/813:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Mon 31/823:55 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 3/8$872
Wed 18/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 25/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 4/8$873
Wed 26/813:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Tue 1/923:55 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 3/8$876
Fri 25/913:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sun 27/923:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Deal found 4/8$878
Tue 17/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 29/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 4/8$880
Mon 28/913:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Thu 29/1023:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 3/8$882
Tue 3/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 18/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 2/8$893
Mon 23/1111:20 -
1 stop19h 20m
Thu 3/1218:10 -
1 stop20h 25m
Deal found 31/7$933
Mon 3/809:10 -
Nonstop13h 50m
Sun 16/822:55 -
Nonstop15h 10m
Deal found 31/7$935
Mon 14/909:10 -
Nonstop13h 50m
Mon 21/923:10 -
Nonstop14h 55m
Deal found 31/7$936
Sun 8/1106:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Sat 21/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 30/7$937

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Find the latest flights to Southern California in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 5 August 2026.

Return from

$866

One-way from

$617

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,078
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/11-8/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 2/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 17m total
  • Sydney to Southern California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($94 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 20/9

09:37-06:55

1 stop28h 18m

$1,004
Fastest return journey

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/9

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 20/9

22:50-07:00

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,004

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/8

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 23/9

18:45-06:55

1 stop19h 10m

$1,006

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

10:20-12:01

1 stop18h 41m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

22:45-07:00

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,010

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/9

10:20-23:06

1 stop29h 46m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 20/9

22:50-07:00

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,011

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

09:20-16:12

1 stop23h 52m

San Diego

Sat 19/9

16:55-20:40

2 stops34h 45m

$1,048

SydneyBurbank

SYD - BUR

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/10

10:20-15:10

2 stops22h 50m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 28/10

18:29-08:35

2 stops44h 06m

$1,061

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/11

11:20-15:47

2 stops23h 27m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 8/11

19:39-06:25

2 stops63h 46m

$1,072

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/8

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 14/8

22:45-07:00

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,074

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 14/9

09:15-21:31

2 stops29h 16m

Palm Springs

Thu 17/9

06:03-06:50

2 stops31h 47m

$1,082

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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 18 hours 56 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 (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 $887
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $777
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $441
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $974

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Southern California are Virgin Australia, Fiji Airways 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).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Southern California, you should look to book at least 71 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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 5 August 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways 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
251 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
659 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,079 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,058 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,848 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
251 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.4

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Comfort

8.0

Overall

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 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, United 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 $211, however they can be found for as little as $94.

  • 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 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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