What is the cheapest month to fly to Southern California?

February 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 $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, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 35 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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Wed 23/413:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Mon 28/423:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/4$1,074

Fri 11/711:50SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 31/722:10LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$1,143

Thu 8/516:20SYD - LAX

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/517:55LAX - SYD

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,199

Sat 10/509:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/522:36LAX - SYD

1 stop39h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,330

Tue 27/509:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 29/723:15LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$1,340

Sun 25/509:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Thu 31/722:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mDelta

Deal found 14/4$1,376

Sun 10/811:50SYD - SAN

2 stops25h 01mAir New Zealand

Sun 31/819:10SAN - SYD

2 stops22h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$1,385

Tue 27/510:20SYD - LAX

1 stop29h 28mLufthansa

Tue 29/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 14/4$1,392

Thu 18/910:10SYD - LAX

1 stop27h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Thu 9/1012:50LAX - SYD

1 stop26h 10mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,423

Thu 29/516:20SYD - SAN

2 stops34h 28mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/614:03SAN - SYD

2 stops31h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,433

Wed 29/1012:10SYD - ONT

1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/1115:15ONT - SYD

1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,498

Thu 8/510:20SYD - ONT

1 stop24h 41mLufthansa

Wed 21/518:48ONT - SYD

1 stop19h 07mLufthansa

Deal found 15/4$1,618

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Wed 23/413:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Mon 28/423:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/4$1,074

Fri 11/711:50SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 31/722:10LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/4$1,143

Thu 8/516:20SYD - LAX

1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/517:55LAX - SYD

1 stop27h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,199

Sat 10/509:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/522:36LAX - SYD

1 stop39h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,330

Sun 25/509:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Thu 31/722:40LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mDelta

Deal found 14/4$1,376

Tue 27/510:20SYD - LAX

1 stop29h 28mLufthansa

Tue 29/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mLufthansa

Deal found 14/4$1,392

Thu 8/517:45SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mQantas Airways

Wed 21/523:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/4$1,449

Fri 20/621:40SYD - LAX

1 stop35h 25mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 26/708:30LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,634

Tue 10/611:50SYD - LAX

1 stop24h 00mANA

Mon 4/801:20LAX - SYD

1 stop24h 55mANA

Deal found 14/4$1,669

Thu 8/522:10SYD - ONT

1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines

Tue 20/501:40ONT - SYD

1 stop40h 05mChina Airlines

Deal found 15/4$1,721

Tue 27/510:20SYD - SNA

1 stop17h 50mVirgin Australia

Tue 29/719:05SNA - SYD

1 stop18h 50mVirgin Australia

Deal found 14/4$1,887

Fri 30/509:20SYD - SNA

1 stop20h 12mAir Canada

Fri 6/613:25SNA - SYD

1 stop24h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 14/4$2,131

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Thu 8/509:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 19/522:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,338

Thu 15/509:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 25/522:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$1,340

Mon 2/609:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Wed 18/622:30LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mDelta

Deal found 14/4$1,374

Sat 13/909:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mLufthansa

Mon 6/1022:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mLufthansa

Deal found 15/4$1,385

Wed 18/609:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sat 26/723:15LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,791

Sat 28/609:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mVirgin Australia

Mon 28/722:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mVirgin Australia

Deal found 13/4$2,185

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Sun 20/420:25SYD - LAX

2 stops30h 18mAmerican Airlines

Mon 28/415:53LAX - SYD

2 stops45h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,438

Mon 21/408:55SYD - LAX

1 stop21h 55mJapan Airlines

Tue 13/500:50LAX - SYD

1 stop36h 30mJapan Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,811

Mon 21/409:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Wed 14/523:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$2,134

Mon 21/409:30SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines

Mon 28/422:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,253

Tue 22/409:30SYD - SAN

2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines

Tue 6/509:00SAN - SYD

2 stops29h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,278

Tue 22/409:25SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mDelta

Sat 26/422:25LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mDelta

Deal found 15/4$2,348

Tue 22/421:40SYD - SAN

2 stops31h 06mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 6/518:27SAN - SYD

1 stop32h 18mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,358

Tue 22/409:25SYD - SAN

1 stop17h 57mDelta

Tue 6/518:15SAN - SYD

1 stop19h 20mDelta

Deal found 14/4$2,404

Wed 23/413:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Mon 28/423:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/4$1,074

Wed 23/409:30SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 20mAsiana Airlines

Sun 20/723:00LAX - SYD

1 stop39h 30mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,691

Wed 23/410:20SYD - ONT

1 stop17h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 28/415:55ONT - SYD

1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$2,389

Thu 24/407:00SYD - LAX

2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines

Thu 15/523:55LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,292

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Mon 12/516:20SYD - LAX

1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/4$583

Wed 23/413:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/4$586

Sat 31/520:20SYD - LAX

1 stop41h 25mSichuan Airlines

Deal found 15/4$741

Fri 4/717:45SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/4$819

Fri 30/516:20SYD - ONT

2 stops47h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/4$858

Sun 18/511:25SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 35mXiamenAir

Deal found 14/4$966

Sun 8/613:15SYD - SAN

3 stops34h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,020

Thu 22/522:10SYD - ONT

1 stop36h 50mChina Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,089

Sun 8/608:55SYD - SAN

2 stops48h 43mJapan Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,197

Wed 1/1010:20SYD - ONT

2 stops23h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/4$1,207

Mon 9/609:30SYD - SNA

2 stops40h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,218

Mon 9/609:30SYD - BUR

2 stops28h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/4$1,218

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Sat 10/5

13:45-12:55

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

$1,074

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/7

11:50-13:20

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

22:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

$1,143

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/5

16:20-23:55

1 stop24h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 15/5

17:55-14:40

1 stop27h 45m

$1,199

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 10/5

09:30-06:05

Nonstop13h 35m

Los Angeles

Mon 19/5

22:36-06:55

1 stop39h 19m

$1,330

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/5

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Sun 25/5

22:50-07:05

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,340

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

09:25-06:10

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 31/7

22:40-06:35

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,376

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

11:50-19:51

2 stops25h 01m

San Diego

Sun 31/8

19:10-10:35

2 stops22h 25m

$1,385

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/5

10:20-22:48

1 stop29h 28m

Los Angeles

Tue 29/7

22:50-07:00

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,392

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/9

10:10-20:45

1 stop27h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/10

12:50-09:00

1 stop26h 10m

$1,423

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/5

16:20-09:48

2 stops34h 28m

San Diego

Thu 5/6

14:03-14:40

2 stops31h 37m

$1,433

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How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from Sydney to Southern California takes 22 hours 10 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 (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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 $728

United Airlines

From $661

Virgin Australia

From $717

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Southern California are Delta, Fiji Airways 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 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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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

I like that flight because super nice and friendly. I’m a senior and quick not comfortable to ask what I need help. But would be nicer if they check us if we need any more help because we are not able to leave our seat. However Japan Aniline is my on top priority

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

ANA

8.3

Very Good

841 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

China Airlines

8.2

Very Good

729 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

Singapore Airlines

8.1

Very Good

1,288 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

183 reviews

Japan Airlines

8.3

Very Good

1,440 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

mark,Nov 2024

YVR - NRT

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, 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 $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, Sydney Kingsford Smith offers the quickest one-way flight (13 hours 35 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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