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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Fri 4/251:42 pmEWR - LAX

1 stop13h 13mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/289:25 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$157

Tue 4/227:00 pmEWR - BUR

1 stop15h 10mSpirit Airlines

Tue 4/2912:58 pmBUR - EWR

1 stop14h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$186

Sat 5/311:00 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 11mFrontier

Sun 5/48:50 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 40mFrontier

Deal found 3/24$186

Sun 4/2011:56 amLGA - LAX

1 stop14h 59mSpirit Airlines

Sun 4/2711:12 pmLAX - LGA

1 stop8h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/23$186

Wed 5/147:59 pmEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 18mMultiple Airlines

Sat 5/172:23 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24$203

Sat 4/199:30 amJFK - SAN

Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines

Sat 4/267:00 amSAN - JFK

Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23$218

Tue 4/291:00 pmJFK - LAX

1 stop9h 07mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/28:50 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25$221

Sat 4/199:30 amJFK - SAN

Nonstop6h 23mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 4/267:00 amSAN - JFK

Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24$234

Sat 4/198:45 pmJFK - SAN

Nonstop6h 27mDelta

Sat 4/266:40 amSAN - JFK

Nonstop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 3/23$237

Wed 4/26:57 pmEWR - SAN

1 stop15h 44mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/75:30 pmSAN - EWR

1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$241

Sat 5/176:00 pmJFK - ONT

Nonstop6h 11mJetBlue

Sat 5/2410:59 pmONT - JFK

Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24$243

Tue 9/167:00 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 06mJetBlue

Tue 9/234:30 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 25mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24$243

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Fri 4/251:42 pmEWR - LAX

1 stop13h 13mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/289:25 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$157

Thu 5/811:00 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 11mFrontier

Sun 5/118:50 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 40mFrontier

Deal found 3/24$186

Sat 4/199:30 amJFK - SAN

Nonstop6h 23mAlaska Airlines

Sat 4/267:00 amSAN - JFK

Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23$218

Sun 4/207:30 amEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 21mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/239:15 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24$222

Sat 4/199:30 amJFK - SAN

Nonstop6h 23mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 4/267:00 amSAN - JFK

Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24$234

Sat 4/198:45 pmJFK - SAN

Nonstop6h 27mDelta

Sat 4/266:40 amSAN - JFK

Nonstop5h 39mDelta

Deal found 3/23$237

Sat 5/176:00 pmJFK - ONT

Nonstop6h 11mJetBlue

Sat 5/2410:59 pmONT - JFK

Nonstop5h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24$243

Sun 4/2010:03 amEWR - LAX

1 stop7h 56mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/267:00 amLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24$262

Wed 4/239:00 pmJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 24mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/303:30 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 27mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24$266

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2 stops11h 20mSouthwest

Mon 5/2611:40 pmLAX - LGA

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24$302

Fri 4/1811:21 amJFK - SAN

1 stop8h 37mSun Country Air

Sat 4/266:05 pmSAN - JFK

1 stop13h 18mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/24$319

Tue 4/227:00 pmEWR - BUR

1 stop15h 10mSpirit Airlines

Tue 4/2912:58 pmBUR - EWR

1 stop14h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$186

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Mon 3/316:59 amEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 27mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/289:25 pmLAX - EWR

Nonstop5h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$204

Mon 3/3110:59 pmLGA - LAX

1 stop14h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/2811:12 pmLAX - LGA

1 stop8h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24$256

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Sat 5/38:08 amLAX - LGA

1 stop23h 53mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$238

Tue 4/16:59 amJFK - ONT

1 stop16h 50mFrontier

Sat 4/52:22 pmONT - JFK

1 stop12h 08mFrontier

Deal found 3/25$265

Tue 4/11:50 pmEWR - BUR

2 stops20h 35mSpirit Airlines

Fri 4/116:10 pmBUR - EWR

1 stop9h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$267

Tue 4/16:59 amJFK - LAX

1 stop12h 26mFrontier

Sat 4/55:25 pmLAX - JFK

1 stop9h 05mFrontier

Deal found 3/25$268

Wed 4/26:57 pmEWR - SAN

1 stop15h 44mSpirit Airlines

Mon 4/75:30 pmSAN - EWR

1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$241

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1 stop13h 50mFrontier

Mon 4/710:49 amLAX - LGA

1 stop8h 11mFrontier

Deal found 3/24$278

Wed 4/23:53 pmLGA - LAX

1 stop11h 06mJetBlue

Tue 4/86:00 amLAX - LGA

1 stop7h 56mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24$282

Thu 4/37:30 amJFK - SAN

Nonstop6h 30mJetBlue

Sat 4/129:32 pmSAN - JFK

Nonstop5h 13mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24$237

Thu 4/310:00 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 27mJetBlue

Tue 4/293:25 pmLAX - JFK

Nonstop5h 31mJetBlue

Deal found 3/23$255

Thu 4/36:59 amJFK - SAN

1 stop15h 17mFrontier

Mon 4/79:19 pmSAN - JFK

1 stop29h 11mFrontier

Deal found 3/25$280

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Fri 4/256:00 amEWR - LAX

Nonstop6h 09mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$72

Mon 4/285:30 amEWR - BUR

2 stops14h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$94

Wed 5/77:00 amEWR - SNA

1 stop10h 13mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$106

Sat 5/2411:37 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 11mFrontier

Deal found 3/24$109

Tue 4/84:40 pmLGA - LAX

1 stop9h 07mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/24$110

Wed 4/96:59 amJFK - LAX

1 stop18h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24$112

Wed 4/239:30 amJFK - SAN

Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24$119

Fri 5/307:46 amEWR - LAX

Nonstop5h 59mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24$119

Sat 5/36:15 pmJFK - ONT

Nonstop6h 10mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24$122

Wed 4/238:01 amJFK - LAX

Nonstop6h 19mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24$122

Wed 4/96:59 amJFK - SAN

1 stop20h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24$124

Sat 4/56:59 amJFK - SAN

1 stop15h 17mFrontier

Deal found 3/24$125

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Fri 4/25

1:42 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop13h 13m

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Mon 4/28

9:25 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop5h 25m

$157

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11:00 am-2:11 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

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8:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$186

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Tue 4/22

7:00 pm-7:10 am

1 stop15h 10m

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Tue 4/29

12:58 pm-6:43 am

1 stop14h 45m

$186

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Sun 4/20

11:56 am-11:55 pm

1 stop14h 59m

Los Angeles

Sun 4/27

11:12 pm-11:01 am

1 stop8h 49m

$186

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 5/14

7:59 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

Los Angeles

Sat 5/17

2:23 pm-10:49 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/19

9:30 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-3:32 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$218

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

1:00 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

8:50 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$221

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/19

9:30 am-12:53 pm

Nonstop6h 23m

San Diego

Sat 4/26

7:00 am-3:32 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

$234

NewarkSan Diego

EWR - SAN

EWRSAN

Newark

Wed 4/2

6:57 pm-7:41 am

1 stop15h 44m

San Diego

Mon 4/7

5:30 pm-6:54 am

1 stop10h 24m

$241

New YorkOntario

JFK - ONT

JFKONT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/17

6:00 pm-9:11 pm

Nonstop6h 11m

Ontario

Sat 5/24

10:59 pm-7:19 am

Nonstop5h 20m

$243

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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 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?

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 Friday (192 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (131 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.

United Airlines

From $227

JetBlue

From $138

Delta

From $156

American Airlines

From $227

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 Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta to Southern California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,330 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,605 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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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Rainfall in Southern California by month

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Temperature in Southern California by month

Plan your trip to Southern California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

Reviews of airlines servicing Southern California

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta to Southern California to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Southern California

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

What is the best airline to fly to Southern California?

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

Where does the fastest flight to Southern California depart from?

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