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$343+ Cheap flights from Australia to California

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SYD — LAX
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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Tue 2/11
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Australia (AU0) to California (USCA). 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 30, 2025.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 30, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 10/202:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 11/210:45 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/30$617
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 5/154:20 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/178:40 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$654
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/311:20 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Sun 2/1610:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/30$664
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/19:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop26h 20mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 2/165:00 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop31h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 1/29$677
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Fri 2/2810:45 amBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 22mDelta
Fri 3/1410:50 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 55mDelta
Deal found 1/30$684
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 3/311:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop24h 19mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/234:10 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$697
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Fri 2/2810:00 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 25mQantas Airways
Sun 5/259:35 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 25mQantas Airways
Deal found 1/29$702
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/92:00 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Thu 3/1310:45 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/30$710
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/278:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop41h 20mAir China
Thu 3/610:00 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop46h 30mAir China
Deal found 1/30$712
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/128:15 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop41h 45mAir China
Thu 4/311:25 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop46h 10mAir China
Deal found 1/30$722
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/41:35 pmMEL - SFO
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 2/169:45 pmSFO - MEL
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/30$733
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/62:00 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 55mFiji Airways
Mon 10/2011:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/30$734

Find flights from Australia to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to California 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 30, 2025.

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BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 2/12

11:20 am-11:50 am

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Sun 2/16

10:35 pm-10:10 am

1 stop17h 35m

$626

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/12

2:00 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/19

11:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$628

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Tue 2/11

10:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop18h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

5:10 pm-7:00 am

1 stop20h 50m

$654

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/15

4:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop24h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/17

8:40 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop25h 00m

$654

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Fri 2/28

10:45 am-6:07 am

Nonstop13h 22m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/14

10:50 pm-6:45 am

Nonstop14h 55m

$686

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Tue 2/11

10:45 am-11:10 am

1 stop18h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/2

5:10 pm-11:05 am

2 stops24h 55m

$690

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Mon 3/31

10:45 am-10:39 am

1 stop16h 54m

Los Angeles

Fri 5/2

1:25 pm-6:30 am

1 stop24h 05m

$699

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 2/26

10:00 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop13h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/5

8:10 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop14h 50m

$702

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 2/27

8:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop41h 20m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

10:00 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop46h 30m

$712

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 2/12

8:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop41h 45m

Los Angeles

Thu 4/3

11:25 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop46h 10m

$722

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

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Travel insights for flights from Australia to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $246). Flying from Australia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 AU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 30, 2025.

When flying from Australia to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to California. 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 30, 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated January 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and EVA Air from Australia to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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
8.7
Very good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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
8.5
Very good
1,034 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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
1,236 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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
8.4
Very good
844 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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
1,445 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to California. 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 Australia to California flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to California was viewed by 54 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 Australia to California one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $343. Users have also found prices from $426 and $448 on Delta and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $246). Flying from Australia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). 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 Australia to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to California. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air CanadaCheapest$436Average$936FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$465Average$1,017FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$467Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$479Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$502Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$579Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$700Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$766Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$819Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air New ZealandCheapest$893Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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