Cheap flights from Sydney to California from $590

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 15/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
1 Sep — 8 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Sydney to California flight deals. Data was last updated 27 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,051

One-way from

$590

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,204

Good round-trip deal

$1,256 or less

Good one-way deal

$762 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 17/10-19/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 46m total
  • Sydney to California
15/10
  • 15/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • Sydney to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($310 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($81 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California.

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 August 2025.

Fri 17/1021:40SYD - SAN
1 stop16h 56mAlaska Airlines
Sun 19/1018:59SAN - SYD
2 stops30h 46mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,051
Thu 28/821:40SYD - LGB
1 stop38h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/907:25LGB - SYD
1 stop19h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,077
Tue 23/913:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 30/923:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 26/8$1,093
Thu 28/821:40SYD - LAX
1 stop35h 21mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 10/917:41LAX - SYD
1 stop33h 04mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,094
Sat 18/1021:40SYD - LAX
1 stop36h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 25/1008:30LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 15mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,096
Thu 25/909:20SYD - LAX
1 stop23h 48mAir Canada
Sun 19/1006:00LAX - SYD
1 stop32h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 25/8$1,097
Tue 9/909:20SYD - LAX
1 stop21h 08mAir Canada
Sat 13/917:15LAX - SYD
1 stop21h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 26/8$1,099
Sun 2/1121:40SYD - ONT
1 stop38h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 18/1109:45ONT - SYD
1 stop39h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,102
Thu 28/821:40SYD - LGB
2 stops39h 56mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/908:55LGB - SYD
2 stops41h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/8$1,102
Wed 15/1014:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Wed 15/1023:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 25/8$1,104
Fri 29/821:40SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 19mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/907:00LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,110
Sat 30/821:40SYD - LAX
1 stop17h 19mAlaska Airlines
Thu 4/907:00LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 25/8$1,111

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Depart

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Price

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

21:40-20:36

1 stop16h 56m

San Diego

Sun 19/10

18:59-19:45

2 stops30h 46m

$1,051

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

21:40-20:36

1 stop16h 56m

San Diego

Sun 19/10

17:55-19:45

1 stop31h 50m

$1,051

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

21:40-21:55

1 stop19h 15m

Ontario

Wed 4/2

09:50-19:45

1 stop38h 55m

$1,076

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

21:40-21:55

1 stop19h 15m

Ontario

Wed 4/2

09:50-19:45

1 stop38h 55m

$1,076

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 17/10

10:20-21:28

1 stop29h 08m

Los Angeles

Mon 20/10

06:00-08:20

1 stop32h 20m

$1,093

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/9

09:20-16:08

1 stop23h 48m

Los Angeles

Sun 19/10

06:00-08:20

1 stop32h 20m

$1,097

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/11

21:40-17:14

1 stop38h 34m

Ontario

Tue 18/11

09:45-19:45

1 stop39h 00m

$1,102

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 21/9

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,107

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

21:40-21:59

1 stop17h 19m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/9

07:00-19:45

1 stop19h 45m

$1,110

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 30/8

21:40-21:59

1 stop17h 19m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/9

07:00-19:45

1 stop19h 45m

$1,110

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to California

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $781). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,265). 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 SYD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 27 August 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney 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 27 August 2025.

The most flights from SYD to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to California?

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 27 August 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways from Sydney to California by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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!!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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!!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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!!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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!!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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!!

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

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!!

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to California?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to California.

  • How popular is this Sydney to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to California in 16h 56m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, or Air Canada to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12086 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to California one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to California are Fiji Airways ($618), Hawaiian Airlines ($658), and Air Canada ($754).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to California consider choosing Virgin Atlantic(100%), Aeromexico(88%) or KLM(79%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $7,228 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $705 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $1,033.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $781). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,265). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$690Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$733Average$1,592FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,041Average$1,488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,044Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,080Average$1,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,085Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,095Average$1,891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,112Average$1,588FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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