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
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 18 July 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,033

One-way from

$622

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,468

Good round-trip deal

$1,234 or less

Good one-way deal

$701 or less
19/8-27/8
  • 19/8-27/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 01m total
  • California to Australia
18/10
  • 18/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 27h 55m total
  • California to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($365 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 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.

Fly from

California

Fly to

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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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 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
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
8.4
Very Good

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

Boarding

8.5

Comfort

8.2

Food

7.7

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,July 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is ANA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $649. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Qantas Airways, 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?

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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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Australia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$692Average$1,459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$880Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,100Average$1,861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,222Average$1,563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,247Average$1,976FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest$1,281Average$1,629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,297Average$1,536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,319Average$1,815FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,442Average$1,848FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Cathay PacificCheapest$1,505Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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