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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $507

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 4/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
21 Dec — 28 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 21 November 2025.

Fri 28/1114:35LAX - BNE
1 stop21h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1212:10BNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,301
Fri 5/1221:35LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 23/1212:10BNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 21/11$1,303
Fri 5/1212:50LAX - SYD
1 stop25h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:45SYD - LAX
2 stops23h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,303
Sat 6/1214:10LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 14/1207:45SYD - LAX
2 stops24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,304
Sun 7/1221:35LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 13/112:10BNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,306
Sun 28/1206:30LAX - SYD
1 stop32h 05mAir Canada
Tue 13/108:30SYD - LAX
2 stops22h 18mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$1,307
Tue 2/1220:50LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 23/1209:40BNE - LAX
1 stop24h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,309
Mon 8/1218:10LAX - SYD
1 stop41h 45mAir Canada
Tue 10/208:30SYD - LAX
2 stops28h 31mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$1,309
Sat 6/1214:10LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 25mAir Canada
Sat 13/1211:20SYD - LAX
1 stop21h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$1,310
Thu 27/1112:50LAX - SYD
1 stop25h 45mAir Canada
Sat 13/1216:00SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$1,312
Sat 29/1118:10LAX - SYD
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Wed 10/1209:00SYD - LAX
2 stops26h 29mAir Canada
Deal found 19/11$1,313
Tue 23/1212:50LAX - BNE
1 stop25h 55mAir Canada
Sun 18/110:45BNE - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 20/11$1,315

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 21 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,298

One-way from

$507

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,491

Good round-trip deal

$1,451 or less

Good one-way deal

$681 or less
American Airlines
  • American Airlines
  • 15/3-10/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 27m total
  • California to Australia
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • California to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($363 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($72 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 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 21 November 2025.
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Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

06:00-07:30

1 stop31h 30m

Brisbane

Sun 29/3

10:30-21:28

1 stop27h 58m

$1,323

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 28/1

22:55-09:05

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,323

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

22:35-09:05

Nonstop15h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/3

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,323

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 24/2

22:20-08:30

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/3

09:40-05:40

Nonstop14h 00m

$1,324

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

20:40-06:50

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 23/2

10:40-05:40

Nonstop14h 00m

$1,324

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

20:50-06:50

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

14:15-09:10

Nonstop13h 55m

$1,329

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 19/1

22:55-09:05

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,329

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 26/3

22:15-07:30

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/4

09:25-06:05

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,329

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

16:15-06:20

1 stop19h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,330

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

18:10-09:15

1 stop20h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/1

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,330

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from California with our price prediction graph.
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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 $346). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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 21 November 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.

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 21 November 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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, 334 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 10m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Cathay Pacific 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $675. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Cathay Pacific, 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 $346). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,219). 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 21 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$693Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$846Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,080Average$1,492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,102Average$1,880FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,214Average$2,050FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,299Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,347Average$1,572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,358Average$1,742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,604Average$1,715FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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