How popular is this Australia to California flight route?

Within the past month, 17,736 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to California. Find deals

How long is the flight from Australia to California?

For as low as $1,030, Alaska Airlines can have you in California from Australia in 13h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11370 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops. Find deals

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 $627 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $698 and Delta from $756 one-way. Find deals

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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.

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. 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.

$567+ Flights from Australia to California

Cheap flight deals from Australia to California

Round-trip from	$1,008
One-way from	$567
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,283
Good round-trip deal	$1,123 or less
Good one-way deal	$748 or less

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13/10-17/11
2 total stops
35h 25m total
Australia to California

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31/10
1 total stop
18h 20m total
Australia to California

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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 16 September 2025.

Mon 13/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Mon 17/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,008

Thu 13/1110:45BNE - SFO

1 stop19h 35mAir Canada

Sat 29/1118:00SFO - BNE

1 stop20h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,013

Thu 6/1110:45BNE - SFO

1 stop17h 54mAir Canada

Wed 19/1108:38SFO - BNE

2 stops30h 07mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,020

Wed 19/1119:40BNE - SFO

1 stop37h 20mAmerican Airlines

Wed 28/106:01SFO - BNE

2 stops28h 59mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,022

Tue 21/1021:40SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 20mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/1209:20LAX - SYD

2 stops39h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,028

Wed 19/1111:40BNE - SFO

Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 28/123:10SFO - BNE

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,030

Thu 16/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Mon 20/1023:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,030

Sun 28/909:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 13/1022:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,031

Thu 30/1007:30SYD - LAX

2 stops22h 18mAir Canada

Thu 20/1114:10LAX - SYD

1 stop24h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,034

Thu 30/1011:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,036

Wed 8/1008:30SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 40mAmerican Airlines

Mon 13/1020:50LAX - SYD

1 stop25h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,037

Thu 9/1020:05BNE - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 15/1021:35LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,040

Best flights from Australia to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Australia to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Thu 23/1021:40SYD - LAX

1 stop20h 19mAlaska Airlines

Wed 29/1008:20LAX - SYD

2 stops41h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,028

Mon 9/211:40BNE - SFO

Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/323:10SFO - BNE

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,030

Tue 11/1110:40SYD - LAX

Nonstop14h 00mDelta

Sun 11/122:35LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mDelta

Deal found 14/9$1,055

Wed 11/309:45BNE - SFO

1 stop27h 49mAir Canada

Sun 15/319:13SFO - BNE

2 stops23h 17mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,081

Wed 5/1119:50BNE - LAX

1 stop28h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 21/1218:30LAX - BNE

1 stop42h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,102

Sun 15/221:40SYD - ONT

1 stop19h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 15/309:50ONT - SYD

1 stop39h 55mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,103

Mon 2/321:00MEL - SFO

1 stop37h 55mQantas Airways

Wed 8/410:12SFO - MEL

2 stops31h 23mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,214

Tue 28/1010:30PER - LAX

2 stops35h 40mJapan Airlines

Fri 31/1001:05LAX - PER

2 stops55h 50mJapan Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,426

Mon 6/1022:15BNE - LAX

1 stop26h 00mEVA Air

Tue 14/1000:50LAX - BNE

1 stop26h 10mEVA Air

Deal found 15/9$1,478

Wed 25/218:50PER - LAX

1 stop32h 25mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/320:10LAX - PER

1 stop28h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 15/9$1,580

Sun 5/1011:15BNE - SFO

1 stop26h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Sat 18/1023:55SFO - BNE

1 stop41h 00mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,621

Wed 29/1008:00PER - LAX

1 stop20h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/1115:53LAX - PER

2 stops28h 12mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,642

Wed 4/300:10BNE - SFO

1 stop39h 05mCathay Pacific

Wed 18/300:35SFO - BNE

1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 14/9$1,700

Wed 8/1010:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 22/1022:40LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,058

Sat 21/214:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 55mDelta

Tue 17/322:20LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mDelta

Deal found 15/9$1,102

Sun 15/221:40SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 40mAlaska Airlines

Sun 8/309:50LAX - SYD

2 stops39h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,103

Thu 30/1008:20BNE - LAX

1 stop22h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/1117:30LAX - BNE

1 stop43h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,112

Wed 15/1010:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 12/1122:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,058

Tue 20/110:40SYD - SFO

1 stop20h 21mDelta

Tue 27/113:00SFO - SYD

1 stop22h 50mDelta

Deal found 14/9$1,108

Mon 19/121:40SYD - LAS

1 stop37h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 19/201:55LAS - SYD

1 stop22h 50mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,228

Sun 15/221:40SYD - ONT

1 stop19h 15mAlaska Airlines

Tue 17/309:50ONT - SYD

1 stop39h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,129

Sat 15/1115:00SYD - LAS

2 stops49h 44mAir Canada

Thu 20/1116:45LAS - SYD

1 stop21h 50mAir Canada

Deal found 15/9$1,258

Wed 15/1010:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/1116:10LAX - MEL

1 stop22h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,061

Wed 29/1007:30PER - LAX

1 stop23h 00mQantas Airways

Wed 5/1122:50LAX - PER

1 stop23h 40mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,313

Tue 25/1110:40SYD - SFO

2 stops32h 15mDelta

Tue 2/1206:00SFO - SYD

2 stops31h 30mDelta

Deal found 14/9$1,108

Wed 12/1107:05SYD - LAS

2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines

Wed 19/1116:45LAS - SYD

2 stops26h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,222

Tue 21/1021:40SYD - LAS

1 stop20h 13mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 28/1018:12LAS - SYD

1 stop31h 33mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,228

Sat 18/1021:40SYD - LAX

1 stop36h 25mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/1216:55LAX - SYD

1 stop31h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,129

Thu 16/1011:55MEL - LAX

1 stop21h 02mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/1122:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,070

Thu 2/1022:15BNE - LAX

1 stop26h 00mEVA Air

Thu 16/1000:50LAX - BNE

1 stop26h 10mEVA Air

Deal found 15/9$1,478

Direct flights from Australia to California
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Thu 6/1111:40BNE - SFO

Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines

Wed 19/1123:10SFO - BNE

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,020

Tue 21/1010:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 2/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,028

Mon 2/311:40BNE - SFO

Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines

Mon 16/323:10SFO - BNE

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,030

Sun 28/909:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 13/1022:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,031

Sun 15/211:15SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 15/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,036

Fri 21/1111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Wed 26/1121:25LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/9$1,037

Thu 9/1020:05BNE - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 15/1021:35LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,040

Tue 21/1010:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 11/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,042

Tue 28/1019:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/1120:50LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,045

Sun 19/1010:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Mon 27/1023:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,045

Thu 30/1011:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines

Thu 6/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,046

Sun 26/1011:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines

Tue 4/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,048

Last-minute flights from Australia to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to California. Data last updated 16 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 28/909:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Mon 13/1022:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,031

Mon 6/1010:00BNE - SFO

1 stop17h 28mAir Canada

Fri 31/1008:38SFO - BNE

2 stops30h 07mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,013

Wed 8/1008:45SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 25mAmerican Airlines

Mon 13/1020:50LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,037

Thu 9/1020:05BNE - LAX

Nonstop13h 35mAmerican Airlines

Wed 15/1021:35LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,040

Mon 13/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Mon 17/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,008

Thu 16/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Mon 20/1023:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,030

Tue 21/1021:40SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 20mAlaska Airlines

Tue 9/1209:20LAX - SYD

2 stops39h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 15/9$1,028

Tue 21/1010:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 11/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 16/9$1,042

Tue 28/1019:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sun 9/1108:35LAX - BNE

1 stop27h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/9$1,045

Wed 29/1019:40BNE - SFO

1 stop32h 10mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/1112:20SFO - BNE

2 stops22h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/9$1,042

Thu 30/1007:30SYD - LAX

2 stops22h 18mAir Canada

Thu 20/1114:10LAX - SYD

1 stop24h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 14/9$1,034

Thu 30/1011:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 6/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 15/9$1,036

One-way flights from Australia to California
Search for one-way flight options from Australia to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 16 September 2025.

Fri 31/1011:35BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$567

Fri 16/111:25BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/9$569

Thu 15/111:25BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$570

Fri 17/1017:20SYD - SFO

2 stops20h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$572

Mon 19/111:25BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$572

Wed 12/1111:20BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/9$575

Mon 15/1214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$576

Tue 25/1111:35BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 15/9$578

Fri 14/1111:20BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 16/9$579

Wed 15/1017:20SYD - SFO

1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/9$581

Fri 13/311:25BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/9$582

Fri 24/1017:20SYD - LAX

2 stops20h 51mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/9$582

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

21:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 29/10

08:20-19:45

2 stops41h 25m

$1,028

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 9/2

11:40-06:50

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

23:10-07:30

Nonstop14h 20m

$1,030

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

$1,055

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 8/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 22/10

22:40-08:30

Nonstop15h 50m

$1,058

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/11

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,058

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 15/10

10:30-06:40

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/11

16:10-10:00

1 stop22h 50m

$1,061

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 16/10

11:55-14:57

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 3/11

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,070

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 11/3

09:45-20:34

1 stop27h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 15/3

19:13-11:30

2 stops23h 17m

$1,081

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 5/11

19:50-06:05

1 stop28h 15m

Los Angeles

Sun 21/12

18:30-06:30

1 stop42h 00m

$1,102

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 21/2

14:15-09:10

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/3

22:20-07:30

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,102

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Australia with our price prediction graph.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $774). Flying from Australia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Australia to California as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to California

The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 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

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

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

Air New Zealand

8.0

Very Good

505 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

Virgin Australia

7.6

Good

416 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

Qantas Airways

7.5

Good

905 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,929 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 16

6.0

Good

Christopher,June 2025

LAX - NAN

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?
Within the past month, 17,736 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to California.
How long is the flight from Australia to California?
For as low as $1,030, Alaska Airlines can have you in California from Australia in 13h 10m. Airlines will cover a distance of 11370 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 $627 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $698 and Delta from $756 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $774). Flying from Australia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,241). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$671	Average$1,407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$713	Average$1,542	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$831	Average$1,407	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$854	Average$1,481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Lufthansa	Cheapest$1,032	Average$1,629	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
Vietnam Airlines	Cheapest$1,040	Average$1,549	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%	Search Vietnam Airlines flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,066	Average$1,942	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$1,069	Average$2,044	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,077	Average$1,477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Philippine Airlines	Cheapest$1,103	Average$1,537	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search Philippine Airlines flights

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Cheap flights from Australia to California from $567

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