What is the cheapest month to fly to Southern California?

January is currently the cheapest month to fly to Southern California . At this moment in time December is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

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, Alaska 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 $500, however they can be found for as little as $16.

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 (13 hours 18 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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Tue 20/506:15SYD - LAX

1 stop23h 40mFiji Airways

Tue 27/523:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,008

Thu 6/311:20SYD - LAX

1 stop21h 16mAir Canada

Mon 10/314:25LAX - SYD

1 stop24h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 20/2$1,115

Wed 16/713:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines

Thu 31/717:15LAX - SYD

1 stop23h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,201

Sun 23/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/310:21LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,206

Sat 1/311:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 55mDelta

Sat 8/322:14LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 21mDelta

Deal found 21/2$1,224

Mon 17/311:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 6/422:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,226

Sun 2/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa

Sun 18/522:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 21/2$1,234

Thu 27/220:40SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 20mAir China

Thu 6/322:00LAX - SYD

1 stop46h 30mAir China

Deal found 20/2$1,256

Thu 30/1010:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mVirgin Australia

Thu 20/1122:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 21/2$1,290

Thu 20/311:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 26/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,293

Thu 23/1010:20SYD - SNA

1 stop20h 03mMultiple Airlines

Thu 13/1112:30SNA - SYD

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,344

Fri 21/216:15SYD - ONT

1 stop17h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/318:45ONT - SYD

1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,345

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Tue 20/506:15SYD - LAX

1 stop23h 40mFiji Airways

Tue 27/523:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,008

Thu 6/311:20SYD - LAX

1 stop21h 16mAir Canada

Mon 10/314:25LAX - SYD

1 stop24h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 20/2$1,115

Thu 6/311:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 10/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,201

Thu 27/220:40SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 20mAir China

Mon 3/322:00LAX - SYD

1 stop46h 30mAir China

Deal found 20/2$1,207

Sat 8/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 22/323:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,209

Sat 1/311:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 55mDelta

Sat 8/322:14LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 21mDelta

Deal found 21/2$1,224

Wed 21/509:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mLufthansa

Sun 25/522:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2$1,232

Sun 23/316:30SYD - LAX

2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines

Sun 30/314:20LAX - SYD

1 stop31h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,253

Thu 20/311:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 26/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,293

Thu 27/220:50SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 40mSichuan Airlines

Tue 4/321:30LAX - SYD

2 stops46h 55mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,416

Sun 27/421:40SYD - ONT

1 stop17h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 2/509:45ONT - SYD

1 stop41h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,579

Thu 6/312:10SYD - SNA

1 stop19h 08mVirgin Australia

Thu 13/315:42SNA - SYD

1 stop23h 33mVirgin Australia

Deal found 19/2$1,762

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Thu 6/311:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 10/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,201

Mon 9/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 30/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,207

Thu 27/310:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 55mDelta

Tue 22/422:25LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mDelta

Deal found 20/2$1,224

Wed 21/509:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mLufthansa

Sun 25/522:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2$1,232

Thu 20/311:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 26/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,293

Fri 27/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mVirgin Australia

Mon 14/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$1,540

Wed 30/409:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 3/522:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,819

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Fri 21/216:15SYD - ONT

1 stop17h 14mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/318:45ONT - SYD

1 stop20h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,345

Sun 23/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/310:21LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,206

Thu 27/214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Tue 4/322:35LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,014

Thu 27/220:40SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 20mAir China

Mon 3/322:00LAX - SYD

1 stop46h 30mAir China

Deal found 20/2$1,207

Thu 27/217:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Mon 3/322:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$1,339

Thu 27/212:10SYD - ONT

1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/306:00ONT - SYD

1 stop32h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,348

Thu 27/220:50SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 40mSichuan Airlines

Tue 4/321:30LAX - SYD

2 stops46h 55mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 20/2$1,416

Thu 27/209:00SYD - LAX

2 stops23h 51mAir Canada

Wed 5/317:10LAX - SYD

2 stops33h 35mAir Canada

Deal found 21/2$1,582

Thu 27/220:40SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 20mAir China

Thu 6/322:00LAX - SYD

1 stop46h 30mAir China

Deal found 20/2$1,256

Fri 28/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mVirgin Australia

Fri 7/322:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 20/2$1,546

Sat 1/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Sun 9/323:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 21/2$1,210

Sat 1/311:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 55mDelta

Sat 8/322:14LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 21mDelta

Deal found 21/2$1,224

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Sun 23/314:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/2$547

Fri 2/516:20SYD - LAX

2 stops19h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 21/2$563

Fri 2/516:20SYD - SAN

1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 20/2$626

Thu 6/317:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 20/2$721

Wed 30/409:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$737

Tue 25/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2$745

Tue 25/211:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop14h 00mDelta

Deal found 20/2$748

Thu 27/211:50SYD - ONT

1 stop29h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$814

Fri 28/311:20SYD - SNA

2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$814

Fri 28/311:20SYD - BUR

2 stops43h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 20/2$814

Thu 13/311:50SYD - ONT

1 stop28h 09mLufthansa

Deal found 20/2$818

Sat 22/320:50SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 40mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 21/2$825

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/5

06:15-12:55

1 stop23h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/5

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,008

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

11:20-13:36

1 stop21h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 10/3

14:25-08:35

1 stop24h 10m

$1,115

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/7

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/7

01:20-19:15

1 stop24h 55m

$1,201

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/7

16:20-06:55

1 stop21h 35m

$1,207

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

10:05-06:00

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 22/4

22:25-06:35

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,224

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/3

11:15-07:05

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 6/4

22:50-07:05

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,226

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

09:30-06:05

Nonstop13h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

22:50-07:00

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,232

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/3

11:15-07:05

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 26/3

23:45-09:00

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,293

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/3

11:50-22:45

2 stops29h 55m

Ontario

Fri 14/3

13:40-09:15

2 stops49h 35m

$1,348

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/3

12:10-17:59

1 stop24h 49m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Thu 13/3

10:30-09:15

1 stop28h 45m

$1,353

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Travel insights for flights to Southern California

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How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Southern California takes 22 hours 14 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?

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 (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Southern California?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Southern California are Fiji Airways, Qantas Airways and United Airlines.

Fiji Airways

From $570

Qantas Airways

From $728

United Airlines

From $661

Virgin Australia

From $698

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

Rainfall in Southern California 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with ANA, Japan Airlines and China Airlines to Southern California by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

725 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,297 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

184 reviews

ANA

8.4

Very Good

836 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MNL - HND

Great experience! Roomy economy leg room with foot rest, great crew and accommodations. Highly recommend!

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, Alaska 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 $500, however they can be found for as little as $16.
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 (13 hours 18 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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