HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
California

$338+ Cheap flights from Australia to California

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
mar. 19 — mar. 261
mié. 3/19
mié. 3/26
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from Australia to California with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from Australia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to California flight deals. Data was last updated marzo 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$652
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$338
(BYOjet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$768

Good round-trip deal

$745 or less

Good one-way deal

$468 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Los Angeles flight deals.
Search Deals
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sydney Kingsford Smith-Los Angeles flights.
Search Deals
From Australia to California
Search Deals
One-way flight from Australia to California
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($144 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Search Deals
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to California.
Search Deals
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to California.
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Australia to California

Cheapest flights from Australia to California
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 marzo 14, 2025.

This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 10/3111:35 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
lun. 11/1710:45 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/13$627
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
vie. 8/156:00 amSYD - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
mié. 9/311:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/12$640
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 9/1111:50 pmBNE - LAX
1 stop30h 05mMultiple Airlines
vie. 9/1211:55 pmLAX - BNE
2 stops23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$688
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
lun. 5/1210:20 amSYD - LAX
2 stops19h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/1611:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13$694
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
sáb. 3/2210:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop37h 53mUnited Airlines
mié. 4/29:20 amLAX - BNE
1 stop28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$704
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
sáb. 3/2210:00 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 25mQantas Airways
mié. 4/29:35 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/13$723
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
mar. 8/191:25 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 30mFiji Airways
lun. 8/2511:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/13$734
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. 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.
lun. 3/1711:15 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
mié. 4/910:50 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 3/11$752
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/82:15 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
vie. 11/710:05 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 3/13$753
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
mié. 3/1910:00 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 25mAmerican Airlines
mié. 3/261:46 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop22h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/13$757
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 3/1410:00 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 25mBritish Airways
vie. 3/217:00 amLAX - BNE
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/13$759
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
jue. 10/2310:00 amBNE - SFO
1 stop22h 28mAir Canada
jue. 10/308:40 amSFO - BNE
2 stops30h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 3/14$761

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 marzo 14, 2025.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

vie. 8/15

6:00 am-12:55 pm

1 stop23h 55m

Los Angeles

mié. 9/3

11:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop18h 50m

$640

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

lun. 8/11

11:35 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

sáb. 9/13

11:55 pm-10:35 am

1 stop17h 40m

$657

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

dom. 5/11

11:35 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

jue. 5/15

11:55 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$688

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 5/12

10:20 am-12:55 pm

2 stops19h 35m

Los Angeles

vie. 5/16

11:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop18h 50m

$694

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

mar. 8/19

1:25 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Los Angeles

lun. 8/25

11:55 pm-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$734

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

lun. 3/24

11:15 am-7:05 am

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

mié. 4/2

10:10 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 20m

$753

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

dom. 5/4

9:30 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 35m

Los Angeles

dom. 5/11

10:35 pm-7:00 am

Nonstop15h 25m

$764

SydneySan Francisco

SYD - SFO

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 7/23

9:20 am-9:26 am

2 stops41h 06m

San Francisco

lun. 8/4

4:35 pm-7:20 am

1 stop21h 45m

$765

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

lun. 6/2

10:00 am-4:08 pm

1 stop23h 08m

Los Angeles

dom. 6/22

8:45 pm-7:05 am

1 stop41h 20m

$770

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

mié. 3/26

10:05 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 55m

Los Angeles

dom. 4/13

10:25 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop15h 10m

$773

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 3/13

Showing 1-10 of 60 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to California from Australia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

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 marzo 14, 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 marzo 14, 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 marzo 14, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and ANA 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

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

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

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,180 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

ANA
8.4
Very good
829 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,437 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

China Airlines
8.2
Very good
723 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
61 reviews

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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.

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 63 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 $338. Users have also found prices from $415 and $429 on Qantas Airways and Delta, 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for Australia to California

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
Melbourne to Los Angeles flights
Sydney to Los Angeles flights
Brisbane to Los Angeles flights
Melbourne to San Francisco flights
Sydney to San Francisco flights
Sydney to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Perth to Newark flights
Auckland to Los Angeles flights
Sydney to Newark flights
Papeete to Los Angeles flights
Sydney to Honolulu flights
Sydney to LaGuardia flights
Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Melbourne to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Melbourne to Honolulu flights
Sydney to Ontario flights
Melbourne to Ontario flights
Melbourne to Newark flights
Auckland to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Melbourne to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Melbourne to LaGuardia flights
Melbourne to Boston flights
Brisbane to Ontario flights
Auckland to San Francisco flights
Sydney to Santa Ana flights
Brisbane to Honolulu flights
Brisbane to San Francisco flights
Melbourne to Atlanta flights
Avalon to Honolulu flights
Avalon to Los Angeles flights
Sydney to Seattle flights
Melbourne to Seattle flights
Perth to Los Angeles flights
Auckland to Newark flights
Sydney to Miami flights
Perth to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Melbourne to Dulles Intl flights
Auckland to LaGuardia flights
Sydney to Hobby flights
Brisbane to John F Kennedy Intl flights
Avalon to Boston flights
Sydney to Boston flights
Melbourne to Baltimore flights
Melbourne to Las Vegas flights
Adelaide to Dallas/Fort Worth flights
Papeete to San Francisco flights
Brisbane to Newark flights

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 marzo 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$1,415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$469Average$1,031FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$478Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$502Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$578Average$1,238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$612Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$700Average$1,237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$739Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$819Average$1,009FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Air New ZealandCheapest$893Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.