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$24+ Cheap flights from California to Los Angeles (LAX)

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Cheap flight deals from California to Los Angeles

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$44
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$24
(eDestinos)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$158

Good round-trip deal

$136 or less

Good one-way deal

$66 or less
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One-way flight from California to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($1 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/11:23 pmLAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/85:52 amLAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$44
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/88:11 amSAN - LAX
1 stop4h 02mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/81:24 pmLAX - SAN
1 stop11h 12mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/18$59
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/232:20 pmSFO - LAX
Nonstop1h 39mFrontier
Wed 4/306:55 pmLAX - SFO
Nonstop1h 42mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$63
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Tue 4/811:49 amSMF - LAX
1 stop4h 01mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/91:04 pmLAX - SMF
1 stop4h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/17$64
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Sat 4/1910:45 amLAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 24mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/233:11 pmLAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16$65
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Wed 4/210:48 amSJC - LAX
1 stop4h 00mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/91:04 pmLAX - SJC
1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$66
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/183:12 pmLAS - LAX
Nonstop1h 23mFrontier
Tue 4/223:11 pmLAX - LAS
Nonstop1h 25mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$69
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/88:13 pmRNO - LAX
1 stop11h 48mSpirit Airlines
Wed 4/91:04 pmLAX - RNO
1 stop6h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/16$70
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Tue 4/811:49 amSMF - LAX
1 stop4h 01mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/159:32 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$77
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/812:07 pmSMF - LAX
Nonstop1h 32mFrontier
Tue 4/159:32 amLAX - SMF
Nonstop1h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$78
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/152:51 pmRNO - LAX
Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/229:00 amLAX - RNO
1 stop10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$86
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Mon 4/74:52 pmSJC - LAX
Nonstop1h 19mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/91:04 pmLAX - SJC
1 stop5h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$92

Find flights from California to Los Angeles within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Los Angeles that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Los Angeles

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Las VegasLos Angeles

LAS - LAX

LASLAX

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 4/1

1:23 pm-2:48 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

5:52 am-7:01 am

Nonstop1h 09m

$44

San DiegoLos Angeles

SAN - LAX

SANLAX

San Diego

Tue 4/8

8:11 am-12:13 pm

1 stop4h 02m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/8

1:24 pm-12:36 am

1 stop11h 12m

$59

San FranciscoLos Angeles

SFO - LAX

SFOLAX

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

2:20 pm-3:59 pm

Nonstop1h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/30

6:55 pm-8:37 pm

Nonstop1h 42m

$63

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

11:49 am-3:50 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

1:04 pm-5:36 pm

1 stop4h 32m

$64

Las VegasLos Angeles

LAS - LAX

LASLAX

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 4/19

10:45 am-12:09 pm

Nonstop1h 24m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/23

3:11 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$65

San JoseLos Angeles

SJC - LAX

SJCLAX

San Jose

Wed 4/2

10:48 am-2:48 pm

1 stop4h 00m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

1:04 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop5h 53m

$66

Las VegasLos Angeles

LAS - LAX

LASLAX

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Fri 4/18

3:12 pm-4:35 pm

Nonstop1h 23m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/22

3:11 pm-4:36 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

$69

RenoLos Angeles

RNO - LAX

RNOLAX

Reno

Tue 4/8

8:13 pm-8:01 am

1 stop11h 48m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/9

1:04 pm-7:27 pm

1 stop6h 23m

$70

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

11:49 am-3:50 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

9:32 am-11:07 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$77

SacramentoLos Angeles

SMF - LAX

SMFLAX

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

12:07 pm-1:39 pm

Nonstop1h 32m

Los Angeles

Tue 4/15

9:32 am-11:07 am

Nonstop1h 35m

$78

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Travel insights for flights from California to Los Angeles

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Los Angeles?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from California to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $336). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (178 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (117 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. 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 Los Angeles. Reviews last updated March 18, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Los Angeles, such as Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Los Angeles from California?

    If you book a flight to Los Angeles from California, you will be flying to Los Angeles, which is the city’s only airport. Los Angeles (LAX) is located 9.4 mi from the center of Los Angeles.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $24 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $29 and Hawaiian Airlines from $55 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Los Angeles?

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Los Angeles?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Los Angeles (average of $246). Flying from California to Los Angeles in March is currently the most expensive (average of $336). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$19Average$81FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$31Average$118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$45Average$123FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$78Average$167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$78Average$179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$80Average$197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$93Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$100Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$100Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$104Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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