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Cheap flights from California to Queensland from $498

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 14/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BNE
27 Apr — 4 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Queensland

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Cheapest flights from California to Queensland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Queensland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 28 March 2026.

Tue 28/723:55
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Mon 10/812:30
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$965
Thu 6/823:55
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Mon 31/812:30
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$981
Tue 21/723:55
LAX
-
OOL
1 stop18h 35m
Fiji Airways
Mon 24/812:30
OOL
-
LAX
1 stop17h 35m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$984
Mon 27/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 10/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 25/3$999
Fri 8/523:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Fri 15/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,013
Sun 10/523:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 17/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,018
Sun 17/523:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 30/523:50
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop30h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 26/3$1,019
Fri 31/723:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sun 16/811:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,026
Wed 22/423:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Wed 6/511:35
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 30m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,029
Sat 29/823:55
LAX
-
CNS
1 stop18h 45m
Fiji Airways
Sat 12/912:40
CNS
-
LAX
1 stop17h 25m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,031
Wed 26/823:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Sat 31/1011:50
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,031
Sun 17/523:55
LAX
-
BNE
1 stop17h 40m
Fiji Airways
Thu 28/511:55
BNE
-
LAX
1 stop18h 10m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 24/3$1,032

Find flight deals from California to Queensland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Queensland flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2026.

Round-trip from

$965

One-way from

$498

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,170

Good round-trip deal

$1,202 or less

Good one-way deal

$989 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 28/7-10/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 10m total
  • California to Queensland
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 14/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 17h 45m total
  • California to Queensland
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($85 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Queensland that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2026.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 22/8

23:55-10:40

1 stop17h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 26/8

11:35-13:05

1 stop18h 30m

$1,215

San FranciscoBrisbane

SFO - BNE

SFOBNE

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

22:35-10:35

1 stop19h 00m

Brisbane

Wed 13/5

11:35-13:55

1 stop19h 20m

$1,299

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Wed 17/6

12:30-11:30

2 stops30h 00m

Brisbane

Thu 9/7

10:15-11:53

1 stop18h 38m

$1,437

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 27/5

17:05-18:25

2 stops32h 20m

Cairns

Sun 31/5

06:00-11:19

2 stops22h 19m

$1,619

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 12/8

23:55-15:15

2 stops22h 20m

Brisbane

Sat 29/8

23:50-13:05

1 stop30h 15m

$1,645

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Fri 15/5

16:55-07:05

1 stop21h 10m

Brisbane

Sat 30/5

19:25-11:50

2 stops33h 25m

$1,648

San DiegoBrisbane

SAN - BNE

SANBNE

San Diego

Sun 24/5

12:30-07:05

1 stop25h 35m

Brisbane

Thu 28/5

09:05-20:50

2 stops52h 45m

$1,690

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 29/8

23:55-19:30

2 stops26h 35m

Cairns

Sat 12/9

12:40-13:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,722

Los AngelesCairns

LAX - CNS

LAXCNS

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 11/4

23:55-11:40

1 stop18h 45m

Cairns

Sat 25/4

09:25-13:05

2 stops44h 40m

$1,734

OaklandBrisbane

OAK - BNE

OAKBNE

Oakland

Sat 8/8

08:25-23:25

2 stops22h 00m

Brisbane

Sun 16/8

08:15-20:25

2 stops29h 10m

$1,742

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Best time to book a flight from California to Queensland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Queensland from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Queensland

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from California to Queensland?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Queensland (average of $321). Flying from California to Queensland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,150). 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 CA to QLD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Queensland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 28 March 2026.

When flying from California to Queensland, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Queensland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Queensland. 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 Queensland. Reviews last updated 28 March 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from California to Queensland, such as Fiji Airways,Air New Zealand, andQantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
237 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
237 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
237 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very Good
621 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
237 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,013 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
237 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,499 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
237 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 19
8.0
Excellent

Paul,Mar 2026

YVR - NAN

Flown with Fiji Airways before they have always been good. The crew are very friendly and attentive. The seats in economy are in the small side but good. Another happy flight with them.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How popular is this California to Queensland flight route?

    Flights from California to Queensland have been viewed 60 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Queensland?

    Fiji Airways, Air Canada, and Qantas Airways can get you from California to Queensland in just under 17h 45m. Your travel time can differ by up to 12h 15m. The distance between California and Queensland is about 11526 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Queensland one-way?

    $319 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Philippine Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $576 and $587, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Queensland that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on California to Queensland flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from California to Queensland?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from California to Queensland.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from California to Queensland?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Queensland 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 California to Queensland?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Queensland (average of $321). Flying from California to Queensland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,150). 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 4 airlines flying from California to Queensland

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from California to Queensland. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$566Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,149Average$1,790FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,207Average$1,528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,343Average$1,463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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