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Cheap flights from California to Australia from $467

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
26 Nov — 3 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 21 November 2024.

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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 21 November 2024.

Wed 20/1122:35LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Wed 4/1206:00SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,365
Sun 24/1120:51SFO - SYD
2 stops27h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 7/217:25SYD - SFO
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,390
Tue 26/1109:15LAX - SYD
1 stop39h 30mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/1221:40SYD - LAX
1 stop19h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,391
Sun 1/1211:40SFO - SYD
1 stop37h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/1221:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,393
Wed 20/1107:00LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 7/1221:40SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,427
Wed 4/1210:05ONT - SYD
1 stop38h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 7/1221:40SYD - ONT
1 stop19h 30mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,437
Wed 20/1122:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 27/1111:15SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,439
Wed 27/1117:05LAX - SYD
1 stop27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/1217:25SYD - LAX
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,447
Mon 9/1222:35LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Wed 25/1211:20BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/11$1,448
Wed 20/1122:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 27/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/11$1,463
Thu 21/1107:05SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 40mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 23/1121:40SYD - SFO
1 stop26h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 19/11$1,471
Fri 22/1122:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Wed 4/1211:05SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 20/11$1,477

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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.

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OntarioSydney

ONT - SYD

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Ontario

Sun 9/2

06:45-19:45

2 stops42h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

17:25-21:50

1 stop23h 25m

$1,212

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 25/1

22:35-10:20

1 stop17h 45m

Brisbane

Sat 8/2

11:20-11:50

1 stop18h 30m

$1,219

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 3/2

22:55-07:45

Nonstop14h 50m

Brisbane

Fri 28/2

10:45-06:10

Nonstop13h 25m

$1,238

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 25/1

17:10-16:55

2 stops29h 45m

Brisbane

Mon 3/2

10:45-11:10

1 stop18h 25m

$1,301

OntarioSydney

ONT - SYD

ONTSYD

Ontario

Tue 25/2

09:45-19:45

1 stop39h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

21:40-21:05

1 stop17h 25m

$1,313

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Wed 29/1

13:48-07:30

1 stop23h 42m

Brisbane

Sat 8/2

11:40-10:38

1 stop16h 58m

$1,314

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 3/12

09:15-19:45

1 stop39h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/12

21:40-23:55

2 stops21h 15m

$1,354

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

14:05-08:20

1 stop24h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 7/4

06:00-11:10

2 stops22h 10m

$1,356

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 13/3

07:00-19:45

1 stop18h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 27/3

21:40-05:45

1 stop26h 05m

$1,357

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 23/1

17:00-09:25

2 stops45h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 31/1

17:25-23:59

1 stop25h 34m

$1,361

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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 21 November 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 21 November 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 (14 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 21 November 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Australia, see what other customers have to say about Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines and ANA. 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
68 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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
833 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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
1,460 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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
476 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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.

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
778 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
68 reviews
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Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.0

Entertainment

7.2

Boarding

8.5

Food

7.7

Overall

8.7

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, 542 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $571. However, be on the lookout for offers from Air Canada and Hawaiian Airlines, 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 719,399 searches. Data last updated 21 November 2024.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$637Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$944Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,112Average$1,896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,178Average$1,763FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,191Average$1,447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,216Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,264Average$1,634FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,310Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,385Average$2,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,422Average$1,823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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