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LAX — SYD
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
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What to know about flights from California

Discover essential information about flights departing from California, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the California airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

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$78 or less

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$32 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 8 March 2025.

Fri 9/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 21/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,141
Sat 22/318:28LAX - BNE
1 stop19h 02mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/410:30BNE - LAX
1 stop16h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,146
Thu 10/417:45LAX - SYD
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/408:10SYD - LAX
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,151
Tue 1/417:45LAX - MEL
1 stop28h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/415:45MEL - LAX
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,173
Tue 1/419:50SFO - MEL
1 stop26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/415:45MEL - SFO
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,211
Fri 4/419:50SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/516:20SYD - SFO
2 stops33h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,243
Tue 18/322:45SFO - SYD
1 stop29h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 23/314:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,267
Mon 25/812:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 1/910:10SYD - LAX
1 stop27h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,352
Wed 14/517:10LAX - SYD
1 stop21h 10mAir Canada
Sun 1/609:20SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 8/3$1,360
Sat 26/421:35LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/520:45BNE - LAX
2 stops52h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,373
Tue 20/517:10LAX - MEL
2 stops25h 25mAir Canada
Wed 4/606:00MEL - LAX
2 stops22h 17mAir Canada
Deal found 8/3$1,416
Wed 3/923:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Sat 13/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,459

Find flights from California within your budget

Find flights departing from California that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 8 March 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,141

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 22/3

18:28-06:30

1 stop19h 02m

Brisbane

Thu 3/4

10:30-09:34

1 stop16h 04m

$1,146

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 10/4

17:45-14:40

1 stop27h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

08:10-23:55

2 stops32h 45m

$1,151

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 1/4

17:45-16:35

1 stop28h 50m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

15:45-19:15

2 stops20h 30m

$1,173

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 1/4

19:50-16:35

1 stop26h 45m

Melbourne

Wed 30/4

15:45-07:20

1 stop32h 35m

$1,211

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

19:50-15:40

1 stop25h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

16:20-09:15

2 stops33h 55m

$1,243

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 18/3

22:45-21:50

1 stop29h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/3

14:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

$1,267

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

12:50-08:00

1 stop26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

10:10-20:45

1 stop27h 35m

$1,352

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 14/5

17:10-07:20

1 stop21h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:20-11:17

1 stop18h 57m

$1,360

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 19/8

23:55-06:30

1 stop37h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 10/9

08:00-20:45

1 stop29h 45m

$1,405

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Best time to book a flight from California

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from California with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from California

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California (average of $691). Flying from California in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,400). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from California?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from California to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from California would be wise to consider leaving during Tuesday mornings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Saturday at midday when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from California?

When flying from California check dates and pricing for the following: Qantas Airways, United Airlines, Fiji Airways, Air Canada, Delta. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Sydney.

United Airlines

United Airlines

From $150

Qantas Airways

Qantas Airways

From $899

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines

From $39

Fiji Airways

Fiji Airways

From $666

What is the cheapest place to fly to from California?

The cheapest city to fly to from California is Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl, with prices starting at $25. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

From $16

San Jose

San Jose

From $19

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

From $29

Houston Hobby

Houston Hobby

From $30

Airline reviews for flights from California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from California. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 647,157 searches.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
1,039 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
830 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
1,439 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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
724 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.8

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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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from California. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California?

    Currently, the cheapest month for flights from California is February. The most expensive month for flights is December. The cheapest prices are shown above but prices will vary according to departure times, airlines, class and how early you book.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from California?

    View the cheapest flight destinations from California:
    Fly from Los Angeles to Paris from $745 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Brisbane from $969 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Sydney from $985 round trip
    Fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne from $1,103 round trip

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