Cheap flights from California to Australia from $680

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 27/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
17 Oct — 24 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 17 September 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,236

One-way from

$680

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,455

Good round-trip deal

$744 or less

Good one-way deal

$835 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 10/2-5/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 05m total
  • California to Australia
27/10
  • 27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 52h 20m total
  • California to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($400 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($85 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight 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 17 September 2025.

Wed 29/1023:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Wed 5/1106:00SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,239
Thu 4/1223:30LAX - SYD
1 stop23h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 15/111:15SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,241
Tue 28/1021:50LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 16/1118:30BNE - LAX
2 stops36h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,242
Sat 1/1123:45LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Sat 15/1123:35BNE - LAX
1 stop30h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,244
Tue 16/907:00LAX - SYD
2 stops38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/906:00SYD - LAX
1 stop23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/9$1,245
Tue 28/1023:55LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Thu 27/1111:25BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,247
Sun 19/1023:55LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Fri 31/1011:35BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,250
Wed 29/1023:55LAX - SYD
1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 19/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,250
Mon 27/1023:55LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 40mFiji Airways
Mon 17/1111:25BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/9$1,251
Tue 21/1017:15LAX - SYD
1 stop21h 05mAir Canada
Mon 27/1010:20SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 15/9$1,251
Tue 28/1023:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 11/1106:00SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/9$1,253
Sat 15/1122:45LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Wed 26/1111:20BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/9$1,254

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Santa AnaSydney

SNA - SYD

SNASYD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 29/10

14:40-06:55

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/11

14:05-20:03

1 stop24h 58m

$1,404

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 1/11

23:45-10:10

1 stop17h 25m

Brisbane

Sun 9/11

11:20-11:50

1 stop18h 30m

$1,408

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

23:45-08:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 10/12

11:05-06:25

Nonstop13h 20m

$1,426

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 9/2

23:45-08:20

Nonstop14h 35m

Brisbane

Sun 22/2

10:40-06:05

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,426

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 26/1

22:45-21:50

1 stop28h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/2

14:10-11:50

1 stop16h 40m

$1,435

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

21:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

19:15-20:00

2 stops42h 45m

$1,438

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Fri 5/12

16:15-07:30

1 stop21h 15m

Brisbane

Tue 23/12

11:40-10:52

1 stop17h 12m

$1,447

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 7/2

22:45-12:30

1 stop18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/2

06:00-11:50

1 stop24h 50m

$1,491

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

22:45-12:30

1 stop18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/1

06:00-11:50

1 stop24h 50m

$1,492

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 18/10

23:55-09:55

1 stop41h 00m

Brisbane

Wed 29/10

11:05-20:05

1 stop26h 00m

$1,495

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $129). Flying from California to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 17 September 2025.

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 17 September 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).

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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Australia?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Australia in 14h 35m. Fly via American Airlines, Fiji Airways, 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 Air Canada, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $749. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $129). Flying from California to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 17 September 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$672Average$1,327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$855Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,047Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,068Average$1,792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,109Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,195Average$1,993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,244Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,260Average$1,461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,306Average$1,734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,401Average$1,811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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