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 2,558,603 searches and data was last updated on December 18, 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$519

Round-trip from

$184

One-way from

$79
High demand for flights, 4% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024
From New York to Los Angeles
One-way flight from New York to Southern California

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Tue 12/317:15 pmEWR - LAX
1 stop17h 00mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/75:25 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$249
Tue 12/317:15 pmEWR - BUR
1 stop16h 30mSpirit Airlines
Sun 1/129:30 pmBUR - EWR
1 stop15h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$254
Tue 12/317:15 pmEWR - SAN
1 stop24h 56mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/76:06 pmSAN - EWR
2 stops16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$262
Tue 12/3110:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Thu 1/910:27 pmLAX - LGA
1 stop13h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$278
Tue 12/3110:59 pmLGA - LAX
1 stop14h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/75:55 amLAX - LGA
1 stop10h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$283
Tue 12/315:35 pmEWR - SNA
2 stops17h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/71:48 pmSNA - EWR
3 stops18h 46mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$301
Tue 12/318:25 pmLGA - LAX
2 stops24h 21mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/79:26 pmLAX - LGA
2 stops15h 03mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$340
Tue 12/317:29 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/65:25 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$341
Tue 12/314:30 pmLGA - SNA
2 stops18h 41mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/71:48 pmSNA - LGA
2 stops21h 36mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/18$352
Tue 12/316:29 pmEWR - SAN
Nonstop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/131:31 pmSAN - EWR
1 stop13h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$355
Tue 12/318:25 pmJFK - SAN
Nonstop6h 34mDelta
Tue 1/71:35 pmSAN - JFK
Nonstop5h 23mDelta
Deal found 12/17$357
Tue 12/317:29 pmEWR - LAX
Nonstop6h 28mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/710:55 amLAX - EWR
Nonstop5h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$362

Find flights to Southern California within your budget

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NewarkBurbank

EWR - BUR

EWRBUR

Newark

Wed 1/8

5:35 pm-11:09 am

2 stops20h 34m

Burbank Bob Hope

Mon 1/13

12:04 pm-5:50 am

1 stop14h 46m

$151

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Fri 1/24

6:43 pm-10:14 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

Los Angeles

Fri 1/31

11:21 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 39m

$184

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 1/9

3:00 pm-8:20 am

2 stops20h 20m

San Diego

Wed 1/15

12:44 pm-6:30 am

1 stop14h 46m

$203

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 2/21

7:59 am-7:18 pm

1 stop14h 19m

San Diego

Thu 2/27

2:48 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 42m

$214

New YorkLos Angeles

JFK - LAX

JFKLAX

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 1/18

7:59 am-8:32 pm

2 stops15h 33m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/25

9:30 pm-6:30 am

1 stop30h 00m

$216

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/7

10:00 pm-8:26 am

1 stop13h 26m

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

8:14 am-3:56 pm

2 stops28h 42m

$216

New YorkSan Diego

JFK - SAN

JFKSAN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 1/15

4:30 pm-7:51 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

7:04 am-3:30 pm

Nonstop5h 26m

$217

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Mon 1/6

10:59 pm-8:26 am

1 stop12h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/7

9:26 pm-2:24 pm

2 stops13h 58m

$217

NewarkLos Angeles

EWR - LAX

EWRLAX

Newark

Mon 1/13

6:08 am-9:35 am

Nonstop6h 27m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

9:30 pm-9:10 pm

3 stops20h 40m

$221

New YorkLos Angeles

LGA - LAX

LGALAX

New York LaGuardia

Tue 1/7

8:55 am-8:03 pm

1 stop14h 08m

Los Angeles

Tue 1/14

4:18 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops16h 42m

$222

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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 11 hours 5 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.

Weekly flight availability to Southern California

The most flights from New York to Southern California are scheduled on a Wednesday (176 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 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 December 18, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Frontier and Alaska Airlines 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
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,554 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 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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