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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $622
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 18/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
23 Jul — 30 Jul1
Return
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 18 July 2025.
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Cheapest flights from California to AustraliaExplore 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 18 July 2025.
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 18 July 2025.
Tue 19/807:15OAK - SYD
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/816:20SYD - OAK
1 stop20h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7$1,033
Sat 16/820:45LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/816:20SYD - LAX
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7$1,223
Wed 10/923:10LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 24/909:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,236
Sun 26/1023:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Tue 4/1106:00SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,256
Mon 1/912:28SNA - SYD
1 stop25h 27mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/912:10SYD - SNA
1 stop22h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,291
Tue 2/913:09SJC - SYD
1 stop24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/912:10SYD - SJC
1 stop25h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,299
Tue 12/801:20LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 55mANA
Wed 27/811:50SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 20mANA
Deal found 16/7$1,313
Mon 1/1222:50LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sat 31/106:45MEL - LAX
1 stop19h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,320
Tue 12/817:45LAX - MEL
2 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/813:25MEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7$1,323
Mon 3/1122:45LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Mon 17/1111:25BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/7$1,339
Sun 2/1114:10LAX - BNE
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
Sun 16/1110:45BNE - LAX
1 stop19h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 18/7$1,340
Mon 1/923:55LAX - BNE
1 stop41h 00mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 8/911:15BNE - LAX
1 stop26h 25mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 18/7$1,351
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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 18 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.
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California
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Australia
Route
Depart
Return
Price
OaklandSydney
OAK - SYD
OAKSYD
Oakland
Tue 19/8
07:15-14:40
2 stops38h 25m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 27/8
16:20-19:56
1 stop20h 36m
$1,033
Los AngelesSydney
LAX - SYD
LAXSYD
Los Angeles
Thu 14/8
20:45-14:40
1 stop24h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 21/8
13:15-12:55
1 stop16h 40m
$1,220
Los AngelesSydney
LAX - SYD
LAXSYD
Los Angeles
Wed 10/9
23:10-07:30
Nonstop15h 20m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 24/9
09:10-06:00
Nonstop13h 50m
$1,236
Los AngelesSydney
LAX - SYD
LAXSYD
Los Angeles
Sun 26/10
23:55-12:45
1 stop18h 50m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 4/11
06:00-11:50
1 stop24h 50m
$1,256
Santa AnaSydney
SNA - SYD
SNASYD
Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty
Mon 1/9
12:28-06:55
1 stop25h 27m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 8/9
12:10-18:03
1 stop22h 53m
$1,291
San JoseSydney
SJC - SYD
SJCSYD
San Jose
Tue 2/9
13:09-06:55
1 stop24h 46m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 30/9
12:10-21:08
1 stop25h 58m
$1,299
Los AngelesSydney
LAX - SYD
LAXSYD
Los Angeles
Tue 12/8
01:20-19:15
1 stop24h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 27/8
11:50-19:10
1 stop24h 20m
$1,313
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Mon 1/12
22:50-09:30
Nonstop15h 40m
Melbourne
Sat 31/1
06:45-06:55
1 stop19h 10m
$1,320
Los AngelesMelbourne
LAX - MEL
LAXMEL
Los Angeles
Tue 12/8
17:45-17:40
2 stops30h 55m
Melbourne
Tue 19/8
13:25-12:55
1 stop16h 30m
$1,323
Los AngelesBrisbane
LAX - BNE
LAXBNE
Los Angeles
Mon 3/11
22:45-10:20
1 stop17h 35m
Brisbane
Sat 15/11
11:25-11:50
1 stop18h 25m
$1,339
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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia
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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 18 July 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 18 July 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).
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 18 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, Korean Air, andJapan Airlines from California to Australia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MNL - NRT
Boarding
8.5
Comfort
8.2
Food
7.7
Entertainment
7.9
Crew
8.7
Overall
8.4
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreAnonymous,July 2025
MNL - NRT
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