How popular is this Sydney to California flight route?

This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California was viewed by 14,215 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 08m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11961 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 ($430), Hawaiian Airlines ($555), and United Airlines ($608). 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 $7,350 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $953 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $1,045.

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 Air France(94%), KLM(93%) or Delta(93%), 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.

$694+ 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 $1,096 and $1,764 in January. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,045 on Fiji Airways (26 Jan-30 Jan). Find deals

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to California

Round-trip from	$1,045
One-way from	$694
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$1,278
Good round-trip deal	$1,362 or less
Good one-way deal	$1,115 or less

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2 total stops
36h 00m total
Sydney to California

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Air New Zealand
4/2
1 total stop
16h 20m total
Sydney to California

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($47 potential savings vs. average return price).

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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 7 January 2026.

Mon 26/106:00SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 00mFiji Airways

Fri 30/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,045

Thu 19/214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Mon 23/323:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,046

Thu 22/111:45SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 4/220:10LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/1$1,097

Thu 22/106:00SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 00mFiji Airways

Wed 4/222:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,098

Wed 21/111:45SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/321:10LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,100

Fri 22/513:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Tue 9/623:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,101

Sat 15/813:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Tue 25/823:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,103

Mon 2/314:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Mon 2/322:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/1$1,110

Mon 2/314:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Sat 7/322:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,113

Tue 20/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Fri 23/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,119

Fri 6/209:55SYD - SFO

1 stop20h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/219:50SFO - SYD

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,162

Sat 2/519:20SYD - SFO

1 stop34h 35mAir New Zealand

Sun 31/522:05SFO - SYD

1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/1$1,213

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 7 January 2026.

Fri 27/206:00SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Wed 18/323:05SFO - SYD

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,164

Fri 20/311:45SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 2/421:10LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,180

Thu 29/121:40SYD - OAK

1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/211:43OAK - SYD

2 stops37h 02mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,323

Fri 6/221:40SYD - SJC

1 stop17h 08mAlaska Airlines

Thu 19/207:00SJC - SYD

1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,351

Thu 26/214:15SYD - SFO

2 stops23h 04mDelta

Tue 17/318:28SFO - SYD

1 stop17h 37mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,353

Fri 16/110:40SYD - SJC

2 stops24h 34mKLM

Sun 1/215:40SJC - SYD

1 stop20h 10mKLM

Deal found 5/1$1,399

Thu 22/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/212:44LAX - SYD

1 stop25h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1$1,403

Thu 29/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Sun 8/223:00LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,403

Fri 6/221:40SYD - SJC

1 stop17h 08mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 21/207:00SJC - SYD

1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,409

Thu 22/112:10SYD - SNA

1 stop21h 40mLufthansa

Wed 4/218:25SNA - SYD

1 stop19h 50mLufthansa

Deal found 4/1$1,593

Thu 19/211:20SYD - PSP

1 stop19h 20mAir Canada

Thu 26/212:25PSP - SYD

1 stop26h 10mAir Canada

Deal found 5/1$1,614

Fri 13/311:20SYD - SJC

2 stops25h 25mAmerican Airlines

Tue 17/306:00SJC - SYD

2 stops33h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1$2,282

Wed 25/214:00SYD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Sun 22/323:05SFO - SYD

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,164

Fri 27/206:00SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Sun 22/323:05SFO - SYD

1 stop29h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,164

Sat 14/213:55SYD - LAS

2 stops23h 05mAir New Zealand

Sat 21/213:35LAS - SYD

2 stops24h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,338

Thu 29/121:40SYD - SFO

1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/214:58SFO - SYD

2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,342

Wed 25/210:40SYD - SFO

1 stop18h 22mDelta

Sat 21/320:55SFO - SYD

1 stop39h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,353

Mon 9/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 10/320:05LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/1$1,406

Sun 8/221:40SYD - SAN

1 stop37h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 24/217:00SAN - SYD

1 stop31h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,442

Fri 6/211:45SYD - SAN

2 stops27h 09mAir New Zealand

Sun 15/211:05SAN - SYD

2 stops26h 40mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,348

Fri 27/221:40SYD - SFO

1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines

Tue 17/318:35SFO - SYD

1 stop31h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,353

Tue 24/210:40SYD - SFO

1 stop18h 22mDelta

Sun 22/318:28SFO - SYD

1 stop18h 57mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,353

Thu 23/406:00SYD - LAX

1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways

Wed 3/623:55LAX - SYD

1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,249

Tue 27/121:40SYD - SJC

1 stop17h 08mAlaska Airlines

Fri 30/107:00SJC - SYD

1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,585

Tue 20/121:40SYD - SAN

1 stop28h 16mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 24/217:00SAN - SYD

1 stop31h 45mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,466

Tue 24/210:40SYD - SFO

1 stop18h 22mDelta

Wed 18/313:25SFO - SYD

2 stops24h 00mDelta

Deal found 6/1$1,353

Sun 8/221:40SYD - SAN

1 stop17h 43mMultiple Airlines

Tue 24/219:22SAN - SYD

2 stops29h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,370

Thu 23/413:15SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways

Sat 30/523:55LAX - SYD

1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,249

Thu 19/211:45SYD - SAN

2 stops24h 44mAir New Zealand

Sun 22/211:05SAN - SYD

2 stops28h 25mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/1$1,402

Wed 25/213:00SYD - LAS

2 stops54h 04mAir Canada

Wed 4/306:15LAS - SYD

2 stops55h 55mAir Canada

Deal found 4/1$1,698

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 7 January 2026.

Thu 19/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Mon 23/323:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,275

Thu 22/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Wed 4/223:00LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,316

Wed 21/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Thu 19/323:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,318

Tue 17/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Fri 29/523:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/1$1,320

Sun 18/117:45SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Sun 25/121:25LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 4/1$1,324

Fri 13/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Fri 27/323:20LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 45mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,362

Sat 24/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 31/123:00LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,363

Fri 20/217:45SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Sat 7/322:50LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,365

Thu 22/111:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 4/223:00LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 5/1$1,376

Wed 18/311:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Wed 15/423:10LAX - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,378

Wed 4/211:20SYD - LAX

Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways

Wed 11/223:00LAX - SYD

Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,379

Tue 17/221:25SYD - SFO

Nonstop13h 30mQantas Airways

Tue 29/922:30SFO - SYD

Nonstop14h 55mQantas Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,463

Last-minute flights from Sydney to California
Discover last-minute flight deals from Sydney to California. Data last updated 7 January 2026 and is based on user searches.

Tue 20/114:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Fri 23/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,119

Wed 21/111:45SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/321:10LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,100

Thu 22/111:45SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Wed 4/220:10LAX - SYD

1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/1$1,097

Thu 22/106:00SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 00mFiji Airways

Wed 4/222:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,098

Mon 26/106:00SYD - LAX

1 stop25h 00mFiji Airways

Fri 30/122:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 5/1$1,045

Sun 1/214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Sun 8/222:35LAX - SYD

1 stop28h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/1$1,140

Tue 3/214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Tue 10/222:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 4/1$1,137

Wed 4/214:00SYD - SFO

1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways

Wed 11/222:05SFO - SYD

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,244

Fri 6/209:55SYD - SFO

1 stop20h 10mAir New Zealand

Thu 19/219:50SFO - SYD

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$1,162

Thu 19/214:00SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways

Mon 23/323:35LAX - SYD

1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,046

Fri 27/206:00SYD - SFO

1 stop25h 25mFiji Airways

Wed 18/323:05SFO - SYD

1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways

Deal found 6/1$1,164

Fri 27/221:40SYD - SFO

2 stops28h 24mMultiple Airlines

Mon 16/307:07SFO - SYD

2 stops18h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/1$1,317

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 7 January 2026.

Wed 4/213:55SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 5/1$694

Wed 4/211:45SYD - SFO

1 stop18h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$696

Sun 8/211:45SYD - LAX

1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$696

Mon 9/321:50SYD - SFO

2 stops58h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1$708

Wed 27/511:55SYD - SFO

1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$727

Wed 14/120:40SYD - LAX

2 stops53h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1$731

Wed 21/113:55SYD - LAX

1 stop16h 20mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$734

Thu 15/121:25SYD - LAX

2 stops53h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 5/1$736

Mon 19/111:45SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 4/1$739

Fri 20/309:55SYD - SFO

1 stop20h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$742

Sun 8/213:55SYD - SFO

1 stop16h 10mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$743

Sat 7/211:45SYD - LAX

1 stop17h 55mAir New Zealand

Deal found 6/1$743

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

06:00-12:25

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 18/3

23:05-12:35

1 stop19h 30m

$1,164

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 25/2

14:00-12:25

1 stop17h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:05-12:35

1 stop19h 30m

$1,164

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/2

06:00-12:25

1 stop25h 25m

San Francisco

Sun 22/3

23:05-22:05

1 stop29h 00m

$1,164

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/3

11:45-12:15

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Thu 2/4

21:10-10:40

1 stop19h 30m

$1,180

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

06:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,249

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/4

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 30/5

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

$1,249

SydneyOakland

SYD - OAK

SYDOAK

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

21:40-22:10

1 stop19h 30m

Oakland

Tue 3/2

11:43-19:45

2 stops37h 02m

$1,323

SydneyLas Vegas

SYD - LAS

SYDLAS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 14/2

13:55-18:00

2 stops23h 05m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 21/2

13:35-08:45

2 stops24h 10m

$1,338

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 29/1

21:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 5/2

14:58-19:45

2 stops33h 47m

$1,342

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 6/2

11:45-19:54

2 stops27h 09m

San Diego

Sun 15/2

11:05-08:45

2 stops26h 40m

$1,348

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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

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $654). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $972). 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 13% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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. Saturday at midday 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 (22 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (17 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

8.0

Very Good

216 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

8.0

Very Good

216 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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

565 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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

430 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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

967 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,138 reviews

Fiji Airways

8.0

Very Good

216 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 14,215 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 08m. Fly via Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 11961 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 ($430), Hawaiian Airlines ($555), and United Airlines ($608).
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 Air France(94%), KLM(93%) or Delta(93%), 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 $7,350 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $953 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $1,045.
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?
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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 $654). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $972). 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$665	Average$1,426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$707	Average$1,584	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$829	Average$1,067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$906	Average$1,303	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$944	Average$1,396	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$961	Average$1,314	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$982	Average$1,508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air New Zealand	Cheapest$999	Average$1,262	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search Air New Zealand flights
Air China	Cheapest$1,013	Average$1,576	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air China flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,022	Average$1,518	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

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