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Cheap flights from the United States to Australia from $490

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 8/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
22 Apr — 29 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from USA to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

$984

One-way from

$490

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$2,140

Good round-trip deal

$291 or less

Good one-way deal

$560 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/6-19/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • USA to Australia
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 8/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 40m total
  • USA to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($520 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($111 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from USA to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2025.

Sat 17/522:50DFW - MEL
1 stop22h 25mFiji Airways
Sat 24/512:55MEL - DFW
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$985
Sat 2/822:50DFW - SYD
1 stop32h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 30/813:45SYD - DFW
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,130
Sat 25/1023:55LAX - SYD
1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways
Thu 13/1114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,240
Sun 1/623:55LAX - SYD
2 stops29h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/613:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,298
Mon 11/801:20LAX - SYD
1 stop39h 05mANA
Tue 11/1112:25SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 25mANA
Deal found 16/4$1,301
Sun 27/723:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Sun 10/823:35MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/4$1,303
Tue 5/822:50DFW - MEL
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/808:15MEL - DFW
2 stops23h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,304
Sat 1/1123:45LAX - BNE
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 15/1106:10BNE - LAX
2 stops23h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4$1,321
Thu 1/522:50DFW - SYD
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/513:15SYD - DFW
2 stops31h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,345
Mon 22/921:10LAX - SYD
1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand
Mon 29/908:55SYD - LAX
1 stop19h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 17/4$1,364
Thu 29/520:50LAX - SYD
1 stop41h 30mAir Canada
Wed 15/1010:20SYD - LAX
1 stop29h 08mAir Canada
Deal found 16/4$1,367
Thu 2/1012:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Thu 9/1011:10SYD - LAX
1 stop27h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 16/4$1,381

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from USA 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 17 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Australia that are best for you.

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USA

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Australia

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Depart

Return

Price

DallasMelbourne

DFW - MEL

DFWMEL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Thu 12/6

22:50-12:15

1 stop22h 25m

Melbourne

Thu 19/6

12:55-16:30

1 stop18h 35m

$984

DallasSydney

DFW - SYD

DFWSYD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 24/5

22:50-11:45

1 stop21h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 7/6

06:00-16:30

1 stop25h 30m

$1,131

DallasMelbourne

DFW - MEL

DFWMEL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 29/4

22:50-11:30

1 stop21h 40m

Melbourne

Tue 6/5

07:30-16:30

2 stops24h 00m

$1,226

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 28/8

23:55-12:15

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,240

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

17:50-14:40

1 stop27h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

16:20-19:25

2 stops20h 05m

$1,298

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 11/8

01:20-09:25

1 stop39h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

12:25-17:50

1 stop24h 25m

$1,301

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

23:55-16:05

2 stops23h 10m

Brisbane

Mon 26/5

21:05-12:55

2 stops32h 50m

$1,331

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 22/9

21:10-10:35

1 stop20h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 29/9

08:55-11:45

1 stop19h 50m

$1,364

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 29/5

20:50-07:20

1 stop41h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 15/10

10:20-21:28

1 stop29h 08m

$1,367

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 2/10

12:50-08:00

1 stop26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/10

11:10-20:45

1 stop27h 35m

$1,381

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Australia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from USA to Australia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Australia (average of $129). Flying from USA 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 US to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 17 April 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Australia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from USA to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from USA 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 17 April 2025.

The most flights from US0 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 17 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, Japan Airlines and ANA from USA to Australia by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
844 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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
729 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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.
Asiana Airlines
8.2
Very Good
438 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Crew

9.1

Entertainment

7.3

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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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  • How popular is this USA to Australia flight route?

    The United States to Australia flight path was viewed by 484 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 USA to Australia one-way?

    $490 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Fiji Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ANA and Cathay Pacific, with prices starting from $726 and $858, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from USA to Australia that include hotel bookings?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Australia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Australia (average of $129). Flying from USA 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 USA to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 17 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$652Average$1,433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$897Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$966Average$1,533FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,013Average$1,523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,120Average$2,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,198Average$1,901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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DeltaCheapest$1,206Average$1,996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,248Average$1,616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,292Average$2,550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,344Average$1,986FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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