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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $637

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 12/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
4 Jan — 11 Jan1
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 5 December 2025.

Sat 13/1222:35LAX - BNE
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 27/1211:50BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,172
Thu 4/1222:35LAX - BNE
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Wed 17/1211:20BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,178
Sat 6/1214:10LAX - BNE
1 stop24h 35mAir Canada
Thu 25/1210:45BNE - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 2/12$1,196
Fri 5/1214:10LAX - BNE
1 stop24h 35mAir Canada
Tue 23/1210:45BNE - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 4/12$1,211
Tue 30/1222:35LAX - BNE
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Fri 23/111:25BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,214
Tue 2/1220:50LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 23/1212:10BNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,219
Thu 4/1208:20LAX - BNE
1 stop30h 25mAir Canada
Thu 18/1210:45BNE - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 4/12$1,220
Fri 26/1222:35LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Thu 8/111:50BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,222
Sun 7/1222:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 21/1217:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,222
Thu 11/1218:10LAX - BNE
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1210:45BNE - LAX
1 stop19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,225
Wed 3/1222:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 18/1211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/12$1,226
Sat 6/1222:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 13/117:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,228

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 5 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,172

One-way from

$637

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,951

Good round-trip deal

$1,305 or less

Good one-way deal

$627 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/1-31/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • California to Australia
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American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 12/2
  • Nonstop
  • 15h 10m total
  • California to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($328 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($66 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 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 5 December 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

22:35-10:25

1 stop17h 50m

Brisbane

Thu 12/2

11:50-12:00

1 stop18h 10m

$1,252

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

17:27-06:55

1 stop20h 28m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,285

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Fri 6/3

23:40-08:20

Nonstop14h 40m

Brisbane

Fri 20/3

09:40-06:05

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,290

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/3

20:05-09:15

1 stop18h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/3

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,292

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

22:35-09:05

Nonstop15h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/3

10:20-05:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,296

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 19/4

22:40-07:00

Nonstop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 22/4

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,296

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

16:10-09:15

1 stop22h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,298

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

15:40-06:55

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,298

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 16/2

08:10-07:30

1 stop29h 20m

Brisbane

Sun 19/4

10:30-15:35

1 stop22h 05m

$1,301

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sun 15/3

22:35-06:30

1 stop38h 55m

Brisbane

Sun 17/5

10:30-21:28

1 stop27h 58m

$1,301

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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 $339). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,193). 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 5 December 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 15% 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.

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 5 December 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (18 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, 323 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 40m. Fly via Fiji Airways, United Airlines, or Delta 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 $419. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Air Canada, 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 $339). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,193). 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 5 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$678Average$1,331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$863Average$1,956FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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DeltaCheapest$906Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,802FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,188Average$1,980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,226Average$1,485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,271Average$1,574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,318Average$1,476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,329Average$1,556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,570Average$1,658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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