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Cheap flights from Australia to California from $497

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
7 Dec — 14 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to California flight deals. Data was last updated 7 November 2025.

Round-trip from

$896

One-way from

$497

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,288

Good round-trip deal

$1,274 or less

Good one-way deal

$764 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 3/12-10/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 37h 20m total
  • Australia to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 1/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 30m total
  • Australia to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($253 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Australia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 7 November 2025.

Wed 3/1211:20BNE - SFO
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Wed 10/1222:05SFO - BNE
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/11$896
Wed 3/1210:45BNE - SFO
2 stops48h 44mAir Canada
Wed 10/1208:39SFO - BNE
2 stops54h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 5/11$900
Wed 3/1211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 19/121:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$988
Wed 5/1117:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 12/1122:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 4/11$991
Wed 3/1208:30SYD - LAX
2 stops31h 38mAir Canada
Wed 10/1218:10LAX - SYD
1 stop41h 45mAir Canada
Deal found 5/11$996
Thu 4/1220:10SYD - LAX
2 stops32h 35mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1222:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$997
Tue 2/1217:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 18/117:00LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11$999
Mon 10/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 24/1123:59LAX - SYD
1 stop35h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,000
Thu 27/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/122:55LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,003
Mon 8/1211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 18/121:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/11$1,005
Thu 11/1221:40SYD - LAX
2 stops20h 33mAlaska Airlines
Wed 31/1207:00LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/11$1,006
Wed 3/1214:05SYD - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sun 14/1200:59LAX - SYD
1 stop34h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/11$1,008

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to California 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 7 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to California that are best for you.

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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 11/12

21:40-23:35

1 stop20h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,006

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

12:10-14:56

1 stop21h 46m

Los Angeles

Mon 2/2

18:35-09:15

1 stop19h 40m

$1,013

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/11

12:10-10:43

1 stop17h 33m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

17:20-09:15

1 stop20h 55m

$1,013

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Tue 3/2

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

23:10-07:30

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,034

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 21/1

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 28/1

23:10-07:30

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,034

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

10:40-05:40

Nonstop14h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/1

22:35-08:30

Nonstop14h 55m

$1,059

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 17/11

13:00-07:35

1 stop37h 35m

Los Angeles

Sun 7/12

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,076

SydneyLas Vegas

SYD - LAS

SYDLAS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 12/11

21:55-15:59

2 stops37h 04m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 19/11

06:15-09:35

1 stop32h 20m

$1,086

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Sat 15/11

08:20-11:05

1 stop20h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 29/11

19:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,091

SydneyLas Vegas

SYD - LAS

SYDLAS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/12

16:00-15:59

1 stop18h 59m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 13/12

06:15-09:35

1 stop32h 20m

$1,108

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

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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 $677). Flying from Australia to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $937). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 7 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Australia to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 6% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to California. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

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

Weekly flight availability from Australia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to California. 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 7 November 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to USCA 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 California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 7 November 2025.
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.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
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Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
526 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
424 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
929 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,007 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
209 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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?

    Within the past month, 16,038 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to California.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to California?

    For as low as $1,059, Alaska Airlines can have you in California from Australia in 14h. Airlines will cover a distance of 12052 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 $634 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air New Zealand from $717 and United Airlines from $753 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 $677). Flying from Australia to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $937). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to California. 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 7 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$688Average$1,384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$731Average$1,757FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$783Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$852Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$874Average$1,486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$889Average$1,665FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$957Average$2,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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American AirlinesCheapest$989Average$1,474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,029Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,049Average$1,701FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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