Cheap Flights to Southern California from CA $132

Search for your bargain flights to Southern California, then click on "No change fee" below the "Flexible change policies" filter. From then on it's smooth sailing. We get that plans can change and flexibility matters, so you can book with confidence with Expedia.

Whether you're venturing someplace new or revisiting your favourite vacation spot, these airlines will take you into or near Southern California:

• Southwest Airlines - 6,491 flights to or near Southern California each month, including 2,483 flights to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and 1,759 to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) per month.
• Delta - 5,162 flights to or near Southern California each month, including 3,770 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 884 to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) per month.
• United Airlines - 4,467 flights to or near Southern California each month, including 3,092 flights to Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) and 850 to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) per month.

A good strategy for nabbing cheap fares is to be flexible with your dates. Start by searching for your flight to Southern California, then click on the "flexible dates" box to see prices for nearby days. Another tip? Book in advance. For an idea of costs, CA $241 was the lowest price for a flight to Southern California in the last seven days.

In the last seven days, return flights to Southern California sold from just CA $241 and reached a maximum of CA $544. For one-way journeys departing from Vancouver (YVR), the lowest price during this same period was only CA $132.

Your departure city and the carrier you're travelling with will help determine which of these popular Southern California airports you'll fly into:

• Los Angeles Intl. Airport (LAX) - 15,184 flights per month.
• San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) - 7,169 flights per month.
• Los Angeles - Ontario Intl. Airport (ONT) - 1,881 flights per month.

If you'd rather spend your vacation cash enjoying the delights of Southern California rather than on your flight there, depart early in the week. The most affordable day to travel is normally Tuesday, followed by Monday. With many people travelling over the weekend, Saturday often has the most expensive ticket prices.

In the last seven days, plane tickets to Southern California ranged from CA $241 to CA $544.

• Begin your Southern California getaway in the vibrant city of Los Angeles. There's loads to keep you on the move here, from impressive attractions like Universal Studios Hollywood to great food, shopping, entertainment plus more.
• Los Angeles features a Mediterranean climate. But before you leave, take a look at what the weather will be like during your trip. Rainy, dry, hot or cold, it's always wise to arrive prepared.
• Make Lancaster the next place you stop at. It's roughly 72 kilometres to the north of Los Angeles and the home of Antelope Valley Winery, one of the destination's best sights.

March, June and July are the busiest months to travel to Los Angeles, one of Southern California's major cities. If you're in the mood for a summer escape, plan your trip from June 20 onward and look forward to warm weather. The mercury usually ranges from a mild 18ºC to 28ºC during this time.

The cheapest month to snare an awesome deal to Southern California is February, while prices rise considerably in December. Avoid this time if you're looking to save money.