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Cheap flights from California to Sydney

LAX — SYD
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 26 August 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,176

One-way from

$624

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,434

Good round-trip deal

$1,540 or less

Good one-way deal

$805 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/10-27/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 30m total
  • California to Sydney
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Philippine Airlines
  • Philippine Airlines
  • 8/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 05m total
  • California to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($364 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($79 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Sydney

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from California to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 26 August 2025.

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney from California?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from California to Sydney.

  • How popular is this California to Sydney flight route?

    Flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 377 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Sydney?

    Departing from California to Sydney will take you 18h 45m. 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 California to Sydney one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $667 on Philippine Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $695 and American Airlines from $746 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from California to Sydney?

    The most popular flight routes from California to Sydney are Los Angeles - Sydney Kingsford Smith, San Francisco - Sydney Kingsford Smith and Ontario - Sydney Kingsford Smith.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from California to Sydney?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Sydney consider choosing American Airlines(69%), Alaska Airlines(69%) or Qantas Airways(69%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Sydney?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Sydney is $737. On average you can expect to pay $2,784. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,156.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from California to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Sydney

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from California to Sydney. 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 26 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,091Average$1,423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,122Average$1,729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,231Average$1,854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,251Average$1,482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,280Average$1,587FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,306Average$1,520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,440Average$1,869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,535Average$1,695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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