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LAX — SYD
18 Jun — 25 Jun1
1 adult

What to know about flights from California

Discover essential information about flights departing from California, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the California airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

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$140 or less

Good one-way deal

$64 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 June 2025.

Sat 2/823:54LAX - SYD
2 stops39h 46mAmerican Airlines
Fri 15/817:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,294
Tue 12/818:50LAX - SYD
2 stops31h 25mANA
Sat 23/811:50SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 20mANA
Deal found 12/6$1,296
Tue 24/622:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/709:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/6$1,313
Sun 3/811:38SJC - SYD
1 stop26h 17mAmerican Airlines
Sun 17/812:10SYD - SJC
1 stop25h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6$1,313
Mon 30/622:30LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mDelta
Wed 9/709:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 9/6$1,314
Sun 24/817:44SJC - SYD
1 stop19h 51mDelta
Wed 3/909:25SYD - SJC
1 stop26h 48mDelta
Deal found 10/6$1,336
Thu 14/822:55SFO - MEL
1 stop20h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 7/913:20MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,339
Sun 24/806:00OAK - SYD
2 stops31h 35mDelta
Mon 8/909:25SYD - OAK
2 stops23h 51mDelta
Deal found 10/6$1,343
Sun 27/722:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Sun 10/808:35MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 12/6$1,343
Sat 18/1023:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Tue 11/1114:15MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6$1,346
Thu 28/823:55LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/916:20SYD - LAX
2 stops22h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,357
Fri 29/812:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 3/910:10SYD - LAX
1 stop27h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 12/6$1,366

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 June 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

23:54-08:40

2 stops39h 46m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 15/8

17:45-14:25

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,294

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

18:50-19:15

2 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 23/8

11:50-19:10

1 stop24h 20m

$1,296

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 24/6

22:50-07:00

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/7

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,313

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Sun 3/8

11:38-06:55

1 stop26h 17m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/8

12:10-21:06

1 stop25h 56m

$1,313

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 30/6

22:30-06:35

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/8

09:25-06:20

Nonstop13h 55m

$1,314

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Sun 24/8

17:44-06:35

1 stop19h 51m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/9

09:25-19:13

1 stop26h 48m

$1,336

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

22:55-12:00

1 stop20h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 7/9

13:20-13:50

1 stop17h 30m

$1,339

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 27/7

22:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 10/8

08:35-09:00

1 stop17h 25m

$1,343

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Sun 24/8

06:00-06:35

2 stops31h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/9

09:25-16:16

2 stops23h 51m

$1,343

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 18/10

23:55-13:00

1 stop19h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 11/11

14:15-11:50

1 stop16h 35m

$1,346

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Best time to book a flight from California

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California (average of $669). Flying from California in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,356). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from California would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from California?

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

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $149
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $882
Alaska Airlines
Alaska Airlines
From $39
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $449

What is the cheapest place to fly to from California?

The cheapest city to fly to from California is Vancouver Intl, with prices starting at $49. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Vancouver Intl
Vancouver Intl
From $32
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $33
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $39
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
From $46

Airline reviews for flights from California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from California. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,091 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,490 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
738 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
882 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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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 June 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from California is February. 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 Paris from $722 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Sydney from $1,076 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne from $1,151 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane from $1,153 round trip

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