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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $670

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from California to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.

Tue 11/1113:46LAX - BNE
1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/1119:40BNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,278
Tue 11/1106:30LAX - BNE
1 stop32h 15mAir Canada
Sat 15/1110:45BNE - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,279
Sun 2/1114:35LAX - BNE
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/1119:40BNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,281
Sun 2/1115:53LAX - BNE
1 stop20h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/1119:40BNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,282
Fri 21/1118:10LAX - BNE
1 stop20h 35mAir Canada
Tue 2/1210:45BNE - LAX
1 stop19h 03mAir Canada
Deal found 30/10$1,285
Sun 16/1115:53LAX - BNE
1 stop20h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 30/1119:40BNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,287
Fri 31/1021:50LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1119:40BNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 31/10$1,288
Sun 7/1214:10LAX - BNE
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 13/118:30BNE - LAX
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,291
Mon 10/1123:40LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 40mDelta
Sun 16/1110:40BNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 25mDelta
Deal found 30/10$1,294
Sun 7/1213:49LAX - BNE
1 stop22h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 13/112:10BNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,296
Sun 9/1120:50LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways
Mon 17/1119:40BNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/10$1,300
Tue 4/1114:30LAX - SYD
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 19/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,300

Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,278

One-way from

$670

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,488

Good round-trip deal

$1,303 or less

Good one-way deal

$737 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 11/11-18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 35h 34m total
  • California to Australia
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 14/11
  • Nonstop
  • 15h 25m total
  • California to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($432 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($92 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Australia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 18/2

17:20-06:20

1 stop18h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

14:00-14:27

1 stop18h 27m

$1,300

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

17:20-09:15

1 stop20h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

10:20-05:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,300

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

13:38-09:15

1 stop24h 37m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,300

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

18:35-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,300

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 11/2

17:20-09:15

1 stop20h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,300

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

17:20-09:15

1 stop20h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,300

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

23:35-07:20

Nonstop14h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 25/3

10:05-06:20

Nonstop13h 15m

$1,302

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

23:45-08:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Brisbane

Sun 8/3

10:40-06:05

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,303

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 14/2

22:35-09:05

Nonstop15h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,303

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 15/2

17:20-09:15

1 stop20h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/3

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,303

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Australia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $338). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,119). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CA to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Australia?

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

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their California to Australia flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    Within the past month, 342 users have taken a look at flights from California to Australia.

  • How long is the flight from California to Australia?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Australia in 14h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Qantas Airways to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Australia is about 11526 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $670. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Australia for a low price.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Australia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Australia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Australia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $338). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,119). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Australia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$683Average$1,340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$833Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$869Average$1,970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,064Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,086Average$1,842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,198Average$2,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,280Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,327Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,355Average$1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,581Average$1,690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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