$607+ 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 18/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
23 Dec — 30 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Southern California in 2025

Find the latest flights to Southern California in 2025, 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 23 November 2025.

Return from

$1,079

One-way from

$607

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,256
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 10/2-20/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 00m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 18/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Sydney to Southern California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($37 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in November 2025

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Thu 27/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 17/323:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/11$1,174
Sun 23/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 2/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/11$1,177
Mon 24/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Thu 4/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop28h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,178
Thu 27/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Fri 20/323:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/11$1,181
Fri 28/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Thu 19/323:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,186
Mon 24/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 17/323:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/11$1,189
Thu 4/1214:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 7/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/11$1,232
Tue 25/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Wed 3/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,234
Tue 25/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Mon 1/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 23/11$1,237
Tue 25/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 2/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 22/11$1,243
Sun 23/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Wed 3/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/11$1,246
Tue 25/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Thu 27/1122:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 21/11$1,249

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/4

20:05-06:55

1 stop17h 50m

$1,524

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/4

22:40-07:00

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,524

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/5

22:40-07:00

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,524

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

20:05-09:15

1 stop19h 10m

$1,527

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/2

14:15-21:35

2 stops26h 20m

Palm Springs

Tue 17/2

13:19-06:50

2 stops22h 31m

$1,531

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/4

10:20-10:10

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/5

22:35-06:55

1 stop39h 20m

$1,533

SydneyLong Beach

SYD - LGB

SYDLGB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

16:20-19:25

2 stops22h 05m

Long Beach Municipal

Sun 1/2

08:32-19:45

2 stops40h 13m

$1,537

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

14:15-09:15

Nonstop14h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

22:30-08:30

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,572

SydneyLong Beach

SYD - LGB

SYDLGB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

21:40-20:18

2 stops41h 38m

Long Beach Municipal

Mon 2/2

07:20-07:35

2 stops29h 15m

$1,575

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

10:40-05:40

Nonstop14h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

22:15-07:30

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,575

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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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 19 hours 43 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Southern California. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

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 (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

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 23 November 2025.
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.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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 $227, however they can be found for as little as $96.

  • 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. 2BR Furn Home - Safe/Quiet/Clean So Bay Nr Bch/LAX - 40% off for 30+ days is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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