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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $488

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 26/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
22 Apr — 29 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 23 March 2026.

Thu 14/523:55
LAX
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BNE
1 stop29h 55m
Fiji Airways
Wed 27/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/3$985
Mon 11/523:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 24/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 21/3$997
Tue 5/523:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Tue 12/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/3$998
Mon 4/523:55
LAX
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BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Mon 11/511:55
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,005
Sat 2/523:55
LAX
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SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Tue 19/513:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,007
Sat 2/523:55
LAX
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SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sat 9/513:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,008
Mon 4/523:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Mon 11/513:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,010
Sat 1/823:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Thu 13/811:55
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,011
Sat 9/523:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 17/513:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,011
Tue 21/423:55
LAX
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BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Tue 28/411:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 23/3$1,012
Wed 6/523:55
LAX
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SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 20/513:20
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 45m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 18/3$1,012
Sun 3/523:55
LAX
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BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/511:35
BNE
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LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,015

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 23 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$985

One-way from

$488

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,331

Good round-trip deal

$1,179 or less

Good one-way deal

$687 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 14/5-27/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 25m total
  • California to Australia
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 26/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • California to Australia
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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 23 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 22/8

23:55-10:40

1 stop17h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 26/8

11:35-13:05

1 stop18h 30m

$1,192

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 29/7

22:45-07:00

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,330

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 26/4

22:35-06:50

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

09:15-06:00

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,330

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 25/5

18:45-06:55

1 stop19h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 1/7

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,337

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 1/8

22:45-07:00

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,401

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

22:40-07:00

Nonstop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,401

OntarioSydney

ONT - SYD

ONTSYD

Ontario

Sun 26/4

18:49-06:55

1 stop19h 06m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

10:20-09:41

1 stop16h 21m

$1,487

Santa AnaSydney

SNA - SYD

SNASYD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 24/5

09:45-06:55

1 stop28h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

10:20-12:06

1 stop18h 46m

$1,492

OntarioSydney

ONT - SYD

ONTSYD

Ontario

Tue 9/6

13:50-06:55

1 stop24h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 23/6

10:20-12:12

1 stop18h 52m

$1,492

Santa AnaSydney

SNA - SYD

SNASYD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Mon 20/4

17:02-06:50

2 stops20h 48m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

09:15-16:15

2 stops24h 00m

$1,499

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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 $315). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,128). 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 23 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 23 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

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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    Within the past month, 260 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 15m. Fly via Fiji Airways, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Australia is about 12052 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 $313. 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 $315). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,128). 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 23 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$555Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$723Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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DeltaCheapest$853Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,039Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,120Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,179Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,197Average$1,480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,241Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,252Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,478Average$1,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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