$89+ 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 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
Find cheap flights to Southern California with Cheapflights
1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.Flights to Southern California in 2026
Cheapest flights to Southern CaliforniaExplore the most affordable flight options available to Southern California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Southern California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
Find flights to Southern California
Browse one-way and round-trip flights deals to Southern California on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on January 29, 2026
Explore Southern California
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 January 29, 2026.
Popular in | December |
|---|---|
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $320 |
Round-trip from | $170 |
One-way from | $89 |
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Southern California that are best for you.
Fly from
Route
Depart
Return
Price
NewarkLos Angeles
EWR - LAX
EWRLAX
Newark
Sat 2/28
9:10 am-12:38 pm
Nonstop6h 28m
Los Angeles
Sat 3/7
8:20 am-4:35 pm
Nonstop5h 15m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 2/21
3:05 pm-6:39 pm
Nonstop6h 34m
Los Angeles
Wed 3/4
10:25 am-6:41 pm
Nonstop5h 16m
New YorkLos Angeles
JFK - LAX
JFKLAX
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Sat 2/21
7:45 pm-11:23 pm
Nonstop6h 38m
Los Angeles
Tue 2/24
6:25 am-2:50 pm
Nonstop5h 25m
New YorkLos Angeles
LGA - LAX
LGALAX
New York LaGuardia
Sat 4/11
8:59 pm-7:08 am
1 stop13h 09m
Los Angeles
Tue 4/14
12:59 am-7:40 pm
1 stop15h 41m
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 2/20
4:00 pm-7:35 pm
Nonstop6h 35m
San Diego
Wed 2/25
7:35 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop5h 25m
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 7/28
8:20 pm-11:43 pm
Nonstop6h 23m
San Diego
Fri 8/7
10:10 pm-6:43 am
Nonstop5h 33m
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 3/13
4:00 pm-7:35 pm
Nonstop6h 35m
San Diego
Mon 3/16
9:59 pm-6:23 am
Nonstop5h 24m
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Fri 3/6
4:30 pm-7:58 pm
Nonstop6h 28m
San Diego
Sun 3/8
12:49 pm-9:10 pm
Nonstop5h 21m
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Tue 3/10
8:30 am-11:52 am
Nonstop6h 22m
San Diego
Mon 3/23
10:25 pm-6:49 am
Nonstop5h 24m
New YorkSan Diego
JFK - SAN
JFKSAN
New York John F Kennedy Intl
Wed 2/25
4:25 pm-8:00 pm
Nonstop6h 35m
San Diego
Wed 3/4
7:35 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop5h 25m
Best time to book a flight to Southern California
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Southern California with our price prediction graph.
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 33 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 January 24, 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 Thursday (177 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (101 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.
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 January 29, 2026.
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.
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL
Comfort
Crew
Boarding
Food
Entertainment
Overall
Reviews
Kymberlee,Oct 2024
JFK - ATL