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— LAX
21 Feb — 28 Feb1
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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 22 January 2026.

Thu 22/106:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 4/222:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,016
Fri 13/314:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Tue 24/323:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,017
Thu 28/513:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 7/623:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,019
Tue 3/214:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/222:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,020
Sat 28/206:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 13/323:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop28h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,022
Mon 26/114:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 8/222:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 22/1$1,023
Sun 1/306:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop25h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/323:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/1$1,025
Sun 25/114:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Mon 26/122:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop28h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,026
Wed 5/806:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop23h 55m
Fiji Airways
Wed 19/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,037
Sat 24/114:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Fri 27/222:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop28h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,040
Thu 21/513:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 40m
Fiji Airways
Thu 28/523:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/1$1,041
Mon 9/311:45
SYD
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SAN
2 stops26h 03m
Air New Zealand
Tue 24/311:03
SAN
-
SYD
2 stops27h 42m
Air New Zealand
Deal found 19/1$1,330

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Return from

$1,017

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$548

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Average price

$1,272
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  • 13/3-24/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
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  • 8/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • Sydney to Southern California
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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/5

06:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Sun 31/5

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,162

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

09:55-13:20

1 stop20h 25m

Los Angeles

Fri 10/7

21:10-08:45

1 stop18h 35m

$1,324

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

11:45-19:48

2 stops26h 03m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

11:03-08:45

2 stops27h 42m

$1,330

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

21:40-05:00

1 stop25h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

16:36-19:45

2 stops33h 09m

$1,345

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

21:40-23:19

2 stops43h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

16:36-19:45

2 stops57h 09m

$1,351

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/3

14:00-13:00

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

22:25-07:25

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,364

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/3

21:40-22:36

2 stops42h 56m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

16:36-19:45

2 stops33h 09m

$1,370

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

21:40-22:36

2 stops42h 56m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

16:36-19:45

2 stops57h 09m

$1,396

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

21:40-23:19

2 stops43h 39m

Los Angeles

Mon 23/3

16:36-19:45

2 stops57h 09m

$1,399

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 13/4

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 14/6

22:45-07:00

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,402

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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 6 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 Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 $924
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $819
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $985
Air New Zealand
Air New Zealand
From $970

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 22 January 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
219 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
219 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
219 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
573 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
219 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
430 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
219 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
973 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
219 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,191 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
219 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.4

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 $1,248, however they can be found for as little as $87.

  • 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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