How popular is this Australia to California flight route?

Within the past month, 16,610 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 $1,196, Fiji Airways can have you in California from Australia in 14h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12749 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 $623 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $752 and Delta from $764 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.

$561+ Flights from Australia to California

Cheap flight deals from Australia to California

Round-trip from	$1,059
One-way from	$561
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,211
Good round-trip deal	$1,266 or less
Good one-way deal	$762 or less

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35h 25m total
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19h 00m 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 24 October 2025.

Fri 24/1011:35BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Fri 7/1122:45LAX - BNE

1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,058

Sat 8/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Sat 15/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,078

Sat 1/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Tue 18/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,081

Mon 17/1111:25BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways

Mon 8/1222:45LAX - BNE

1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,096

Tue 28/1006:00SYD - LAX

1 stop24h 55mFiji Airways

Wed 12/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,098

Wed 5/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Tue 11/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,099

Wed 29/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Wed 19/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,101

Tue 28/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Fri 31/1023:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,102

Mon 3/1114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Sun 9/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 05mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,104

Fri 7/1111:20BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 11/1122:45LAX - BNE

1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,105

Sat 1/1114:30SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 20mFiji Airways

Thu 4/1222:45LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,105

Mon 10/1106:00SYD - LAX

1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways

Tue 25/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,107

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 24 October 2025.

Sun 9/1114:00SYD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Fri 14/1122:05SFO - SYD

1 stop28h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,187

Fri 12/1211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Tue 30/1222:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,196

Fri 21/1108:20BNE - SFO

1 stop20h 45mAir New Zealand

Fri 28/1119:50SFO - BNE

1 stop20h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 24/10$1,276

Fri 7/1113:55SYD - LAS

2 stops29h 21mMultiple Airlines

Sun 16/1106:01LAS - SYD

2 stops33h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,357

Tue 4/1121:40SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 15mAlaska Airlines

Wed 3/1207:00LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,359

Tue 13/121:40SYD - LAX

1 stop26h 20mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 20/108:30LAX - SYD

1 stop40h 15mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,362

Thu 20/1119:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 13/1220:50LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,373

Thu 30/1022:35BNE - SFO

1 stop38h 05mEVA Air

Thu 13/1123:50SFO - BNE

1 stop26h 30mEVA Air

Deal found 23/10$1,396

Fri 20/310:20SYD - SFO

1 stop22h 40mAsiana Airlines

Fri 27/323:50SFO - SYD

1 stop38h 40mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,476

Thu 12/311:25MEL - SFO

1 stop24h 35mVietnam Airlines

Sun 15/322:10SFO - MEL

1 stop41h 15mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,565

Mon 27/1011:05BNE - SFO

1 stop26h 25mPhilippine Airlines

Mon 27/1023:30SFO - BNE

1 stop41h 35mPhilippine Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,571

Mon 27/1000:30BNE - SFO

1 stop38h 45mCathay Pacific

Sun 9/1111:25SFO - BNE

1 stop41h 35mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/10$1,613

Thu 12/306:40MEL - SFO

2 stops23h 40mAir Canada

Sun 15/313:20SFO - MEL

2 stops29h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 23/10$1,806

Mon 16/312:00MEL - SFO

Nonstop14h 25mVirgin Australia

Mon 30/323:20SFO - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mVirgin Australia

Deal found 23/10$1,969

Wed 11/300:35MEL - SFO

1 stop26h 15mSingapore Airlines

Sun 15/310:40SFO - MEL

1 stop27h 35mSingapore Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,972

Wed 25/313:45MEL - LAX

1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways

Sun 29/323:55LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,198

Fri 6/213:00MEL - LAX

1 stop23h 52mUnited Airlines

Sun 1/318:25LAX - MEL

1 stop20h 35mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,205

Tue 9/1221:40SYD - LAX

1 stop26h 20mAlaska Airlines

Mon 15/1207:00LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,361

Mon 17/1111:40BNE - LAX

1 stop26h 46mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/1216:15LAX - BNE

1 stop21h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,253

Mon 17/1119:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways

Sun 7/1221:35LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,384

Mon 16/310:35MEL - SFO

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Mon 30/321:05SFO - MEL

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 23/10$1,405

Thu 20/1121:40SYD - SFO

1 stop16h 32mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 12/118:34SFO - SYD

1 stop30h 11mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,460

Thu 30/1022:35BNE - SFO

1 stop34h 25mEVA Air

Thu 6/1112:00SFO - BNE

1 stop38h 20mEVA Air

Deal found 21/10$1,484

Fri 5/1221:40SYD - LAX

1 stop20h 55mAlaska Airlines

Mon 12/109:46LAX - SYD

2 stops38h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,362

Tue 18/1111:40BNE - LAX

1 stop21h 16mUnited Airlines

Mon 8/1210:26LAX - BNE

1 stop27h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,253

Sat 15/1119:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 9/1221:35LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,384

Mon 27/1000:30BNE - SFO

1 stop38h 45mCathay Pacific

Wed 5/1111:25SFO - BNE

1 stop29h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 21/10$1,613

Thu 30/1022:35BNE - SFO

1 stop25h 05mEVA Air

Tue 18/1123:30SFO - BNE

1 stop26h 50mEVA Air

Deal found 22/10$1,484

Wed 19/1111:40BNE - LAX

1 stop21h 16mUnited Airlines

Wed 10/1210:26LAX - BNE

1 stop27h 04mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,253

Tue 17/221:40SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 40mAlaska Airlines

Tue 24/209:50LAX - SYD

2 stops38h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,385

Direct flights from Australia to California
Explore direct flight options from Australia to California based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 24 October 2025.

Thu 13/1119:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines

Sun 30/1120:50LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,150

Fri 31/1019:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 12/1120:50LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 10mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,153

Wed 19/1111:05BNE - LAX

Nonstop13h 20mDelta

Wed 10/1223:45LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 35mDelta

Deal found 23/10$1,165

Thu 6/1119:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mBritish Airways

Wed 19/1120:50LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,167

Fri 5/1212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines

Thu 18/1222:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,178

Mon 8/1212:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines

Sat 3/122:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,181

Tue 13/111:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Thu 12/222:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 23/10$1,196

Thu 18/1211:30MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines

Sat 31/122:35LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,198

Sat 8/1119:40BNE - LAX

Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways

Sat 22/1120:50LAX - BNE

Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,273

Tue 25/1111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Sun 30/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,298

Wed 5/1112:00MEL - LAX

Nonstop14h 25mAmerican Airlines

Mon 10/1122:50LAX - MEL

Nonstop15h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 21/10$1,307

Wed 19/1111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 26/1122:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 22/10$1,308

Last-minute flights from Australia to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Australia to California. Data last updated 24 October 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 24/1011:35BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways

Fri 7/1122:45LAX - BNE

1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,058

Sat 25/1009:00BNE - LAX

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Tue 28/1020:05LAX - BNE

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 21/10$1,108

Tue 28/1006:00SYD - LAX

1 stop24h 55mFiji Airways

Wed 12/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,098

Tue 28/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Sat 1/1123:45LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,102

Wed 29/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Thu 6/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,101

Thu 30/1014:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Wed 5/1122:45LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,104

Sat 1/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Tue 18/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,081

Sat 1/1114:30SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 20mFiji Airways

Thu 4/1222:45LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,105

Wed 5/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Tue 11/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/10$1,099

Fri 7/1111:20BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways

Tue 11/1122:45LAX - BNE

1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,105

Sat 8/1114:15MEL - LAX

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Sat 15/1122:45LAX - MEL

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$1,078

Mon 17/1111:25BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways

Mon 8/1222:45LAX - BNE

1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$1,096

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 24 October 2025.

Wed 14/111:25BNE - SFO

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$561

Fri 16/114:50SYD - SFO

1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$561

Fri 20/314:10SYD - SFO

1 stop17h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$573

Thu 15/114:10SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$589

Sun 15/206:00SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$595

Wed 11/206:00SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$601

Sun 18/111:25BNE - LAX

1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 21/10$621

Mon 19/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 23/10$621

Sun 18/114:10SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$623

Sun 22/314:10SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$635

Sun 8/206:00SYD - SFO

2 stops30h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 22/10$636

Fri 6/206:00SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 22/10$647

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/11

14:00-12:25

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Fri 14/11

22:05-21:50

1 stop28h 45m

$1,187

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 12/12

11:30-06:50

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Tue 30/12

22:35-09:30

Nonstop15h 55m

$1,196

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 25/3

13:45-12:50

1 stop17h 05m

Los Angeles

Sun 29/3

23:55-13:25

1 stop19h 30m

$1,198

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 6/2

13:00-17:52

1 stop23h 52m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/3

18:25-10:00

1 stop20h 35m

$1,205

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Mon 17/11

11:40-20:26

1 stop26h 46m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

16:15-07:30

1 stop21h 15m

$1,253

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Tue 18/11

11:40-14:56

1 stop21h 16m

Los Angeles

Mon 8/12

10:26-07:30

1 stop27h 04m

$1,253

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 19/11

11:40-14:56

1 stop21h 16m

Los Angeles

Wed 10/12

10:26-07:30

1 stop27h 04m

$1,253

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Fri 21/11

08:20-11:05

1 stop20h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 28/11

19:50-09:55

1 stop20h 05m

$1,276

SydneyLas Vegas

SYD - LAS

SYDLAS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 7/11

13:55-00:16

2 stops29h 21m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 16/11

06:01-10:30

2 stops33h 29m

$1,357

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/11

21:40-20:55

1 stop18h 15m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

$1,359

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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 $676). Flying from Australia to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $936). 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 in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

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 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.

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

517 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

421 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

922 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

8,992 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

205 reviews

Check prices

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, 16,610 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to California.
How long is the flight from Australia to California?
For as low as $1,196, Fiji Airways can have you in California from Australia in 14h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 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 Australia to California one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $623 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from $752 and Delta from $764 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 $676). Flying from Australia to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $936). 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$688	Average$1,438	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$731	Average$1,747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$783	Average$1,202	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$851	Average$1,453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$873	Average$1,487	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$888	Average$1,709	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Australia	Cheapest$967	Average$2,020	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time80%	Search Virgin Australia flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$988	Average$1,458	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,019	Average$1,445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,040	Average$1,943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights

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