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Flights to California in 2024

Find the latest flights to California in 2024, 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 19 December 2024.

Return from

$1,081

One-way from

$597

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,997
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 18/1-18/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 45m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 50m total
  • Sydney to California
High demand for flights, 13% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Wed 18/1211:05SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Tue 11/322:10LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mDelta
Deal found 17/12$1,210
Tue 24/1211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 3/113:45LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,689
Sat 28/1212:10SYD - LAX
1 stop30h 56mLufthansa
Sat 4/122:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 18/12$1,794
Thu 26/1212:10SYD - ONT
1 stop29h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/105:10ONT - SYD
2 stops33h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,829
Thu 26/1212:10SYD - BUR
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/110:45BUR - SYD
2 stops27h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,829
Mon 23/1206:00SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Mon 20/122:35LAX - SYD
1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/12$1,908
Sun 29/1220:40SYD - LAX
1 stop41h 20mAir China
Sat 11/121:05LAX - SYD
1 stop47h 25mAir China
Deal found 17/12$1,980
Tue 24/1211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mVirgin Australia
Tue 7/116:10LAX - SYD
1 stop22h 05mVirgin Australia
Deal found 18/12$2,023
Tue 31/1208:55SYD - LAX
2 stops19h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Tue 15/723:55LAX - SYD
2 stops24h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 17/12$2,061
Sun 22/1209:15SYD - LAX
1 stop42h 55mJapan Airlines
Sun 5/112:30LAX - SYD
1 stop23h 20mJapan Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,124
Tue 31/1206:25SYD - LAX
2 stops22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 14/122:45LAX - SYD
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,191
Thu 19/1214:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 28/121:45SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$2,224

Find flights to California within your budget

Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

06:00-11:50

1 stop24h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 18/3

23:35-12:30

1 stop18h 55m

$1,081

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

17:25-23:59

1 stop25h 34m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

17:00-07:25

2 stops43h 25m

$1,087

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Tue 11/2

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,183

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

19:15-09:15

1 stop19h 00m

$1,186

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,194

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 18/1

14:15-09:26

Nonstop14h 11m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/2

20:35-06:50

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,197

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

12:10-00:06

1 stop30h 56m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/2

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,211

SydneyBurbank

SYD - BUR

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

11:05-21:59

2 stops29h 54m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sat 8/2

13:31-08:35

2 stops24h 04m

$1,265

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/1

11:15-06:05

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/2

22:55-09:00

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,297

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

12:10-09:51

1 stop16h 41m

Ontario

Sat 8/2

13:45-09:15

2 stops24h 30m

$1,316

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Best time to book a flight to California

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Travel insights for flights to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to California?

On average, a flight from Sydney to California takes 19 hours 31 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 Wednesday evenings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to California

The most flights from Sydney to California are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to California are Fiji Airways, American Airlines and Hawaiian 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).

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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly to California, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, American Airlines and Fiji Airways. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.4
Very Good
1,021 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
1,442 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

8.3
Very Good
477 reviews
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews

Food

7.7

Crew

8.9

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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 $38, while return flights cost around $71.

  • How much is a return flight to California?

    A return flight to California will typically cost around $695, however they can be found for as little as $75.

  • 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 (13 hours 0 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 is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 km away from Los Angeles).

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