Southern California

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Flights to Southern California in 2024

Find the latest flights to Southern California in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,629,791 searches and data was last updated on November 20, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$392

Round-trip from

$187

One-way from

$84
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in November 2024
From New York to Los Angeles
One-way flight from New York to Southern California

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Fri 12/139:02 pmEWR - BUR
1 stop14h 43mSpirit Airlines
Sun 12/159:43 amBUR - EWR
1 stop7h 14mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$170
Fri 12/62:47 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/95:25 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$187
Fri 12/137:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop14h 11mFrontier
Mon 12/1610:35 amSAN - JFK
1 stop16h 55mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$198
Sat 12/78:36 amLGA - LAX
1 stop15h 39mSpirit Airlines
Wed 12/116:00 amLAX - LGA
1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$211
Wed 11/277:59 amJFK - LAX
1 stop14h 59mFrontier
Mon 12/99:30 pmLAX - JFK
1 stop30h 00mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$212
Thu 12/510:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop21h 41mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/712:40 amLAX - LGA
1 stop10h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$212
Wed 12/117:59 amJFK - LAX
1 stop15h 31mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/1510:35 pmLAX - JFK
3 stops36h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$215
Tue 12/109:15 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 27mDelta
Tue 1/77:10 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 19mDelta
Deal found 11/20$217
Thu 12/127:59 amJFK - SAN
1 stop14h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1610:45 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$223
Thu 12/510:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop28h 33mFrontier
Mon 12/166:30 amLAX - LGA
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$227
Fri 12/136:30 amJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 00mJetBlue
Tue 12/1711:00 amSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$237
Tue 12/109:55 amJFK - LAX
Nonstop6h 21mDelta
Tue 1/79:10 pmLAX - JFK
Nonstop5h 17mDelta
Deal found 11/20$247

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NewarkBurbank

EWR - BUR

EWRBUR

Newark

Fri 12/13

9:02 pm-8:45 am

1 stop14h 43m

Burbank Bob Hope

Sun 12/15

9:43 am-7:57 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$170

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Wed 1/8

2:54 pm-6:00 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/15

8:39 pm-5:03 am

Nonstop5h 24m

$187

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 12/13

7:59 am-7:10 pm

1 stop14h 11m

San Diego

Mon 12/16

10:35 am-6:30 am

1 stop16h 55m

$198

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/25

7:59 am-6:58 pm

1 stop13h 59m

San Diego

Sun 2/2

7:04 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$203

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/9

11:00 am-4:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/18

10:35 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 31m

$210

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Thu 1/16

10:59 am-5:02 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/20

11:20 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

$210

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Sat 12/7

8:36 am-9:15 pm

1 stop15h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

6:00 am-7:24 pm

1 stop10h 24m

$211

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/9

4:00 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/18

10:35 pm-10:06 am

1 stop8h 31m

$212

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

8:45 am-12:22 pm

Nonstop6h 37m

San Diego

Wed 2/19

10:10 pm-6:24 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$217

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/11

4:30 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

San Diego

Sat 1/18

8:55 pm-5:04 am

Nonstop5h 09m

$218

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Best time to book a flight to Southern California

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Travel insights for flights to Southern California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Southern California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 18, 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.

Weekly flight availability to Southern California

The most flights from New York to Southern California are scheduled on a Wednesday (185 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (96 on average).

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 JetBlue.

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 November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Spirit Airlines and Frontier 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.
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

  • 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 55 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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