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Cheap flights from California to Sydney from $745

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 25/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
3 Jun — 10 Jun1
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 29 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,379

One-way from

$745

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,483

Good round-trip deal

$1,366 or less

Good one-way deal

$790 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/6-19/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 50m total
  • California to Sydney
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 25/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 20m total
  • California to Sydney
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($385 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($83 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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Cheapest flights from California to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 May 2025.

Wed 11/622:55LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/613:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,379
Sun 27/722:10LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Sun 10/818:20SYD - LAX
1 stop35h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/5$1,382
Sat 13/923:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 4/1013:45SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/5$1,384
Wed 8/1012:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 23/1011:10SYD - LAX
1 stop27h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,405
Tue 12/818:50LAX - SYD
2 stops31h 25mANA
Wed 29/1012:25SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 25mANA
Deal found 28/5$1,415
Sat 28/617:45SAN - SYD
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/716:20SYD - SAN
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,436
Wed 27/823:05LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways
Sun 7/909:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 27/5$1,439
Sun 14/922:05SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 40mAir New Zealand
Tue 30/910:50SYD - SFO
1 stop18h 00mAir New Zealand
Deal found 28/5$1,446
Sun 5/1023:25SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sun 12/1014:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/5$1,449
Sun 27/722:55SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 27/816:20SYD - SFO
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/5$1,455
Thu 5/613:39LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 16mUnited Airlines
Wed 18/609:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,460
Sat 1/1123:25SFO - SYD
1 stop40h 20mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 13/1111:35SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 28/5$1,472

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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Sydney 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 29 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Sydney that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 11/6

22:55-07:05

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 19/6

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,379

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 27/7

22:10-08:45

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/8

18:20-12:45

1 stop35h 25m

$1,382

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 13/9

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 4/10

13:45-12:55

1 stop16h 10m

$1,384

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 8/10

12:50-09:00

1 stop26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/10

11:10-20:40

1 stop27h 30m

$1,405

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 12/8

18:50-19:15

2 stops31h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/10

12:25-18:50

1 stop24h 25m

$1,415

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Sat 28/6

17:45-14:40

1 stop27h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 27/7

16:20-07:00

1 stop31h 40m

$1,436

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

23:05-07:05

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,439

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

22:05-08:45

1 stop17h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 30/9

10:50-11:50

1 stop18h 00m

$1,446

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

23:25-12:45

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/10

14:15-13:25

1 stop17h 10m

$1,449

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 27/7

22:55-11:45

1 stop19h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 27/8

16:20-22:40

2 stops23h 20m

$1,455

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sydney

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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 29 May 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Sydney

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Sydney. 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 29 May 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 29 May 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
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Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Korean Air
8.4
Very Good
1,080 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very Good
1,481 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
734 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
ANA
8.3
Very Good
878 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
64 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.0

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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 California to Sydney. 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 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 469 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 $745 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $755 and ANA from $762 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(78%), Alaska Airlines(78%) or Qantas Airways(78%), 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 $715. On average you can expect to pay $3,507. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,087.

  • 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 29 May 2025.
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$887Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,090Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,765FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,193Average$1,676FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,231Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,326Average$1,552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,386Average$1,797FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,453Average$1,886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,549Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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