How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

Within the past month, 180 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 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Australia is about 12749 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 $391. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Philippine Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Australia for a low price.

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.

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).

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.

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Average price	$1,372
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Australia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,342). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,994). 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?

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

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Australia?

The best time to book flights from California to Australia is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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How popular is this California to Australia flight route?
Within the past month, 180 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 50m. Fly via United Airlines, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance between California and Australia is about 12749 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 $391. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,342). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,994). 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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Frontier	Cheapest$164	Average$199	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
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Fiji Airways	Cheapest$912	Average$1,257	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$950	Average$1,696	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$979	Average$1,455	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,172	Average$1,720	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,206	Average$1,847	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$1,233	Average$2,031	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights

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The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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