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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $500

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 21/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
6 Apr — 13 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 7 March 2026.

Tue 28/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 5/3$933
Tue 21/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Tue 28/411:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$934
Mon 9/323:35
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 50m
Fiji Airways
Sun 22/311:50
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$936
Tue 10/323:35
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 14/311:50
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$944
Wed 18/323:35
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 22/411:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$946
Mon 10/823:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 23/811:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 3/3$953
Sat 31/1023:35
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop18h 00m
Fiji Airways
Sat 14/1123:40
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop30h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$954
Sat 18/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 25/423:50
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop30h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$960
Tue 14/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 45m
Fiji Airways
Fri 24/411:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$964
Wed 8/423:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 15/406:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,005
Mon 16/323:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop28h 30m
Fiji Airways
Tue 24/314:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,007
Mon 9/323:35
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 00m
Fiji Airways
Mon 23/314:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop17h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 4/3$1,008

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$933

One-way from

$500

Good round-trip deal

$1,219 or less

Good one-way deal

$634 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/4-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 15m total
  • California to Australia
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 17/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 15m total
  • California to Australia
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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 7 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 20/3

22:35-06:30

1 stop38h 55m

Brisbane

Thu 26/3

10:40-19:42

1 stop26h 02m

$1,186

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Thu 21/5

16:30-11:30

2 stops26h 00m

Brisbane

Sun 31/5

10:00-15:22

1 stop22h 22m

$1,252

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 30/6

13:25-13:05

1 stop16h 40m

$1,270

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 24/3

22:35-08:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 20/4

10:55-13:39

1 stop19h 44m

$1,348

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 1/4

20:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Mon 8/6

09:45-07:05

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,354

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 6/4

22:45-07:50

Nonstop16h 05m

Melbourne

Fri 24/4

10:00-07:33

Nonstop14h 33m

$1,358

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

21:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

09:45-07:05

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,368

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 17/6

16:14-06:30

1 stop21h 16m

Brisbane

Wed 1/7

10:30-18:05

1 stop24h 35m

$1,386

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 13/5

15:40-08:15

1 stop23h 35m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

09:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

$1,411

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 26/6

22:35-07:30

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Tue 7/7

10:55-11:57

1 stop18h 02m

$1,414

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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 $1,126). 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 7 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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    Within the past month, 276 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 19h 10m. Fly via United Airlines, Air Canada, or Fiji Airways 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 $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 $1,126). 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 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$555Average$1,245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$673Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$723Average$1,888FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,039Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,120Average$1,265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,147Average$1,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,197Average$1,472FlexibilityNo 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$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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