What is the cheapest month to fly to Southern California?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Southern California is currently January ; with March being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Can I find cheaper flights to Southern California if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers 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, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southern California.

How much is a round-trip flight to Southern California?

A round-trip flight to Southern California will typically cost around $36, however they can be found for as little as $34.

Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Southern California, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 52 minutes).

Does Los Angeles have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the rental car 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 mi away from Los Angeles).

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Wed 10/82:35 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/1412:35 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/8$169

Thu 9/255:15 amEWR - LAX

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/17:35 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$170

Wed 9/245:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/2910:45 pmLAX - EWR

1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$171

Thu 9/256:59 amEWR - LAX

1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/3010:23 pmLAX - EWR

1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$172

Fri 9/266:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 08mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/16:15 amLAX - EWR

3 stops24h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/11$173

Tue 10/75:15 amEWR - BUR

2 stops13h 30mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/144:45 pmBUR - EWR

1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$174

Wed 10/15:55 amEWR - LAX

1 stop9h 18mFrontier

Fri 10/310:45 pmLAX - EWR

1 stop8h 46mFrontier

Deal found 9/10$174

Fri 10/176:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 07mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/246:40 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$175

Wed 10/152:35 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/2212:35 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$176

Fri 10/246:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 07mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/316:40 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$177

Thu 9/259:00 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/285:35 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/11$178

Thu 9/259:00 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/3012:45 amLAX - EWR

1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$179

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Wed 10/227:20 amLGA - LAX

1 stop10h 05mSouthwest

Sun 10/2611:00 pmLAX - LGA

1 stop9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 9/9$203

Tue 9/309:10 amEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 03mJetBlue

Tue 9/3010:30 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 24mJetBlue

Deal found 9/10$208

Wed 10/156:55 amEWR - LAX

1 stop12h 19mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/2212:35 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$214

Fri 10/246:59 amJFK - ONT

1 stop7h 48mFrontier

Mon 10/2710:47 pmONT - JFK

1 stop28h 43mFrontier

Deal found 9/11$218

Tue 10/288:35 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 10mDelta

Tue 11/43:30 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 25mDelta

Deal found 9/9$227

Thu 9/257:00 amEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 55mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/16:00 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/9$237

Fri 12/55:51 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 36mAlaska Airlines

Wed 12/109:31 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 9/9$237

Sat 2/287:29 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 22mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 3/37:00 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 23mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 9/10$237

Tue 10/75:15 amEWR - BUR

2 stops13h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/1412:51 pmBUR - EWR

2 stops14h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10$281

Wed 9/2411:50 amLGA - LAX

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Tue 9/306:45 amLAX - LGA

1 stop7h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 9/11$203

Tue 10/75:15 amEWR - BUR

2 stops13h 30mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/144:45 pmBUR - EWR

1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$218

Thu 9/256:59 amJFK - ONT

1 stop16h 57mFrontier

Sat 9/278:00 amONT - JFK

1 stop18h 30mFrontier

Deal found 9/11$218

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Wed 9/245:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/2910:45 pmLAX - EWR

1 stop8h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$171

Thu 9/255:15 amEWR - LAX

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Wed 10/17:35 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$170

Thu 9/256:59 amEWR - LAX

1 stop9h 34mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/3010:23 pmLAX - EWR

1 stop8h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$172

Thu 9/259:00 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines

Fri 9/265:35 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/11$178

Thu 9/259:00 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 59mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/295:35 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/11$179

Fri 9/266:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 08mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/16:15 amLAX - EWR

3 stops24h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/11$173

Wed 10/15:55 amEWR - LAX

1 stop9h 18mFrontier

Sat 10/41:33 pmLAX - EWR

1 stop8h 33mFrontier

Deal found 9/11$174

Tue 10/75:15 amEWR - BUR

2 stops13h 30mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/144:45 pmBUR - EWR

1 stop10h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$174

Wed 10/82:35 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/1412:35 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/8$169

Wed 10/152:35 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 57mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/2212:35 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$176

Fri 10/176:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 07mSpirit Airlines

Sun 10/196:40 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/11$175

Fri 10/246:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 07mSpirit Airlines

Fri 10/316:40 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$177

One-way flights to Southern California
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Tue 9/3010:55 amEWR - BUR

2 stops24h 05mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$77

Tue 10/75:15 amEWR - BUR

2 stops13h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/9$84

Tue 10/146:59 amEWR - BUR

1 stop11h 46mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$90

Tue 9/235:20 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$101

Tue 11/119:03 pmEWR - LAX

1 stop15h 08mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/11$102

Wed 10/227:18 pmEWR - LAX

1 stop16h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/8$103

Wed 9/242:10 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 53mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/10$104

Wed 10/155:15 amEWR - BUR

2 stops13h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$105

Tue 9/235:15 amEWR - LAX

1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/9$105

Wed 9/245:15 amEWR - LAX

1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/10$106

Sat 10/46:59 amEWR - BUR

1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/10$107

Tue 9/235:55 amEWR - LAX

1 stop9h 18mFrontier

Deal found 9/10$107

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Price

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LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/22

7:20 am-2:25 pm

1 stop10h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

11:00 pm-11:40 am

1 stop9h 40m

$203

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 9/24

11:50 am-6:00 pm

2 stops9h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

6:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$203

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/6

3:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

11:00 am-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$207

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Tue 9/30

9:10 am-12:13 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

Los Angeles

Tue 9/30

10:30 pm-6:54 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$208

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Wed 2/11

11:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/11

11:00 pm-9:05 am

1 stop7h 05m

$209

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 9/25

2:10 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops11h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/1

9:50 am-9:30 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$213

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 10/15

6:55 am-4:14 pm

1 stop12h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/22

12:35 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$214

New YorkOntario

JFK - ONT

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/24

6:59 am-11:47 am

1 stop7h 48m

Ontario

Mon 10/27

10:47 pm-6:30 am

1 stop28h 43m

$218

NewarkBurbank

EWR - BUR

EWRBUR

Newark

Tue 10/7

5:15 am-3:45 pm

2 stops13h 30m

Burbank Bob Hope

Tue 10/14

4:45 pm-6:22 am

1 stop10h 37m

$218

New YorkOntario

JFK - ONT

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 9/25

6:59 am-8:56 pm

1 stop16h 57m

Ontario

Sat 9/27

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$218

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How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from New York to Southern California takes 11 hours 5 minutes. Flights to Southern California from other popular cities in USA 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 Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

Weekly flight availability to Southern California

The most flights from New York to Southern California are scheduled on a Thursday (212 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (118 on average).

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

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Southern California are United Airlines, Delta and JetBlue.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Southern California are Spirit Airlines, Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines.

Rainfall in Southern California by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Southern California 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 Southern California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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 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 Southern California

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines to the United States to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Overall it was good on the flight. Before the flight with checking the bag at JFK was a nightmare. It took way too long and the Delta concierge was very rude to everyone. But other than that it was fine.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,937 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

JetBlue

7.2

Good

2,913 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,023 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,960 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Kymberlee,Oct 2024

JFK - ATL

FAQs about flying to Southern California

Can I find cheaper flights to Southern California if I am willing to have layovers?
Yes, flights with layovers 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, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Southern California.
How much is a round-trip flight to Southern California?
A round-trip flight to Southern California will typically cost around $36, however they can be found for as little as $34.
Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Southern California, Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 52 minutes).
Does Los Angeles have rental cars?
Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles can take advantage of the rental car 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 mi away from Los Angeles).

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Temperature in Southern California by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Southern California

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FAQs about flying to Southern California

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What is the best airline to fly to Southern California?

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