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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $493

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 16/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
1 Apr — 8 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

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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 2 March 2026.

Wed 8/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 19/411:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/2$936
Sun 1/1122:35
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Thu 19/1111:50
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/2$943
Tue 24/323:35
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 4/423:50
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop30h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/2$949
Tue 7/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Fri 17/411:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/2$956
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 24/911:55
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$957
Sat 25/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Fri 8/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/2$960
Mon 20/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 13/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/2$961
Sat 4/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 18/411:55
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$963
Wed 1/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 8/411:55
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$964
Sun 12/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 19/411:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/2$973
Thu 10/923:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Wed 30/911:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 1/3$974
Mon 11/523:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 5/611:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/2$975

Find flight deals from California to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 2 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$936

One-way from

$493

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,310

Good round-trip deal

$1,188 or less

Good one-way deal

$569 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/4-19/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • California to Australia
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 25m total
  • California to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($198 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($41 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 2 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sun 3/5

23:55-10:35

1 stop17h 40m

Brisbane

Sat 23/5

23:50-13:05

1 stop30h 15m

$1,085

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

23:55-10:35

1 stop17h 40m

Brisbane

Sat 29/8

11:55-13:05

1 stop18h 10m

$1,099

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 11/3

22:35-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 18/3

10:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,245

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 20/4

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 27/4

10:55-11:48

1 stop17h 53m

$1,261

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 19/3

22:35-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 8/4

10:55-11:48

1 stop17h 53m

$1,261

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

22:35-10:35

1 stop19h 00m

Brisbane

Sun 17/5

11:35-13:55

1 stop19h 20m

$1,262

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

22:45-08:50

Nonstop16h 05m

Melbourne

Sun 19/4

10:00-07:33

Nonstop14h 33m

$1,272

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Thu 7/5

17:05-16:05

2 stops30h 00m

Melbourne Avalon

Sat 23/5

20:40-11:19

2 stops31h 39m

$1,295

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,317

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 22/3

15:48-09:00

1 stop23h 12m

Melbourne

Fri 27/3

10:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,324

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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 $311). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,113). 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 2 March 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Australia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Australia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 2 March 2026.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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, 282 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 15h 55m. Fly via Fiji Airways, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Australia is about 12749 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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $309. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Philippine 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 $311). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,113). 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 2 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$547Average$1,226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$664Average$1,443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$713Average$1,863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,026Average$1,735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,105Average$1,249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,182Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,225Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,235Average$1,446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,459Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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