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$324+ Cheap flights from California to Australia

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LAX — SYD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$699
(Delta)

One-way from

$350
(Flightnetwork)
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/1711:00 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 45mDelta
Sun 3/210:45 amBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 18mDelta
Deal found 1/19$699
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 2/1110:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop30h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 3/1111:35 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/20$700
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/1411:35 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Fri 3/212:00 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/20$709
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Thu 5/110:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Thu 5/812:55 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/19$713
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. 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.
Sat 2/2210:35 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/105:25 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$720
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/241:45 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/2210:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$722
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/209:00 amSFO - SYD
1 stop35h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/75:25 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop25h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$723
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/29:45 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop29h 05mFiji Airways
Thu 3/62:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/20$728
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1211:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/317:15 amBNE - LAX
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$761
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 3/193:30 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/303:45 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$806
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 1/218:00 amLAX - SYD
1 stop40h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 1/289:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop21h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/20$826
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 2/12:25 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop24h 15mAir Canada
Sat 2/1510:45 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 1/20$839

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 January 21, 2025.

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Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 2/17

11:00 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop14h 45m

Brisbane

Sun 3/2

10:45 am-6:03 am

Nonstop13h 18m

$699

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Tue 2/11

10:35 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop30h 00m

Brisbane

Tue 3/11

11:35 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$700

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Fri 3/14

11:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/20

6:15 am-12:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$709

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

10:45 pm-11:30 am

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 5/8

12:55 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop17h 55m

$713

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

10:35 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/10

5:25 pm-5:00 am

1 stop29h 35m

$720

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 2/24

1:45 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 3/22

10:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop16h 55m

$722

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

9:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop35h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 3/7

5:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop25h 34m

$723

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 3/2

9:45 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop29h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/6

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$728

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Wed 3/12

11:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop17h 45m

Brisbane

Mon 3/31

7:15 am-12:50 pm

2 stops22h 35m

$761

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

7:45 am-4:20 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Tue 3/25

1:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$801

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from California to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 21, 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Lufthansa and Air Canada 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

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,255 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.4
Very good
852 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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
1,449 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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
8.2
Very good
737 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very good
62 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.8

Entertainment

7.3

Crew

9.1

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 2

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 Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    This flight path from California to Australia was viewed by 67 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 $350. United Airlines flights start at $374 while deals on Lufthansa start at $393 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 $1,051). 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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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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$440Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$493Average$916FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$582Average$1,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$697Average$1,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$721Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
United AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air CanadaCheapest$768Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$791Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
WestJetCheapest$814Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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