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$433+ Cheap flights from California to Australia

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LAX — SYD
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$826
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$433
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$944

Good round-trip deal

$1,179 or less

Good one-way deal

$487 or less
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This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/110:10 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Tue 7/89:55 amSYD - LAX
1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 4/17$821
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/111:55 pmLAX - SYD
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/81:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$826
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/2711:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 8/1011:35 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$829
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/17$829
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/111:45 pmLAX - BNE
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/156:10 amBNE - LAX
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$841
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 8/281:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/17$846
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:50 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop41h 30mAir Canada
Wed 10/1510:20 amSYD - LAX
1 stop21h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 4/17$870
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Mon 10/1312:50 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop28h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 10/2211:15 amBNE - LAX
1 stop26h 30mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/17$880
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Tue 5/2011:55 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 5/2711:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 4/16$883
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1511:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop26h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/2212:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$893
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sat 9/65:15 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops26h 05mAir Canada
Tue 9/166:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops22h 13mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$894
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Sun 9/711:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop37h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 9/248:00 amMEL - LAX
1 stop29h 45mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 4/16$907

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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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 7/1

10:10 pm-8:45 am

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/8

9:55 am-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$821

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 6/1

11:55 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops29h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/8

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$826

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sun 7/27

11:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Sun 8/10

11:35 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$829

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

11:55 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops23h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 5/26

9:05 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops32h 50m

$847

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 5/14

11:55 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/23

6:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$859

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 5/29

8:50 pm-7:20 am

1 stop41h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/15

10:20 am-1:28 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$870

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 10/13

12:50 pm-9:55 am

1 stop28h 05m

Brisbane

Wed 10/22

11:15 am-8:45 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$880

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Tue 5/20

11:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 5/27

11:40 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$883

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 5/15

11:55 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 5/22

12:55 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 00m

$893

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Sat 9/6

5:15 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Melbourne

Tue 9/16

6:00 am-11:13 am

2 stops22h 13m

$894

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

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

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 $1,046). 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 April 17, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Korean Air 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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
8.8
Very good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,177 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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
1,064 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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
1,443 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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
844 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Overall

8.8

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

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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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    This flight path from California to Australia was viewed by 56 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $503. ANA flights start at $529 while deals on Cathay Pacific start at $546 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,046). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Australia. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$440Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$502Average$1,118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$697Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$721Average$1,297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$748Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$768Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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