$516+ Cheap flights to 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 17/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Flights to California in 2025

Find the latest flights to 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 12 September 2025.

Return from

$1,039

One-way from

$516

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,307

Good round-trip deal

$1,245 or less

Good one-way deal

$750 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 20/10-10/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 44h 25m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
17/10
  • 17/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 09m total
  • Sydney to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($294 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($77 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for return flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California.

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Mon 27/1011:20SYD - SNA
2 stops24h 48mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1108:30SNA - SYD
1 stop27h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$991
Tue 21/1021:40SYD - SNA
2 stops29h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sun 9/1121:25SNA - SYD
2 stops27h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,024
Fri 12/909:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 17/923:05LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,042
Wed 12/1107:05SYD - LAX
2 stops23h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/1212:50LAX - SYD
1 stop23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,043
Sun 19/1010:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 27/1023:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,045
Fri 12/909:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 27/1023:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,047
Wed 8/1018:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mQantas Airways
Wed 15/1022:10LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/9$1,050
Tue 14/1021:40SYD - LAX
2 stops42h 21mAlaska Airlines
Tue 21/1009:00LAX - SYD
2 stops40h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,051
Sun 28/909:00SYD - LAX
1 stop39h 00mAmerican Airlines
Tue 14/1021:35LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/9$1,053
Thu 11/921:40SYD - LGB
1 stop38h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 24/907:25LGB - SYD
1 stop19h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,054
Fri 10/1010:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 28/1013:47LAX - SYD
1 stop22h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/9$1,056
Sun 21/906:00SYD - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Sat 11/1023:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/9$1,057

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 27/10

11:20-18:08

2 stops24h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 3/11

08:30-06:55

1 stop27h 25m

$991

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/3

14:05-18:02

1 stop22h 57m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 9/3

19:57-07:25

2 stops41h 28m

$1,003

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 21/10

21:40-08:54

2 stops29h 14m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 9/11

21:25-19:45

2 stops27h 20m

$1,024

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

14:15-09:05

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

22:25-08:30

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,051

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/3

08:30-12:03

2 stops22h 33m

San Diego

Tue 24/3

12:45-08:35

1 stop25h 50m

$1,059

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

11:15-20:46

2 stops27h 31m

San Jose

Sun 15/3

19:24-09:00

2 stops43h 36m

$1,059

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/10

21:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

Los Angeles

Mon 27/10

09:20-19:45

2 stops64h 25m

$1,060

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/11

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/11

21:30-09:15

1 stop40h 45m

$1,080

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/2

14:00-21:27

1 stop26h 27m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

22:45-09:15

1 stop39h 30m

$1,080

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

21:30-06:20

1 stop37h 50m

$1,080

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Best time to book a flight to California

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Everything you need to know about your flight to California

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Sydney to California takes 16 hours 37 minutes. Flights to 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 California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to California. Price data was last updated on 6 October 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from Sydney to California are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

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

Rainfall in California by month

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

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

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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

What are the most popular places to fly to in California?

Destination popularity is based on the amount of flight searches to California in the last few years. This data was updated on 12 September 2025.
The most popular places in California to fly to are Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to 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 California. Reviews last updated 12 September 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

FAQs about flying to California

California climate

Due to its topographical extremes California’s weather depends on where you are. Along the coast, the climate is mostly mild. Los Angeles is high desert, and the low humidity keeps the city comfortable year-round. About 45km south of LA, Anaheim can go up into the high 20’s or low 30’s in the summer, with cool evenings. Anaheim winters are mild with little rain. San Francisco is foggy with cool winds. Summer temperatures occasionally go above 21 degrees Celsius; autumn tends to have clear skies and temperatures in the mid-20’s. Winter rarely goes below freezing. Sacramento’s summer days can reach 37 degrees Celsius, but then drop as much as 4degrees at night. The rainy season runs from late fall into spring, and winters are cold and foggy.

Getting around California

Driving is the best way to cover short distances in California, or if you enjoy long drives, for covering the entire state. If you’re booking flights to California and then planning on driving the state, make sure to carry a map as not all road signs indicate a direction, just town or city names. If you’re headed into the mountains, make sure to get antifreeze and tire chains.

Many freeways have carpool lanes called “diamond” lanes or high-occupancy vehicle (HOV) lanes. Make sure to familiarize yourself with the regulations regarding the use of these lanes as some of them are monitored even during non-rush hour and fines are over $270.

California has over 15 airports, and given the number of small and large commercial carriers, flights in California are fairly easy.

For a scenic trip along the coast, Amtrak’s Coast Starlight has double-decker Superliners, gourmet dining car, accommodation from first class to coach, and entertainment and games.

  • What is good to know if travelling to California?

    •             Los Angeles covers desert basin, mountain canyons, and coastal beaches. With its rich cultural diversity, LA offers countless attractions—catch a glimpse of the stars, hike the Hollywood sign, visit the La Brea Tar Pits, walk the boardwalk at Venice Beach, spend like a celebrity on Rodeo Drive, and enjoy free attractions like the Watts Towers or Getty Museum. •             The Golden Gate Bridge, Fisherman’s Wharf, Castro, Mission District, and Haight Ashbury just skim the surface of San Francisco’s diversity and charm. The city also cherishes its past, restoring and reusing its historic buildings. The surrounding areas—Marin County, Oakland, and Berkeley—are as popular as the city itself. •             John Sutter’s trading post became the main supply point for gold miners, then western headquarters of the transcontinental railroad. Today Sacramento is growing, offering affordable homes to those seeking California weather. The capital city is known for its natural parkland and streets lined with fruit-bearing trees. Once the Gateway to Gold Country, Sacramento is now a gateway to the wine country. •             Most of California’s wineries are in Napa Valley and Sonoma Valley. Hundreds of wineries invite you to enjoy their tours, tastings, restaurants, and spas. Napa Valley has more wineries and a higher volume of tourism, with more commercial tours and attractions such as hot-air ballooning. Sonoma Valley is lower key, with family-run wineries, fewer tourists, and relaxed ambience. Book flights to California’s wine region and join a tour of the wineries. •             Anaheim is home to Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm. The Orange County coast offers miles of beaches, and the California Riviera is the stretch between Seal Beach and San Clemente. The area’s eccentric beach towns, Santa Ana Artists’ Village, Laguna Beach boardwalk, San Juan Capistrano Mission, and Richard Nixon Library and Birthplace attract tourists year-round. •             Costa Mesa, located in the heart of Orange County in Southern California, is within close proximity to Disneyland, major beaches, museums, nightlife and recreation and is home to internationally-renowned South Coast Plaza, an award-winning performing arts district as well as the Orange County Fairgrounds. •             Some ambitious travellers book holidays to California and then drive the coastline to the state’s northern most cities. While the drive and landscape is beautiful, be sure to leave yourself plenty of time for the long drive north. It’s advisable that you book outbound California flights from your destination point.

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

  • What is the best airline to fly to California?

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

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in California?

    Fresno Airterminal is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in California. One-way flights to Fresno Airterminal typically cost $39, while return flights cost around $27.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $494, however they can be found for as little as $18.

  • Where does the fastest flight to California depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to California, Brisbane offers the quickest one-way flight (12 hours 50 minutes).

  • Which airport is closest to La Brea Tar Pits?

    f being close to La Brea Tar Pits is important to you, you’ll want to land at Los Angeles Airport.

  • 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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