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, Delta 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 $1,101, however they can be found for as little as $56.

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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Thu 23/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Thu 6/222:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,009

Sun 16/214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/417:45LAX - SYD

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,085

Thu 23/121:40SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 6/207:00LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,089

Sat 22/220:40SYD - LAX

1 stop32h 40mAir China

Thu 13/323:00LAX - SYD

1 stop46h 30mAir China

Deal found 16/1$1,112

Sun 2/321:40SYD - ONT

1 stop19h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 6/309:45ONT - SYD

1 stop39h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,163

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/222:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,176

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa

Thu 6/218:00LAX - SYD

1 stop20h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/1$1,194

Wed 12/211:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 16/222:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,212

Mon 24/211:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop14h 00mDelta

Sat 22/322:20LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mDelta

Deal found 16/1$1,241

Sat 15/211:05SYD - PSP

2 stops24h 22mDelta

Sat 22/206:00PSP - SYD

2 stops31h 35mDelta

Deal found 15/1$1,250

Fri 7/217:25SYD - ONT

1 stop23h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/218:58ONT - SYD

2 stops47h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,299

Thu 13/211:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sun 16/222:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,300

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Thu 23/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Thu 6/222:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,009

Sun 16/214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 2/417:45LAX - SYD

1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,085

Thu 23/121:40SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 6/207:00LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,089

Sat 22/220:40SYD - LAX

1 stop32h 40mAir China

Thu 13/323:00LAX - SYD

1 stop46h 30mAir China

Deal found 16/1$1,112

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/222:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,176

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa

Thu 6/218:00LAX - SYD

1 stop20h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/1$1,194

Wed 12/211:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 16/222:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,212

Mon 24/211:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop14h 00mDelta

Tue 25/320:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mDelta

Deal found 16/1$1,241

Thu 13/211:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 19/222:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,300

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 10mAir Canada

Mon 27/117:05LAX - SYD

2 stops33h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 16/1$1,341

Wed 19/222:10SYD - ONT

1 stop37h 40mChina Airlines

Sun 30/300:10ONT - SYD

1 stop41h 35mChina Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,783

Fri 2/510:20SYD - SNA

1 stop16h 43mVirgin Australia

Sat 10/511:00SNA - SYD

1 stop26h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 15/1$2,089

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Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/222:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,176

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa

Thu 6/222:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mLufthansa

Deal found 16/1$1,199

Wed 12/211:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 16/222:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,212

Fri 7/311:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 55mDelta

Wed 26/322:20LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mDelta

Deal found 15/1$1,238

Thu 13/211:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 19/222:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,300

Mon 20/114:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop14h 11mMultiple Airlines

Mon 27/122:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,561

Thu 17/409:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mVirgin Australia

Mon 28/422:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mVirgin Australia

Deal found 17/1$1,600

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Thu 23/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Thu 6/222:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,009

Thu 23/121:40SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 6/207:00LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,089

Thu 23/117:25SYD - LAX

1 stop22h 45mMultiple Airlines

Thu 6/222:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,154

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/222:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1$1,176

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa

Thu 6/218:00LAX - SYD

1 stop20h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 16/1$1,194

Thu 23/111:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 27/122:55LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/1$1,283

Thu 23/112:10SYD - ONT

1 stop16h 41mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/218:38ONT - SYD

1 stop19h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,326

Thu 23/120:35SYD - LAX

1 stop20h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 27/122:55LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,328

Thu 23/117:25SYD - SAN

1 stop32h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/219:55SAN - SYD

2 stops46h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$1,331

Thu 23/121:40SYD - ONT

1 stop19h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 6/209:45ONT - SYD

1 stop39h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 17/1$1,339

Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 10mAir Canada

Mon 27/117:05LAX - SYD

2 stops33h 40mAir Canada

Deal found 16/1$1,341

Sun 26/111:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop14h 00mDelta

Sun 9/222:22LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 13mDelta

Deal found 16/1$1,241

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Fri 7/217:25SYD - SAN

2 stops24h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$549

Fri 7/317:25SYD - LAX

2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$568

Fri 21/214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/1$571

Thu 23/121:40SYD - LGB

1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 17/1$642

Wed 5/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Deal found 16/1$742

Sun 2/321:40SYD - ONT

1 stop19h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 16/1$752

Thu 6/221:40SYD - LAX

1 stop21h 19mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 16/1$752

Mon 17/310:05SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 55mDelta

Deal found 15/1$769

Thu 30/117:25SYD - ONT

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1$803

Mon 3/212:10SYD - ONT

1 stop27h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1$816

Mon 17/311:20SYD - SNA

2 stops43h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1$816

Mon 17/311:20SYD - BUR

2 stops43h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/1$816

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SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/3

06:15-11:50

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/3

22:35-21:50

1 stop28h 15m

$1,009

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

14:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

17:45-15:40

1 stop27h 55m

$1,085

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

20:40-10:20

1 stop32h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 13/3

23:00-15:30

1 stop46h 30m

$1,112

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/3

21:40-21:50

1 stop19h 10m

Ontario

Thu 6/3

09:45-19:45

1 stop39h 00m

$1,163

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 6/2

18:00-09:15

1 stop20h 15m

$1,178

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

22:50-07:00

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,207

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/2

11:15-06:05

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 16/2

22:35-09:00

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,212

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

11:05-06:05

Nonstop14h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 22/3

22:20-07:45

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,241

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/1

21:40-05:00

1 stop26h 20m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

09:15-19:45

1 stop39h 30m

$1,242

SydneyPalm Springs

SYD - PSP

SYDPSP

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 15/2

11:05-16:27

2 stops24h 22m

Palm Springs

Sat 22/2

06:00-08:35

2 stops31h 35m

$1,250

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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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 16 hours 20 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 Wednesday evenings, 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 Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 $566

Qantas Airways

From $732

United Airlines

From $661

Virgin Australia

From $693

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

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 Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines and Qantas Airways 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.

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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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.

Air Tahiti Nui

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Very Good

62 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

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Very Good

62 reviews

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1 / 2

ANA

8.4

Very Good

847 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,448 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

737 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,327 reviews

Air Tahiti Nui

8.8

Very Good

62 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 2

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, Delta 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 $1,101, however they can be found for as little as $56.
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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