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$304+ Cheap flights from California to Australia

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LAX — SYD
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

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 November 21, 2024.

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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 11/2010:35 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 12/46:00 amSYD - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/20$889
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Sun 12/84:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop21h 40mAir Canada
Thu 12/124:00 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop19h 01mAir Canada
Deal found 11/21$903
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/27:10 amSFO - SYD
1 stop17h 35mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 12/139:40 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/21$904
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Sun 11/248:51 pmSFO - SYD
2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/75:25 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$905
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/285:05 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop31h 40mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/59:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop19h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$906
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/310:12 amSFO - SYD
1 stop38h 33mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/109:40 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop21h 19mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$913
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/207:00 amLAX - SYD
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 12/79:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop18h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$929
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/410:05 amONT - SYD
1 stop38h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 12/79:40 pmSYD - ONT
1 stop19h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/20$936
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Wed 11/2010:40 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/2711:15 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$937
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 11/252:05 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/67:05 amSYD - LAX
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/21$941
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Mon 12/910:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Wed 12/2511:20 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/20$943
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 11/2010:40 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/311:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$953

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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OntarioSydney

ONT - SYD

ONTSYD

Ontario

Sun 2/9

6:45 am-7:45 pm

2 stops42h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/24

5:25 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$789

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 1/25

10:35 pm-10:20 am

1 stop17h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 2/5

11:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

$794

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 2/3

10:55 pm-7:45 am

Nonstop14h 50m

Brisbane

Fri 2/28

10:45 am-6:10 am

Nonstop13h 25m

$806

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 1/25

5:10 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops29h 45m

Brisbane

Mon 2/3

10:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop18h 25m

$847

OntarioSydney

ONT - SYD

ONTSYD

Ontario

Tue 2/25

9:45 am-7:45 pm

1 stop39h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/18

9:40 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$855

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

1:48 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 42m

Brisbane

Sat 2/8

11:40 am-10:38 am

1 stop16h 58m

$856

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 1/22

7:00 am-5:20 pm

2 stops39h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/7

5:25 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop22h 45m

$882

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

2:05 pm-8:20 am

1 stop24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/7

6:00 am-11:10 am

2 stops22h 10m

$883

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/13

7:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/27

9:40 pm-5:45 am

1 stop26h 05m

$884

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 4/10

11:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/24

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$889

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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 $1,062). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.

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 November 21, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and American Airlines 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
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

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
8.7
Very good
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

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.

Korean Air
8.5
Very good
1,025 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

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
1,308 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

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
833 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

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
1,460 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
68 reviews

Boarding

8.5

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.7

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 75 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 Air Canada, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $389. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $392 while deals on Delta start at $449 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 $1,062). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,318). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$76Average$108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$440Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$493Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$675Average$1,094FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$698Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$721Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
United AirlinesCheapest$745Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$759Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
WestJetCheapest$779Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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