Find flights
Deals

$235+ Cheap flights from California

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — SYD
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flights from California within your budget

 
Find flights departing from California that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 13 August 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BNE Brisbane

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 23/11

20:00-10:00

1 stop20h 00m

Brisbane

Wed 2/12

08:20-10:05

1 stop19h 45m

$1,190

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BNE Brisbane

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/11

22:35-10:25

1 stop17h 50m

Brisbane

Sun 22/11

11:25-12:00

1 stop18h 35m

$1,287

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 29/1

22:35-12:20

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 7/2

13:35-12:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,314
Fastest return journey

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BNE Brisbane

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 28/10

23:45-07:30

Nonstop14h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 8/11

10:40-06:00

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,391

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

23:00-07:50

Nonstop15h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 20/9

10:00-07:39

Nonstop14h 39m

$1,400

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/9

23:00-07:50

Nonstop15h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 16/9

10:00-07:39

Nonstop14h 39m

$1,400

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BNE Brisbane

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 28/8

13:25-06:30

1 stop24h 05m

Brisbane

Tue 1/9

10:30-14:08

1 stop20h 38m

$1,404

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BNE Brisbane

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 24/8

09:37-06:30

1 stop27h 53m

Brisbane

Sun 6/9

10:30-14:08

1 stop20h 38m

$1,404

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - BNE Brisbane

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

11:45-06:30

1 stop25h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 16/9

10:30-12:01

1 stop18h 31m

$1,417

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 14/10

20:21-09:15

1 stop18h 54m

Melbourne

Wed 28/10

11:45-11:51

1 stop18h 06m

$1,424

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 10/8

Showing 1-10 of 60 resultsSorted by cheapest first
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from California with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from California

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California (average of $1,321). Flying from California in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,958). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from California?

When flying from California check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways, United Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $955
United Airlines
United Airlines
From $136
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $917
Copa Airlines
Copa Airlines
From $466

What is the cheapest place to fly to from California?

The cheapest city to fly to from California is Los Angeles, with prices starting at $34. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $34
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $35
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $61
Calgary
Calgary
From $79

When is the best time to book a flight from California?

The best time to book flights from California is 9 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from California. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 13 August 2026.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from California is March. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from California?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from California:
    Fly from Los Angeles to Seattle from $212 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Paris from $665 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Sydney from $1,121 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane from $1,122 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne from $1,166 round trip

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from California?

    Deals for flights from California are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from California?

    Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight from California by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from California with no change fees?

    Certainly. Search results for flights from California shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

  • Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from California become cheaper?

    Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from California on Cheapflights with our Price Alerts feature and get notified when better prices are available.

See more FAQs

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from California?

Deals for flights from California are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose to your preference, such as price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from California?

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight from California by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Can Cheapflights find flights from California with no change fees?

Certainly. Search results for flights from California shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from California become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from California on Cheapflights with our Price Alerts feature and get notified when better prices are available.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.