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$589+ Cheap flights to Southern 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 15/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— LAX
31 Mar — 7 Apr1
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Flights to Southern California in 2025

Find the latest flights to Southern 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 26 March 2025.

Return from

$1,044

One-way from

$589

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,224
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 30/4-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
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15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 10m total
  • Sydney to Southern California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($354 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Wed 30/413:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 21/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,044
Mon 12/509:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 26/522:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/3$1,114
Tue 22/707:30SYD - LAX
2 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Tue 5/814:30LAX - SYD
1 stop23h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 25/3$1,122
Tue 22/706:00SYD - LAX
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/817:15LAX - SYD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,154
Thu 24/409:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Wed 7/522:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,198
Mon 12/509:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/618:40LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,216
Wed 23/409:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Wed 30/422:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mDelta
Deal found 23/3$1,230
Thu 27/312:10SYD - LAX
1 stop30h 20mLufthansa
Mon 31/322:35LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 24/3$1,246
Thu 29/509:25SYD - ONT
2 stops31h 17mDelta
Wed 18/606:00ONT - SYD
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Deal found 25/3$1,292
Sun 27/421:40SYD - LAX
1 stop35h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 10/617:55LAX - SYD
1 stop32h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,332
Mon 28/410:20SYD - ONT
1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/515:10ONT - SYD
1 stop22h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/3$1,354
Thu 8/516:20SYD - SAN
1 stop22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/519:45SAN - SYD
2 stops49h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/3$1,392

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 21/5

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,044

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 26/5

22:50-07:05

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,114

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/7

07:30-13:30

2 stops23h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

14:30-07:20

1 stop23h 50m

$1,122

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/7

06:00-13:30

2 stops24h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/8

17:15-13:30

2 stops27h 15m

$1,154

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

22:50-07:05

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,198

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

09:30-06:05

Nonstop13h 35m

Los Angeles

Tue 3/6

18:40-06:55

1 stop19h 15m

$1,216

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/4

09:25-06:10

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 30/4

22:25-06:35

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,230

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

09:25-23:42

2 stops31h 17m

Ontario

Wed 18/6

06:00-06:35

2 stops31h 35m

$1,292

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/4

21:40-16:05

1 stop35h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 10/6

17:55-19:45

1 stop32h 50m

$1,332

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

16:20-22:00

1 stop22h 40m

San Diego

Sun 18/5

18:16-14:40

1 stop27h 24m

$1,336

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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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 20 hours 49 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Southern California. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

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.

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

Fiji Airways

From $568

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $729

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $661

Virgin Australia

Virgin Australia

From $718

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

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

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 26 March 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Japan Airlines, ANA 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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
826 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
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Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
China Airlines
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,284 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,440 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.4

Food

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

L,Nov 2024

SNA - SEA

Excellent crew, great food and decent audio selection. Seats are wide and have plenty of leg room but could use some more padding.

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, 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 $117, however they can be found for as little as $68.

  • 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 25 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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