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$274+ Cheap flights from California to Australia

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LAX — SYD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
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Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated February 20, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$679
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$274
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$899

Good round-trip deal

$873 or less

Good one-way deal

$445 or less
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From California to Australia
One-way flight from California to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($168 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($34 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from California to Australia
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This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2911:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Sat 5/3111:50 pmBNE - LAX
1 stop30h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$679
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/38:40 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/14:20 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$696
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2610:35 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Mon 3/102:00 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/19$698
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/2411:00 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 45mDelta
Sun 3/99:45 amBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 20mDelta
Deal found 2/20$701
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2310:35 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 3/91:45 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 2/20$716
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2910:41 amLAX - BNE
1 stop26h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/1410:45 amBNE - LAX
1 stop21h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$724
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/107:50 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/244:20 pmSYD - SFO
2 stops22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$738
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:20 amLAX - SYD
1 stop24h 55mANA
Tue 11/1112:25 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop24h 25mANA
Deal found 2/19$742
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/102:25 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop24h 15mAir Canada
Mon 3/179:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$755
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/272:25 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop24h 10mAir Canada
Tue 6/109:20 amSYD - LAX
1 stop22h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 2/18$757
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/202:30 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops27h 35mAir Canada
Wed 6/46:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops22h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 2/19$793
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2010:35 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/511:15 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$794

Find flights from California to Australia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Australia 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 3/29

11:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop17h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 5/31

11:50 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$679

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

8:40 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/1

4:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$696

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/26

10:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/10

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$698

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

11:00 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop14h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 3/9

9:45 am-5:05 am

Nonstop13h 20m

$701

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 2/23

10:35 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Melbourne

Sun 3/9

1:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop17h 05m

$716

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 3/29

10:41 am-6:30 am

1 stop26h 49m

Brisbane

Mon 4/14

10:45 am-3:07 pm

1 stop21h 22m

$724

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 4/10

7:50 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/24

4:20 pm-10:13 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$738

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

2:25 pm-7:40 am

1 stop24h 15m

Brisbane

Mon 3/17

9:40 am-11:10 am

1 stop18h 30m

$755

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/27

2:25 pm-8:35 am

1 stop24h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/10

9:20 am-3:02 pm

1 stop22h 42m

$757

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

2:30 pm-11:05 am

2 stops27h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 6/4

6:00 am-11:17 am

2 stops22h 17m

$793

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Travel insights for flights from California to Australia

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,051). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Australia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from California to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Australia. 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and ANA from California to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $365. United Airlines flights start at $369 while deals on American Airlines start at $401 one-way.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,051). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,643). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$440Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$493Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$541Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$697Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$721Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$737Average$1,071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$797Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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