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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $593

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 7/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,251

One-way from

$593

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,570

Good round-trip deal

$1,323 or less

Good one-way deal

$688 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/5-3/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • California to Australia
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7/8
  • 7/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 00m total
  • California to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($431 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($94 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 March 2025.

Tue 27/522:45SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 00mFiji Airways
Tue 3/606:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 28/3$1,251
Wed 9/407:45LAX - SYD
2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/616:20SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,267
Wed 16/407:00SFO - SYD
1 stop38h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/516:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,286
Mon 11/801:20LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 55mANA
Tue 11/1112:25SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 25mANA
Deal found 27/3$1,307
Sun 18/517:10LAX - SYD
2 stops24h 30mAir Canada
Sun 1/609:20SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 27/3$1,343
Tue 8/407:00LAX - MEL
1 stop39h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 23/415:45MEL - LAX
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,349
Mon 12/500:09SFO - MEL
2 stops42h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 24/512:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,349
Wed 7/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways
Mon 12/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,359
Mon 19/517:10LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Sun 1/621:40MEL - LAX
2 stops32h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 28/3$1,375
Sun 18/522:10LAX - BNE
1 stop19h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/611:40BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,394
Mon 8/912:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Wed 17/910:10SYD - LAX
1 stop27h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 27/3$1,397
Sun 18/523:55LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Tue 3/611:40BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3$1,402

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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 28 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 27/5

22:45-11:45

1 stop20h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/6

06:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,251

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 9/4

07:45-14:40

2 stops37h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/6

16:20-23:59

1 stop24h 39m

$1,267

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 16/4

07:00-14:40

1 stop38h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

16:20-21:45

1 stop22h 25m

$1,286

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 11/8

01:20-19:15

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

12:25-17:50

1 stop24h 25m

$1,307

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

17:10-10:40

2 stops24h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:20-11:17

1 stop18h 57m

$1,343

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/4

07:00-15:35

1 stop39h 35m

Melbourne

Wed 23/4

15:45-19:15

2 stops20h 30m

$1,349

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Mon 12/5

00:09-11:30

2 stops42h 21m

Melbourne

Sat 24/5

12:55-13:50

1 stop17h 55m

$1,349

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 7/5

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/5

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,359

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 8/9

12:50-08:00

1 stop26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/9

10:10-20:45

1 stop27h 35m

$1,397

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sun 18/5

23:55-10:25

1 stop17h 30m

Brisbane

Tue 3/6

11:40-12:55

1 stop18h 15m

$1,402

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Australia

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 28 March 2025.

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.

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 28 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan 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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,169 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
1,440 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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
8.3
Very Good
829 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

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 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, 498 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 $728. However, be on the lookout for offers from Fiji Airways and Air Canada, 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 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$658Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$905Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,057Average$1,531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,130Average$1,877FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,217Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,256Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,259Average$1,697FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,353Average$1,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,426Average$2,042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,436Average$1,745FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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