Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 61 days in advance to save up to 5% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 61 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Australia to California 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $952, or $952 for flights within the next 24 hours.
March is one of the best times of the year to fly to California from Australia. Prices for March average $927 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $654. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December. Opting for a March flight can save you 56% on your journey compared to booking in March
Yes, there are multiple flights from Australia to California for under $1,153. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Philippine Airlines for just $1,063, but on average you can expect to pay $1,219.
Airlines globally have implemented additional safety measures to accommodate you. Philippine Airlines and Delta are some airlines that have done so. Some of the new policies that have been implemented to accommodate travellers flying from Australia to California are improved sanitation, HEPA filters, mask requirements, socially-distanced seating (for a limited time), and pre-flight testing for antibodies and symptoms. Policies will vary by airline.
Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, and Air New Zealand are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.
Cheapflights has 20 direct flights from Australia to California under $1,793. A good price for a direct flight from Australia to California is less than $2,497.
There are currently 20+ open flights from Australia to California within the next 7 days for less than $2,049.
This flight path from Australia to California was viewed by 15,866 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
Before booking your flight from Australia to California, check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air Canada or Air China.
The most popular flight routes from Australia to California are Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles, Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco and Melbourne - Los Angeles.
While on average a flight from Australia to California is generally $2,096, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $444. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,047 for that flight.
Before booking your flight to California from Australia, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Air New Zealand (93%), Lufthansa (93%), Air France( 91%).
American Airlines, Fiji Airways, and Hawaiian Airlines can get you from Australia to California in just under 13h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
According to our current data, Philippine Airlines ($1,063), Fiji Airways ($1,289), and Hawaiian Airlines ($1,307) offers the cheapest pricing from Australia to California.
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Philippine Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $723. Qantas Airways flights start at $909 while deals on United Airlines start at $942 one-way.
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$566 | $880 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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$711 | $886 | No cancel fee | 67% |
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$674 | $918 | No cancel fee | 81% |
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$613 | $925 | No cancel fee | 62% |
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$669 | $948 | No cancel fee | 76% |
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$360 | $1,099 | No cancel fee | N/A |
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$888 | $1,114 | No cancel fee | 49% |
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$787 | $1,145 | No cancel fee | 80% |
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$1,004 | $1,167 | No cancel fee | 74% |
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