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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $652

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 22/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

$1,354

One-way from

$652
11/2-16/2
  • 11/2-16/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 59h 30m total
  • California to Australia
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22/2
  • 22/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 05m total
  • California to Australia
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Cheapest flights from California to Australia
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 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1211:15LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/311:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,405
Wed 25/1207:10SFO - SYD
1 stop37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/117:25SYD - SFO
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,522
Wed 25/1213:57ONT - SYD
1 stop21h 23mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/1211:50SYD - ONT
1 stop29h 39mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,588
Tue 24/1222:35LAX - BNE
1 stop30h 00mFiji Airways
Wed 29/111:20BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$1,692
Wed 25/1217:05LAX - SYD
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 28/217:25SYD - LAX
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,754
Wed 25/1222:35LAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 31/1211:30MEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,872
Sat 28/1222:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mDelta
Fri 17/111:05SYD - LAX
Nonstop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 18/12$1,897
Wed 25/1213:45LAX - BNE
1 stop23h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/111:40BNE - LAX
1 stop26h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12$1,918
Sat 28/1222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/206:15MEL - LAX
1 stop24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12$1,929
Mon 23/1216:55LAX - SYD
2 stops33h 50mAir Canada
Thu 30/111:20SYD - LAX
1 stop20h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 17/12$1,973
Fri 27/1207:00SFO - MEL
2 stops45h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/216:50MEL - SFO
1 stop26h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12$2,029
Wed 18/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop20h 35mFiji Airways
Thu 2/114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12$2,172

Find flights from California to Australia within your budget

Customise 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 11/2

17:00-16:20

1 stop28h 20m

Melbourne

Sun 16/2

16:50-05:00

1 stop31h 10m

$1,354

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 5/2

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,400

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Fri 14/3

22:10-07:35

Nonstop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/3

10:05-06:00

Nonstop13h 55m

$1,407

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 15/3

18:00-14:10

2 stops50h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/3

14:30-12:50

1 stop16h 20m

$1,410

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 15/3

23:35-12:30

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 28/3

06:15-12:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,421

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 11/2

21:20-07:25

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/2

17:25-12:10

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,441

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 5/2

22:55-09:00

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

11:15-06:05

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,446

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - AVV

LAXAVV

Los Angeles

Sun 6/4

23:55-22:50

2 stops29h 55m

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 22/4

06:00-12:55

2 stops23h 55m

$1,448

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 12/5

01:20-19:15

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/6

20:55-18:50

1 stop38h 55m

$1,451

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

12:10-08:20

1 stop26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

07:00-11:10

2 stops21h 10m

$1,454

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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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $129). Flying from California to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 19 December 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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 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 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 19 December 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Delta, Fiji Airways and China Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,273 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
839 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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
1,442 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.9

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.7

Boarding

8.5

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?

    Within the past month, 534 users have taken a look at flights from California to Australia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is ANA, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $754. However, be on the lookout for offers from United Airlines and Fiji Airways, as they are both options that can get you from California to Australia for a low price.

  • 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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $129). Flying from California to Australia in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 19 December 2024.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$659Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$976Average$1,510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,132Average$1,947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,217Average$1,621FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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DeltaCheapest$1,219Average$1,721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,231Average$1,522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,257Average$1,673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,355Average$1,882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,433Average$2,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,438Average$1,834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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