Cheap flights from Sydney to California from $550

SYD — LAX
9 Dec — 16 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to California

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to California

Sun 8/1121:40 -
2 stops19h 33m
Tue 24/1108:20 -
1 stop40h 25m
Deal found 4/11$1,029
Wed 11/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 2/1222:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/11$1,058
Mon 9/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Mon 23/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/11$1,067
Thu 12/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Wed 2/1222:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 5/11$1,076
Thu 12/1121:40 -
2 stops19h 33m
Tue 24/1110:15 -
1 stop38h 30m
Deal found 7/11$1,127
Thu 12/1121:40 -
2 stops19h 33m
Mon 23/1107:00 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 6/11$1,128
Tue 10/1121:40 -
1 stop17h 44m
Wed 25/1107:00 -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 5/11$1,141
Mon 9/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 22/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 7/11$1,156
Sun 15/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 22/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 7/11$1,167
Wed 2/1211:50 -
Nonstop13h 35m
Wed 2/1208:45 -
1 stop29h 20m
Deal found 9/11$1,246
Mon 23/1110:40 -
2 stops30h 17m
Mon 7/1207:00 -
2 stops30h 30m
Deal found 7/11$1,298
Wed 11/1111:10 -
1 stop28h 17m
Wed 18/1120:45 -
Nonstop14h 40m
Deal found 8/11$1,347

Find flight deals from Sydney to California

Round-trip from

$1,039

One-way from

$550

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,150

Good round-trip deal

$1,135 or less

Good one-way deal

$629 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/4-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • Sydney to California
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/2-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 40m total
  • Sydney to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($166 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($55 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/11

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$729

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/11

11:50-00:21

1 stop31h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$740

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

11:50-10:21

1 stop17h 31m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$744

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 18/1

13:20-17:59

1 stop23h 39m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$744

SydneyOntario

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ONT Ontario

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/12

11:50-17:36

1 stop24h 46m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$766

SydneyOntario

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ONT Ontario

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/2

09:20-21:17

2 stops30h 57m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$774

SydneyOntario

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ONT Ontario

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/12

09:15-21:59

1 stop31h 44m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$790

SydneyOntario

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ONT Ontario

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/2

11:50-20:01

1 stop27h 11m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$790

SydneyOntario

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - ONT Ontario

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/2

11:50-21:17

2 stops28h 27m

Ontario

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$790

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/11

10:40-05:35

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$804

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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.
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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 $1,133). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). 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 afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 23% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

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 Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Sydney to California flights typically cost between $1,019 and $1,329 in April.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $1,039 on Fiji Airways (20 Apr–9 May).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to California?

Booking 84 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to California. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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 Wednesday afternoons 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Fiji Airways,Virgin Australia, 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.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,July 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

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?

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to California?

    There are many flights that can get you from Sydney to California in 13h 45m. Fly via United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Air Canada 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 ($413), Hawaiian Airlines ($573), and Virgin Australia ($598).

  • 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 Delta(75%), Aeromexico(75%) or Virgin Atlantic(75%), 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 $2,142 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $611 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $868.

  • 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 $1,133). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,699). 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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FrontierCheapest$95Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$190Average$951FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$228Average$1,370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$754Average$1,717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$795Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$921Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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American AirlinesCheapest$924Average$1,300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$942Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$965Average$1,465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,010Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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