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LAX — SYD
27 Dec — 3 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 27 November 2025.

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Thu 5/221:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/214:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,253
Thu 5/221:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways
Thu 19/311:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,255
Tue 13/121:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,256
Wed 10/1222:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Mon 15/1211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/11$1,258
Mon 30/323:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 7/413:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,264
Tue 24/222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 9/317:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$1,265
Fri 26/1221:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 14/117:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/11$1,267
Tue 27/122:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Wed 1/414:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,268
Sat 28/222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/308:10SYD - LAX
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/11$1,270
Sun 1/206:30LAX - SYD
1 stop32h 05mAir Canada
Sun 8/208:00SYD - LAX
2 stops27h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 25/11$1,272
Thu 15/121:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/214:00SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/11$1,273
Sat 27/1221:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways
Sat 24/111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 26/11$1,275

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

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Fri 27/2

22:50-09:00

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

11:20-07:10

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,301

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

22:20-08:30

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

14:15-09:10

Nonstop13h 55m

$1,316

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 10/12

07:25-06:20

1 stop27h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/12

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,316

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 20/1

20:50-06:50

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

10:40-05:40

Nonstop14h 00m

$1,316

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

19:13-09:15

1 stop19h 02m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,322

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/4

18:51-06:55

1 stop19h 04m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 14/4

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,322

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

16:10-09:15

1 stop22h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,327

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

17:27-09:15

1 stop21h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/3

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,327

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

18:35-07:30

1 stop18h 55m

Brisbane

Wed 25/3

10:40-10:46

1 stop17h 06m

$1,331

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Thu 1/1

18:10-07:30

1 stop19h 20m

Brisbane

Thu 15/1

11:40-10:47

1 stop17h 07m

$1,331

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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 $450). Flying from California in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,213). 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, United Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From $148
Qantas Airways
Qantas Airways
From $1,208
Avianca
Avianca
From $437
Fiji Airways
Fiji Airways
From $690

What is the cheapest place to fly to from California?

The cheapest city to fly to from California is Houston Hobby, with prices starting at $39. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Houston Hobby
Houston Hobby
From $39
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
From $41
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
From $42
Los Angeles
Los Angeles
From $45

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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 27 November 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 $723 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Sydney from $992 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane from $996 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne from $1,030 round trip

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