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$97+ Cheap flights to Southern California

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Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
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Flights to Southern California in 2025

Find the latest flights to Southern California in 2025, 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 October 30, 2025.

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Average price

$371

Round-trip from

$185

One-way from

$97
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This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/165:59 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop18h 45mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/1910:49 amLAX - EWR
2 stops24h 09mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$185
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/45:15 amEWR - LAX
1 stop10h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/99:39 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/176:00 amEWR - LAX
1 stop9h 25mFrontier
Wed 11/191:23 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 10/27$187
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/66:39 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/1810:30 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$188
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:26 pmEWR - LAX
2 stops12h 33mSpirit Airlines
Wed 11/195:30 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$189
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/129:00 amEWR - LAX
2 stops17h 59mSpirit Airlines
Sat 11/156:10 amLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 13mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/28$190
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Tue 12/96:30 amLGA - BUR
2 stops14h 52mSpirit Airlines
Thu 12/114:19 pmBUR - LGA
2 stops18h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:49 pmEWR - LAX
2 stops29h 10mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/59:24 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$191
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 11/209:15 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/110:30 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop12h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$192
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:45 pmEWR - LAX
2 stops17h 11mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/151:23 pmLAX - EWR
1 stop8h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$193
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Thu 12/46:15 amLGA - BUR
1 stop10h 55mSouthwest
Sun 12/712:30 pmBUR - LGA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 10/29$193
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Tue 12/29:15 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 25mSpirit Airlines
Sat 12/139:24 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 20mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 10/30$194

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 October 30, 2025.
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

New YorkBurbank

LGA - BUR

LGABUR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/11

2:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop10h 15m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 12/14

12:30 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$193

New YorkBurbank

LGA - BUR

LGABUR

New York LaGuardia

Thu 12/4

10:50 am-7:25 pm

2 stops11h 35m

Burbank Bob Hope

Wed 12/10

12:25 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$198

New YorkBurbank

LGA - BUR

LGABUR

New York LaGuardia

Fri 12/12

2:45 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 1/5

8:50 pm-9:10 am

2 stops9h 20m

$198

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/17

8:29 pm-11:58 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/21

3:30 pm-11:51 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

$217

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Sat 1/17

7:29 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Thu 1/22

8:02 am-4:29 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$227

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Thu 1/8

8:30 pm-11:55 pm

Nonstop6h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/10

8:20 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$227

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/14

8:35 am-12:08 pm

Nonstop6h 33m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

9:55 pm-6:25 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$227

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/12

3:55 pm-7:11 pm

Nonstop6h 16m

San Diego

Mon 12/15

9:05 pm-5:20 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$227

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 1/16

7:29 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop6h 26m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

8:02 am-4:29 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$227

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 12/12

6:00 am-9:00 am

Nonstop6h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 12/14

4:30 pm-12:41 am

Nonstop5h 11m

$227

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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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 10 hours 56 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 December 16, 2024.

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.

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.

American Airlines
American Airlines
From $93
Delta
Delta
From $56
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $57
Frontier
Frontier
From $19

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Southern California?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Southern California are Frontier, Spirit Airlines 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 October 30, 2025.
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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
7.2
Good
11,035 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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
2,906 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,116 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

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, Spirit Airlines 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 $1,228, however they can be found for as little as $54.

  • 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 53 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 - 40% off for 30+ days is the closest property to Los Angeles (0.0 mi away from Los Angeles).

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