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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $720

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 28/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
19 5月 — 26 5月1
1 adult

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 14 5月 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,358

One-way from

$720

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,477

Good round-trip deal

$1,562 or less

Good one-way deal

$873 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 21/9-3/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 14m total
  • California to Australia
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28/8
  • 28/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 37m total
  • California to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($383 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 14 5月 2025.

週日 21/906:00LAX - SYD
1 stop32h 20mAir Canada
週日 2/1108:00SYD - LAX
2 stops24h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 13/5$1,358
週日 2/1118:30LAX - SYD
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
週三 12/1108:00SYD - LAX
2 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,359
週三 6/823:15LAX - SYD
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
週日 10/809:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,362
週三 1/1012:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
週三 15/1011:10SYD - LAX
1 stop27h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,364
週五 7/1122:45LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
週二 18/1114:10SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,376
週三 6/822:10LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
週日 17/811:50SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/5$1,399
週四 16/1021:10LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
週一 10/1112:05MEL - LAX
1 stop18h 10mAir New Zealand
Deal found 14/5$1,401
週二 26/818:45LAX - SYD
2 stops31h 30mANA
週日 7/911:50SYD - LAX
2 stops28h 12mANA
Deal found 13/5$1,406
週日 25/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
週三 20/813:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,432
週一 2/622:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
週三 18/609:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,452
週五 1/821:03SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 02mAir Canada
週二 12/810:20BNE - SFO
2 stops24h 24mAir Canada
Deal found 14/5$1,452
週五 29/813:05SFO - SYD
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
週日 7/907:05SYD - SFO
2 stops20h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,457

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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 14 5月 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

週日 21/9

06:00-07:20

1 stop32h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週一 3/11

08:30-16:24

2 stops26h 54m

$1,358

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

週日 2/11

18:30-14:10

2 stops24h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週三 12/11

08:00-11:33

2 stops22h 33m

$1,359

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

週三 1/10

12:50-08:00

1 stop26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週三 15/10

11:10-20:45

1 stop27h 35m

$1,364

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

週二 3/6

22:50-07:05

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週二 17/6

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,375

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

週五 7/11

22:45-12:30

1 stop18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週二 18/11

14:10-11:50

1 stop16h 40m

$1,376

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

週三 6/8

22:10-08:45

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週日 17/8

11:50-13:20

1 stop18h 30m

$1,399

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週四 16/10

21:10-10:50

1 stop19h 40m

Melbourne

週一 10/11

12:05-11:15

1 stop18h 10m

$1,401

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

週二 26/8

18:45-19:15

2 stops31h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週日 7/9

11:50-23:02

2 stops28h 12m

$1,406

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

週日 25/5

23:55-11:55

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

週三 20/8

13:25-12:55

1 stop16h 30m

$1,432

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

週五 30/5

13:05-07:20

2 stops25h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

週二 3/6

09:20-10:25

1 stop18h 05m

$1,441

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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 14 5月 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 14 5月 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 14 5月 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very Good
1,192 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,471 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
732 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
864 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
63 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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, 466 users have taken a look at flights from California to Australia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $738. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and ANA, 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 14 5月 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$695Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$884Average$1,515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,104Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,188Average$1,680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,226Average$1,557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,229Average$1,555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,321Average$1,545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,324Average$1,778FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,392Average$1,997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,510Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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