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Cheap flights from Sydney to California from $577

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
16 lug — 23 lug1
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 11 luglio 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,102

One-way from

$579

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,389

Good round-trip deal

$1,273 or less

Good one-way deal

$746 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 1/8-14/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 45m total
  • Sydney to California
22/8
  • 22/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 25m total
  • Sydney to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($309 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($78 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 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 11 luglio 2025.

ven 1/809:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
gio 14/819:50LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,102
mer 13/816:20SYD - LAX
1 stop22h 55mMultiple Airlines
mar 2/915:40LAX - SYD
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,114
dom 10/809:20SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 59mAir Canada
sab 16/820:40LAX - SYD
1 stop41h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 10/7$1,121
ven 29/813:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
dom 7/923:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 10/7$1,123
ven 1/809:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
gio 14/823:05LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,137
gio 24/709:55SYD - LAX
1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand
dom 27/722:10LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 9/7$1,146
lun 22/909:10SYD - SNA
2 stops23h 35mAmerican Airlines
dom 12/1011:38SNA - SYD
2 stops26h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,150
gio 7/817:45SYD - SJC
2 stops21h 40mAmerican Airlines
gio 28/813:09SJC - SYD
1 stop24h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/7$1,172
ven 1/810:20SYD - SNA
1 stop17h 48mUnited Airlines
gio 14/818:13SNA - SYD
1 stop19h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,223
lun 28/708:45SYD - SFO
1 stop21h 05mAir New Zealand
dom 3/822:05SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 10/7$1,239
mar 21/1010:20SYD - SFO
2 stops25h 21mAir Canada
mar 4/1108:40SFO - SYD
2 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 10/7$1,248
ven 15/816:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
mar 2/909:33SFO - SYD
1 stop36h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/7$1,255

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Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 1/8

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

gio 14/8

19:50-06:55

1 stop18h 05m

$1,102

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mer 13/8

16:20-22:15

1 stop22h 55m

Los Angeles

mar 2/9

15:40-14:40

2 stops30h 00m

$1,114

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom 10/8

09:20-11:19

1 stop18h 59m

Los Angeles

sab 16/8

20:40-07:20

1 stop41h 40m

$1,121

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 29/8

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

lun 8/9

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,123

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 1/8

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

gio 14/8

23:05-07:05

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,137

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 24/7

09:55-13:20

1 stop20h 25m

Los Angeles

dom 27/7

22:10-10:35

1 stop19h 25m

$1,146

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 22/9

09:10-15:45

2 stops23h 35m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

dom 12/10

11:38-08:05

2 stops26h 27m

$1,150

SydneySan Jose

SYD - SJC

SYDSJC

Sydney Kingsford Smith

gio 7/8

17:45-22:25

2 stops21h 40m

San Jose

gio 28/8

13:09-06:55

1 stop24h 46m

$1,172

SydneySanta Ana

SYD - SNA

SYDSNA

Sydney Kingsford Smith

ven 1/8

10:20-11:08

1 stop17h 48m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

gio 14/8

18:13-06:55

1 stop19h 42m

$1,223

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun 28/7

08:45-12:50

1 stop21h 05m

San Francisco

dom 3/8

22:05-10:35

1 stop19h 30m

$1,239

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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 $790). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,263). 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 11 luglio 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 11 luglio 2025.

The most flights from SYD to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 11 luglio 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA, andJapan Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
8.4
Very Good

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • 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?

  • 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 ($631), Air Canada ($670), and Qantas Airways ($695).

  • 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 KLM(80%), Air France(80%) or Delta(80%), 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 $6,856 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $647 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $1,108.

  • 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 $790). Flying from Sydney to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,263). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$682Average$1,518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$724Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$788Average$1,434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$885Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,032Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,036Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,064Average$1,529FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,067Average$1,615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,082Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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