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$85+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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— LAX
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Flights to Southern California in 2026

Cheapest flights to Southern California
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Mon 4/276:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/811:00 pm
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/9$181
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Sun 4/266:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 5/311:35 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop13h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$183
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:00 am
EWR
-
BUR
1 stop13h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 4/227:36 pm
BUR
-
EWR
1 stop8h 26m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5$184
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/257:29 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/285:11 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 51m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$184
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/76:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 06m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 5/125:30 am
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/8$185
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Sat 4/257:29 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 01m
Spirit Airlines
Fri 5/15:25 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop10h 05m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:00 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop11h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/288:00 am
LAX
-
EWR
2 stops14h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$187
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Sat 4/252:55 pm
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 50m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 5/411:00 pm
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/8$188
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Wed 4/158:00 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop11h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 4/171:52 pm
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop8h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6$189
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Tue 4/146:59 pm
EWR
-
LAX
Nonstop6h 15m
Spirit Airlines
Sun 4/1911:00 pm
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 19m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/5$190
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2411:58 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop14h 58m
Spirit Airlines
Tue 4/78:18 am
LAX
-
EWR
Nonstop5h 08m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 3/10$192
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Wed 4/155:59 am
EWR
-
LAX
1 stop9h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/225:30 am
LAX
-
EWR
1 stop11h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$193

Find flights to Southern California

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Find flight deals to Southern California

Find the latest flights to Southern California in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 10, 2026.

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Locate flights to Southern California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Southern California that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 5/19

7:55 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 55m

San Diego

Sat 5/23

10:30 pm-6:53 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$247

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 7/7

1:10 pm-6:32 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Diego

Sat 7/11

10:40 pm-7:03 am

Nonstop5h 23m

$247

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

6:50 am-9:53 am

Nonstop6h 03m

San Diego

Sat 5/9

3:20 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 39m

$257

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/20

8:00 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/21

7:00 am-3:22 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

$257

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Tue 8/11

12:10 pm-5:26 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Diego

Tue 8/18

9:45 pm-7:29 am

1 stop6h 44m

$257

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Thu 4/16

9:35 am-2:57 pm

1 stop8h 22m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

6:20 am-4:44 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$257

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 4/25

7:20 am-10:35 am

Nonstop6h 15m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

6:00 am-2:33 pm

Nonstop5h 33m

$257

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

8:29 am-11:46 am

Nonstop6h 17m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 5/2

11:05 pm-7:29 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$258

New YorkBurbank

LGA - BUR

LGABUR

New York LaGuardia

Wed 4/15

7:25 am-12:15 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 4/19

8:35 am-8:45 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$259

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 4/25

7:29 pm-10:45 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

7:00 am-3:31 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

$267

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight to Southern California

How long is the flight to Southern California?

On average, a flight from New York to Southern California takes 11 hours 31 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Southern California. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Southern California should consider flying on Thursday at noon, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Sunday at noon, 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 Tuesday (186 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (83 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, JetBlue and Delta.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $93
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $57
Frontier
Frontier
From $27
Delta
Delta
From $48

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

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 - 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

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 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

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 March 10, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.
JetBlue
7.2
Good
2,900 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,033 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.2

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.

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 $1,123, 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, Los Angeles Los Angeles offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 52 minutes).

  • Does Los Angeles Los Angeles have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Los Angeles Los Angeles can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Los Angeles Los Angeles?

    Yes. Los Angeles Los Angeles has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hyatt Regency Los Angeles International Airport is the closest property to Los Angeles Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles Los Angeles).

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