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Cheap flights from California to Sydney from $608

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
25 Jan — 1 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 26 December 2025.

Sun 28/1222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 13/117:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/12$1,181
Mon 29/1222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 14/111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$1,211
Fri 26/1222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 13/117:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/12$1,212
Sat 27/1222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 30/1217:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$1,224
Wed 31/1222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 21/117:50SYD - LAX
1 stop32h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 24/12$1,228
Wed 31/1222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 17/117:50SYD - LAX
1 stop32h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$1,231
Fri 26/1222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Sun 25/119:15SYD - LAX
1 stop30h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$1,237
Wed 31/1222:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 14/117:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 25/12$1,240
Mon 29/1212:50LAX - SYD
1 stop25h 45mAir Canada
Tue 27/111:20SYD - LAX
1 stop21h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 24/12$1,245
Sun 28/1218:39ONT - SYD
1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 13/112:10SYD - ONT
1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/12$1,439
Sun 28/1218:39ONT - SYD
1 stop19h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/112:10SYD - ONT
1 stop18h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 26/12$1,440
Thu 25/1206:04ONT - SYD
1 stop29h 56mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1212:10SYD - ONT
1 stop16h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/12$1,455

Find 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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,163

One-way from

$608

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,856

Good round-trip deal

$1,180 or less

Good one-way deal

$621 or less
Qantas Airways
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  • 17/1-25/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 52h 10m total
  • California to Sydney
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  • 22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 15h 10m total
  • California to Sydney
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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 26 December 2025.
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Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

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Los Angeles

Sat 21/3

23:35-22:05

1 stop28h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/4

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,249

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 21/1

22:30-08:30

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

10:40-05:40

Nonstop14h 00m

$1,279

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

20:50-06:50

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

10:40-05:40

Nonstop14h 00m

$1,279

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

22:55-09:05

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/6

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,281

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/2

22:55-09:05

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,281

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 1/2

22:55-09:05

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,281

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 10/2

22:55-09:05

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,281

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/2

22:55-09:05

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 15/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

$1,281

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 15/3

22:15-07:25

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 28/3

13:15-09:00

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,284

Las VegasSydney

LAS - SYD

LASSYD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 22/2

16:45-16:40

2 stops28h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/3

07:45-15:59

2 stops27h 14m

$1,351

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sydney (average of $490). Flying from California to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,187). 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 December 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Sydney in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 15% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 26 December 2025.

The most flights from USCA to SYD are scheduled on a Tuesday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

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 327 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from California to Sydney?

    Departing from California to Sydney will take you 15h. 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 $413 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Fiji Airways from $502 and Philippine Airlines from $546 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 KLM(61%), American Airlines(56%) or Alaska Airlines(56%), 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 $604. On average you can expect to pay $2,770. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $1,048.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sydney (average of $490). Flying from California to Sydney in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,187). 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 8 airlines flying from California to Sydney

Discover the top 8 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 December 2025.
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$851Average$1,911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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DeltaCheapest$893Average$1,524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,044Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,172Average$1,722FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,172Average$1,432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,208Average$1,736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,264Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,310Average$1,534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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