Cheap flights from Australia to California from $521

SYD — LAX
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to California

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Cheapest flights from Australia to California

Sat 21/1123:40 -
1 stop30h 20m
Wed 2/1222:35 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 10/11$1,024
Thu 12/1111:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Wed 25/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 10/11$1,034
Fri 13/1111:45 -
1 stop18h 15m
Fri 27/1122:35 -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 7/11$1,037
Fri 13/1111:45 -
1 stop18h 15m
Wed 2/1222:35 -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 6/11$1,038
Wed 11/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 2/1222:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/11$1,054
Thu 26/1113:15 -
1 stop17h 15m
Thu 3/1222:35 -
1 stop19h 10m
Deal found 10/11$1,062
Mon 9/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Mon 23/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/11$1,063
Thu 12/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 2/1222:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 5/11$1,072
Tue 17/1111:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Tue 24/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 10/11$1,075
Thu 12/1111:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Wed 25/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Deal found 10/11$1,088
Wed 11/1111:20 -
1 stop25h 57m
Sat 14/1119:45 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 8/11$1,092
Thu 12/1111:20 -
Nonstop13h 45m
Wed 25/1119:45 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 10/11$1,095

Find flight deals from Australia to California

Round-trip from

$1,022

One-way from

$521

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,146

Good round-trip deal

$1,131 or less

Good one-way deal

$627 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 5/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 25m total
  • Australia to California
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 24/3-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 10m total
  • Australia to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($165 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to California.

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BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE Brisbane - LAX Los Angeles

BNELAX

Brisbane

Sat 6/2

11:40-12:00

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$582

AdelaideSan Francisco

ADL Adelaide - SFO San Francisco

ADLSFO

Adelaide

Sat 30/1

13:15-12:35

1 stop17h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$589

AdelaideLos Angeles

ADL Adelaide - LAX Los Angeles

ADLLAX

Adelaide

Wed 10/3

07:45-12:00

2 stops22h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-17:30

Nonstop0h 00m

$627

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE Brisbane - SFO San Francisco

BNESFO

Brisbane

Sun 25/4

11:35-13:40

1 stop19h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$657
Fastest return journey

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE Brisbane - LAX Los Angeles

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 18/11

10:40-06:00

Nonstop13h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$709

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE Brisbane - LAX Los Angeles

BNELAX

Brisbane

Sun 15/11

11:20-07:32

1 stop38h 12m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$715

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Tue 23/3

09:10-05:54

Nonstop14h 44m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$715

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE Brisbane - LAX Los Angeles

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 18/11

11:20-20:30

1 stop27h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$716

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL Melbourne - LAX Los Angeles

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 23/11

10:10-05:55

Nonstop14h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$718

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 25/1

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$719

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to California

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to California?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $1,212). Flying from Australia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,661). 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 AU to CA?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Australia to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to California

The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

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

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Australia to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to California?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to California flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Australia to California to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Australia to California Travel Guide

California is one of the most popular states in the USA, reeling in over 260 million visitors each year.

Most people head for the Pacific coast where curving highways sew together big cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Monica. And the national parks are basically one big travel bucket list – from wild Yosemite National Park to the desert-dry Joshua Tree National Park.

But how to get there? Direct flights jet off from a couple of Australian cities. You’re looking at around 16 hours’ flight time.

Some of the shortest flights are the direct ones. So you could hop on a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles or San Francisco (around 15 hours long). Flight times are an hour or two longer from southerly cities like Melbourne (17 hours).

Perth is too far away for a direct flight, so you’ll have to book an indirect flight to California. These can last from 22 hours long.

Over in the USA, California is your oyster. Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport are the two big-hitters. Or there’s always San Diego International Airport, John Wayne International Airport in Santa Ana, or Palm Springs Airport.

California isn’t nicknamed the Golden State for nothing. This south-west corner of the USA ticks off sandy beaches, heat-struck deserts, sulphuric national parks – plus some of the most famous cities on the planet.

Book direct flights from Australia to California, and you could land in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Other popular routes include San Diego, near the Mexican border, and Sacramento, the historic state capital.

Spectacular scenery is never far away from the cities. The coastal Big Sur highway is one of the world’s most dramatic drives, while the Sierra Nevada mountains serve up Lake Tahoe and grand Yosemite National Park.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Australia to California?

    It depends – where are you flying from and to?

  • Which airlines operate flights from Australia to California?

    Loads. You could fly with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and United Airlines – or combine a couple, if you don’t mind a stopover.

  • How frequent are flights between Australia and California?

    Thanks to the huge choice of routes, Australia to California flights jet off all day, every day.

  • Which airports serve Australia and California?

    Popular Australian airports include Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport, Darwin International Airport, Brisbane Airport, Hobart Airport and Perth Airport. But you could also start from a smaller airport like Gold Coast Airport or Adelaide Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Australia and California is cheapest?

    It’s often cheapest to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles, closely followed by San Francisco. Alternatively, hop on a direct flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles – the prices can dip nice and low.

  • How popular is this Australia to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Australia to California?

    For as low as $1,220, Delta can have you in California from Australia in 13h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 Australia to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $384 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $540 and Hawaiian Airlines from $571 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to California flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to California 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 Australia to California?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $1,212). Flying from Australia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,661). 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 Australia to California

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FrontierCheapest$94Average$158FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$189Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$195Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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DeltaCheapest$227Average$1,257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$450Average$1,527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$660Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$775Average$1,746FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$792Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$835Average$1,769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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American AirlinesCheapest$927Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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