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Cheap flights from Sydney to California from $535

SYD — LAX
11 Nov — 18 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to California

Tue 10/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 24/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 8/10$975
Thu 12/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 15/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 7/10$992
Sat 24/1014:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sat 31/1023:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 7/10$993
Sat 7/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sat 14/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 8/10$995
Sun 8/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 15/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 11/10$999
Sat 24/1014:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Sun 25/1023:35 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 7/10$1,005
Tue 3/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Mon 16/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 20m
Deal found 7/10$1,006
Wed 21/1014:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Wed 25/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 30m
Deal found 11/10$1,008
Mon 12/1010:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Sun 25/1023:45 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 9/10$1,016
Thu 15/1010:10 -
Nonstop13h 55m
Wed 28/1023:45 -
Nonstop15h 15m
Deal found 11/10$1,018
Fri 13/1114:55 -
1 stop16h 30m
Fri 25/1222:05 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 8/10$1,086
Fri 13/1106:00 -
1 stop25h 25m
Wed 30/1221:50 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 8/10$1,094

Find flight deals from Sydney to California

Round-trip from

$970

One-way from

$535

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,131

Good round-trip deal

$1,165 or less

Good one-way deal

$661 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 25/1-22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Sydney to California
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/10-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Sydney to California
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($138 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($46 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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Price to beat on a round-trip 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 9/11

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$603

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/11

10:40-05:35

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$604

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/10

11:20-15:29

1 stop22h 09m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$614

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 18/11

11:50-22:55

1 stop30h 05m

Los Angeles

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$614

SydneyBurbank

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BUR Hollywood Burbank

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/3

09:40-16:18

2 stops24h 38m

Hollywood Burbank

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$636

SydneySanta Ana

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/3

09:40-18:08

2 stops26h 28m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$661

SydneySanta Ana

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/3

09:40-21:55

2 stops30h 15m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$668

SydneySanta Ana

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SNA Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/3

11:50-12:01

1 stop18h 11m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$676

SydneyBurbank

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BUR Hollywood Burbank

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/3

11:50-13:58

1 stop20h 08m

Hollywood Burbank

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$676

SydneyBurbank

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - BUR Hollywood Burbank

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 15/3

10:20-13:58

2 stops21h 38m

Hollywood Burbank

Wed 31/12

00:00-18:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$676

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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 $1,109). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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 24% 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 (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Sydney to California flights typically cost between $1,011 and $1,298 in January.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $970 on Fiji Airways (25 Jan–22 Feb).

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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.
Virgin Australia
7.6
Good
479 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,109 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,350 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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.
American Airlines
7.0
Good
12,150 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very Good
259 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Food

7.5

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?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California was viewed by 7,149 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 15m. Fly via United Airlines, Air Canada, or Delta 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 ($406), Hawaiian Airlines ($563), and United Airlines ($588).

  • 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 - Ontario or Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco.

  • 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(75%), Air France(75%) or Delta(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 $2,213 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $599 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $826.

  • 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 $1,109). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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

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FrontierCheapest$93Average$152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$186Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$702Average$1,282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$741Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$789Average$1,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$815Average$1,500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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American AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$929Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$949Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$996Average$1,526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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