How popular is this Sydney to California flight route?

This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California was viewed by 14,631 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season. Find deals

How long is the flight from Sydney to California?

There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to California in 17h. Fly via Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, or Hawaiian Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12052 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back. Find deals

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 ($435), Hawaiian Airlines ($560), and United Airlines ($616). 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).

What are the most popular routes from Sydney to California?

The most popular route from Sydney to California is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Ontario.

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to California?

On average you can expect to pay $7,182 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $739 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $1,109.

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 KLM(82%), Delta(82%) or Aeromexico(82%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to California?

Before booking your flight from Sydney to California, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways or United Airlines.

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.

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.

$684+ Flights from Sydney to California

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to California flights typically cost between $1,280 and $2,003 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,136 on Fiji Airways (26 Jan-9 Feb). Find deals

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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 15 December 2025.

Thu 25/1216:00SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 29mAir Canada

Mon 12/114:10LAX - SYD

2 stops32h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 13/12$1,450

Tue 23/1212:10SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/120:15SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12$1,519

Mon 15/1212:10SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Mon 29/1223:00SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,520

Mon 22/1214:00SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,525

Thu 18/1212:10SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 26/117:40SFO - SYD

1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,528

Wed 24/1214:00SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Sat 10/122:59SFO - SYD

1 stop39h 06mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,529

Tue 23/1212:10SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/122:35SFO - SYD

1 stop39h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12$1,531

Thu 25/1216:00SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 29mAir Canada

Wed 7/118:10LAX - SYD

1 stop41h 45mAir Canada

Deal found 14/12$1,578

Thu 25/1216:00SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 29mAir Canada

Sun 28/1218:10LAX - SYD

2 stops28h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 13/12$1,585

Thu 25/1208:20SYD - LAX

2 stops22h 28mMultiple Airlines

Mon 12/118:10LAX - SYD

2 stops28h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,591

Thu 25/1216:00SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 29mAir Canada

Sun 4/118:10LAX - SYD

2 stops28h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 13/12$1,603

Thu 25/1216:00SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 29mAir Canada

Sat 17/106:30LAX - SYD

1 stop29h 25mAir Canada

Deal found 13/12$1,623

Best flights from Sydney to California
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sydney to California that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 15 December 2025.

Fri 23/114:50SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 10mFiji Airways

Tue 27/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,253

Tue 27/111:45SYD - LAS

2 stops24h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/207:40LAS - SYD

2 stops39h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/12$1,351

Wed 28/121:40SYD - SAN

2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,355

Thu 29/121:40SYD - OAK

2 stops32h 23mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 3/207:00OAK - SYD

2 stops41h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,426

Fri 20/321:40SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 30mAlaska Airlines

Wed 15/407:00LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,462

Thu 5/310:20SYD - SFO

1 stop22h 40mAsiana Airlines

Mon 9/323:50SFO - SYD

1 stop38h 30mAsiana Airlines

Deal found 12/12$1,478

Mon 19/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/222:55LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,520

Wed 10/610:15SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines

Sun 28/622:50SFO - SYD

1 stop40h 25mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,562

Mon 23/209:00SYD - LAS

2 stops32h 27mAir Canada

Wed 4/306:15LAS - SYD

1 stop32h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 12/12$1,572

Thu 22/114:15SYD - BUR

2 stops44h 53mDelta

Tue 10/209:50BUR - SYD

2 stops27h 40mDelta

Deal found 14/12$1,579

Mon 8/622:10SYD - SFO

1 stop38h 45mChina Airlines

Mon 29/601:05SFO - SYD

1 stop40h 40mChina Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,674

Mon 19/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Tue 27/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,253

Thu 22/121:40SYD - SAN

2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,355

Thu 22/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Tue 27/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,253

Thu 12/221:40SYD - LGB

1 stop18h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 18/208:00LGB - SYD

1 stop40h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,445

Sun 1/213:55SYD - LAS

2 stops23h 32mAir New Zealand

Sun 15/207:40LAS - SYD

2 stops30h 05mAir New Zealand

Deal found 11/12$1,490

Thu 22/121:40SYD - SAN

2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,355

Tue 20/106:00SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 00mFiji Airways

Thu 29/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,253

Wed 25/310:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Sun 19/410:15LAX - SYD

1 stop27h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,520

Tue 20/114:15SYD - BUR

2 stops20h 53mDelta

Tue 10/207:05BUR - SYD

2 stops28h 45mDelta

Deal found 14/12$1,579

Thu 22/121:40SYD - SAN

1 stop17h 43mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 4/217:00SAN - SYD

1 stop31h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,462

Wed 25/211:20SYD - LAS

1 stop31h 44mAir Canada

Sun 8/306:15LAS - SYD

1 stop32h 20mAir Canada

Deal found 12/12$1,620

Thu 11/610:15SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mVietnam Airlines

Sat 27/622:50SFO - SYD

1 stop40h 25mVietnam Airlines

Deal found 12/12$1,644

Tue 20/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Sat 31/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,258

Thu 11/620:45SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 30mAlaska Airlines

Mon 29/608:25SFO - SYD

1 stop17h 25mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,690

Mon 20/409:55SYD - LAS

2 stops31h 01mAir New Zealand

Mon 27/414:15LAS - SYD

2 stops25h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/12$1,550

Wed 21/121:40SYD - LAX

2 stops20h 40mMultiple Airlines

Tue 10/208:47LAX - SYD

2 stops39h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,427

Mon 19/114:15SYD - BUR

2 stops37h 55mDelta

Tue 10/207:05BUR - SYD

2 stops28h 45mDelta

Deal found 14/12$1,579

Mon 2/212:10SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Fri 20/222:55SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,597

Thu 5/321:40SYD - LGB

1 stop18h 29mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 14/308:00LGB - SYD

1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,513

Direct flights from Sydney to California
Explore direct flight options from Sydney to California based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 15 December 2025.

Tue 14/409:10SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways

Tue 12/523:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,423

Tue 20/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Wed 11/221:25LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,426

Mon 26/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Mon 9/223:00LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,430

Fri 6/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Mon 23/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 14/12$1,468

Sat 21/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Tue 17/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/12$1,469

Mon 9/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Tue 10/323:45LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways

Deal found 13/12$1,490

Thu 19/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 15/423:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,495

Mon 26/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/223:00LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,498

Tue 23/1212:10SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/120:15SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12$1,519

Thu 18/1212:10SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 26/120:15SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,520

Mon 2/214:00SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 18/222:55SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 20mUnited Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,522

Mon 22/1214:00SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,525

Last-minute flights from Sydney to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to California. Data last updated 15 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 22/1214:00SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/123:00SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,525

Tue 23/1212:10SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines

Tue 6/120:15SFO - SYD

Nonstop15h 05mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/12$1,519

Thu 22/121:40SYD - SAN

2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/218:45SAN - SYD

2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,355

Thu 22/121:40SYD - SAN

1 stop17h 43mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 4/217:00SAN - SYD

1 stop31h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,462

Thu 22/106:20SYD - LAS

2 stops35h 07mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/217:55LAS - SYD

1 stop20h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,511

Thu 22/121:40SYD - SAN

1 stop17h 43mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 5/217:00SAN - SYD

1 stop31h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,516

Mon 26/119:15SYD - LGB

2 stops43h 10mMultiple Airlines

Mon 9/208:32LGB - SYD

2 stops64h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$1,471

Tue 27/111:45SYD - LAS

2 stops24h 15mAir New Zealand

Tue 3/207:40LAS - SYD

2 stops39h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 12/12$1,351

Wed 28/121:40SYD - SJC

1 stop17h 08mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 4/207:00SJC - SYD

1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,309

Wed 28/121:40SYD - SJC

2 stops31h 08mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/218:02SJC - SYD

2 stops30h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,424

Wed 28/121:40SYD - SAN

1 stop17h 43mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/214:29SAN - SYD

1 stop34h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,507

Thu 29/121:40SYD - OAK

1 stop19h 30mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 3/207:00OAK - SYD

2 stops41h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 14/12$1,409

One-way flights from Sydney to California
Search for one-way flight options from Sydney to California. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 December 2025.

Mon 26/121:50SYD - LAX

2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12$684

Tue 3/209:55SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 13/12$742

Sun 1/213:55SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/12$757

Wed 4/321:50SYD - LAX

2 stops52h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$775

Mon 19/106:20SYD - LAX

2 stops26h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$790

Sun 18/106:20SYD - LAX

2 stops26h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$792

Tue 21/410:15SYD - LAX

2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 13/12$795

Thu 7/510:15SYD - LAX

2 stops50h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 14/12$796

Mon 19/109:55SYD - LAX

1 stop19h 45mAir New Zealand

Deal found 14/12$798

Thu 5/214:35SYD - SFO

2 stops24h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12$799

Thu 29/114:35SYD - LAX

2 stops26h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/12$799

Sun 15/206:00SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Deal found 11/12$801

Find flight deals from Sydney to California

Round-trip from	$1,136
One-way from	$684
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,593
Good round-trip deal	$1,381 or less
Good one-way deal	$995 or less

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2 total stops
44h 00m total
Sydney to California

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52h 45m total
Sydney to California

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($50 potential savings vs. average return price).

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 23/1

14:50-12:00

1 stop16h 10m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

22:35-12:35

1 stop19h 00m

$1,253

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/1

14:00-12:00

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

22:35-12:35

1 stop19h 00m

$1,253

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

14:00-12:00

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Tue 27/1

22:35-22:05

1 stop28h 30m

$1,253

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

06:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

Los Angeles

Thu 29/1

22:35-22:05

1 stop28h 30m

$1,253

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/1

14:00-12:00

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/1

22:35-22:05

1 stop28h 30m

$1,258

SydneyLas Vegas

SYD - LAS

SYDLAS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 27/1

11:45-17:00

2 stops24h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/2

07:40-18:05

2 stops39h 25m

$1,351

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 28/1

21:40-07:23

2 stops28h 43m

San Diego

Wed 4/2

18:45-19:45

2 stops30h 00m

$1,355

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

21:40-07:23

2 stops28h 43m

San Diego

Thu 5/2

18:45-19:45

2 stops30h 00m

$1,355

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/1

21:40-07:23

2 stops28h 43m

San Diego

Wed 4/2

18:45-19:45

2 stops30h 00m

$1,355

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

21:40-11:03

2 stops32h 23m

Oakland

Tue 3/2

07:00-19:45

2 stops41h 45m

$1,426

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to California

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

Estimated return price

Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $661). Flying from Sydney to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $915). 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?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sydney to California in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 18% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to California

The most flights from SYD to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia 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.

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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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

210 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

Check prices

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

552 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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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

428 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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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

946 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

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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

9,092 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.1

Very Good

210 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 17

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

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

Related info for your journey

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?
This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California was viewed by 14,631 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sydney to California?
There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to California in 17h. Fly via Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, or Hawaiian Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12052 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 ($435), Hawaiian Airlines ($560), and United Airlines ($616).
What are the most popular routes from Sydney to California?
The most popular route from Sydney to California is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Ontario.
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 KLM(82%), Delta(82%) or Aeromexico(82%), 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 $7,182 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $739 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $1,109.
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $661). Flying from Sydney to California in May is currently the most expensive (average of $915). 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 Sydney to California

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$672	Average$1,430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$714	Average$1,638	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$834	Average$1,074	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$939	Average$1,303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$955	Average$1,411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$971	Average$1,364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$994	Average$1,529	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$1,006	Average$1,268	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,024	Average$1,593	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,034	Average$1,553	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to CaliforniaExplore 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 15 December 2025.

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