Cheap Flights to California

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Cheapest Flights to California

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fiji Airways
Thu, 3 Sept - Wed, 9 Sept
SYD
Sydney
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,177 Return, just found
AU$1,177
Return
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Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, 3 Sept from Sydney to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 9 Sept, priced at AU$1,177 just found
Fiji Airways
Thu, 8 Oct - Tue, 20 Oct
MEL
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,252 Return, just found
AU$1,252
Return
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Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, 8 Oct from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Tue, 20 Oct, priced at AU$1,252 just found
Alaska Airlines
Tue, 28 July - Wed, 29 July
SYD
Sydney
LGB
Long Beach
AU$1,281 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,281
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, 28 July from Sydney to Long Beach, returning Wed, 29 July, priced at AU$1,281 found 2 days ago
Jetstar
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 June
AVV
Melbourne
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,309 Return, found 6 hours ago
AU$1,309
Return
found 6 hours ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Thu, 21 May from Melbourne to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 3 June, priced at AU$1,309 found 6 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Thu, 4 June - Fri, 26 June
SYD
Sydney
BUR
Burbank
AU$1,318 Return, found 3 days ago
AU$1,318
Return
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Thu, 4 June from Sydney to Burbank, returning Fri, 26 June, priced at AU$1,318 found 3 days ago
Jetstar
Mon, 27 July - Tue, 4 Aug
AVV
Melbourne
ONT
Ontario
AU$1,328 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,328
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Jetstar flight, departing Mon, 27 July from Melbourne to Ontario, returning Tue, 4 Aug, priced at AU$1,328 found 2 days ago
United
Tue, 2 June - Tue, 9 June
SYD
Sydney
SNA
Orange County
AU$1,331 Return, found 3 hours ago
AU$1,331
Return
found 3 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, 2 June from Sydney to Orange County, returning Tue, 9 June, priced at AU$1,331 found 3 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, 1 Aug - Sun, 9 Aug
SYD
Sydney
ONT
Ontario
AU$1,335 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,335
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, 1 Aug from Sydney to Ontario, returning Sun, 9 Aug, priced at AU$1,335 found 2 days ago
United
Mon, 18 May - Sun, 31 May
SYD
Sydney
SAN
San Diego
AU$1,336 Return, found 2 hours ago
AU$1,336
Return
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Mon, 18 May from Sydney to San Diego, returning Sun, 31 May, priced at AU$1,336 found 2 hours ago
Delta
Fri, 22 May - Fri, 5 June
MEL
Melbourne
BUR
Burbank
AU$1,342 Return, found 2 days ago
AU$1,342
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Fri, 22 May from Melbourne to Burbank, returning Fri, 5 June, priced at AU$1,342 found 2 days ago

Trending flights to California

These prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices quoted are per person, return, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Fiji Airways
Thu, 3 Sept - Wed, 9 Sept
SYD
Sydney
LAX
Los Angeles
AU$1,177 Return, just found
AU$1,177
Return
just found
Select Fiji Airways flight, departing Thu, 3 Sept from Sydney to Los Angeles, returning Wed, 9 Sept, priced at AU$1,177 just found

Frequently asked questions

How do I find cheap flights to California that have flexible change policies?
By using our smart "No change fee" filter, that's how. Simply type in your travel details, click the "Search" button, then tick the box directly under the "Flexible change policies" subheading (it's on the top left of your screen). Expedia makes it a snap to find flexible and affordable fares to California.
Which airlines fly to California?
Choose from various airlines that fly into or near California. These are some of the best of them:

  • United Airlines - 9 907 flights to or near California each month, including 5 914 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 2 991 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) per month.
  • Delta Air Lines - 6 166 flights to or near California each month, including 4 064 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 1 222 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) per month.
  • Alaska Airlines - 5 193 flights to or near California each month, including 2 349 flights to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and 1 483 flights to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) per month.

How can I find cheap tickets to California?
One of the easiest ways to find cheap tickets to California is to be flexible with your travel dates. Search for your flights, then click "flexible dates" above the results. It'll bring up the cheapest prices for nearby days. The lowest price for a flight to California in the last seven days was AU$1,177. Booking well ahead of time will usually help you get an even better deal.
How much is a flight to California?
The cost of a round-trip airfare to California in the last seven days ranged between AU$1,177 and AU$1,342. If you were heading one way out of Sydney (SYD), you could have gotten a bargain from just AU$698.
What are the most popular airports to fly into in California?
You've got choices aplenty in California. Once you've worked out where you're headed, picking one of these popular airports will be simple:

  • Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 16 630 flights per month.
  • San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) - 11 935 flights per month.
  • San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 7 260 flights per month.

When is the cheapest time to fly to California?
If you'd prefer to spend your holiday money on having fun in California rather than on getting there, leave early in the week. The most economical day to fly is generally Tuesday, followed by Monday. With many folks travelling over the weekend, Saturday often has the costliest ticket prices.
How much is a plane ticket to California?
In the last seven days, plane fares to California ranged between AU$1,177 and AU$1,342. The early bird catches the worm, so secure a cheap flight today.
What is the best time to go to California?
March, April and May are popular months to travel to Los Angeles, one of California's most fascinating cities. Summertime here starts June 20. Temperatures range from 18ºC to 27ºC across this season, so plan your travels around then if you're looking for warmer weather.
What months are the cheapest to book a flight to California?
To grab cheap flights to California, try to book during February when prices are at their lowest. When's the most expensive? In the USA, it's December.

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California Flights

California earns its nickname, "The Golden State" in spades. The major cities see nearly 300 days of sun each year, so you should definitely pack the sunscreen when you jet off to this coastal American destination. From the fine-sand beaches of Coronado in the south to the majestic redwood trees near Eureka in the north, California has a bounty of natural beauty worth exploring. Plus, fine dining and entertainment venues are in no short supply. When you grab cheap flights to California right here on Expedia.com.au, you can afford theme park tickets and ocean excursions without blowing your holiday budget.

Exploring California

California has a generally temperate climate, particularly in the south. If you head to Southern California in the summer, from June to August, expect cool breezes and temperatures around 21 degrees€”perfect for beach-going or chartering a sailboat. When you fly into the Los Angeles airport, a world of amusement parks and sun-drenched piers await. Hire a car and drive up the coast for stunning vistas and the chance to explore charming beach communities. Even in the winter, you will need, at most, a light jacket in the southern part of the state. All year round, activities like surfing and biking are a great way to explore SoCal. If you're headed from Sydney to San Francisco, prepare for a bit of a cooler climate. The Bay Area of Northern California is notoriously rainy in the winter, but in the summer you can kayak or lay in Golden Gate Park all afternoon.

Expedia.com.au always has great deals on airfare to California. Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles or San Francisco don't have to break your budget. Grab your sandals and big sunglasses: Tinseltown and the greater Golden State region requests your presence. Go ahead, book your trip now. A sunny California adventure starts on Expedia.com.au today!

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Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Delta, American Airlines, United, Alaska Airlines
Roundtrip price
from AU$1,177
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