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Cheap flights from the United States to Australia from $477

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 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
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 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,091

One-way from

$477

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,891

Good round-trip deal

$435 or less

Good one-way deal

$598 or less
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  • 47h 00m total
  • USA to Australia
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  • 33h 51m total
  • USA to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($110 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 21 February 2025.

Thu 3/420:40LAX - SYD
1 stop25h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/516:20SYD - LAX
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,091
Thu 1/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Mon 19/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,094
Sun 23/222:35LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 9/313:45MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,123
Thu 10/419:50SFO - SYD
1 stop25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/416:20SYD - SFO
2 stops22h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,157
Mon 11/801:20LAX - SYD
1 stop24h 55mANA
Tue 11/1112:25SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 25mANA
Deal found 20/2$1,163
Tue 29/414:25LAX - SYD
1 stop23h 55mAir Canada
Fri 24/1010:20SYD - LAX
1 stop23h 48mAir Canada
Deal found 21/2$1,181
Sun 22/622:10LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Mon 21/711:30SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 20/2$1,235
Tue 20/517:10LAX - MEL
2 stops24h 55mAir Canada
Wed 4/606:00MEL - LAX
2 stops24h 28mAir Canada
Deal found 20/2$1,243
Sun 23/323:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/509:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,245
Sat 22/222:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 28/211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,253
Sun 2/321:45SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Sun 16/314:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/2$1,256
Wed 16/422:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mDelta
Wed 30/409:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 20/2$1,292

Find flights from USA to Australia within your budget

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 21 February 2025.

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Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/4

20:40-15:40

1 stop25h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

$1,091

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/5

23:55-12:15

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,094

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

23:55-11:55

1 stop19h 00m

Melbourne

Fri 16/5

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,127

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 10/4

19:50-14:40

1 stop25h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 24/4

16:20-22:13

2 stops22h 53m

$1,157

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

$1,163

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 29/4

14:25-07:20

1 stop23h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 24/10

10:20-16:08

1 stop23h 48m

$1,181

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 22/6

22:10-08:45

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 21/7

11:30-12:45

1 stop18h 15m

$1,235

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 20/5

17:10-11:05

2 stops24h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 4/6

06:00-13:28

2 stops24h 28m

$1,243

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 23/3

23:45-09:00

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 6/5

09:10-05:55

Nonstop13h 45m

$1,245

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 1/5

22:45-12:15

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 13/5

06:15-13:50

1 stop24h 35m

$1,256

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from USA to Australia

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

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 21 February 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 21 February 2025.

The most flights from US0 to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and Japan Airlines 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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • How popular is this USA to Australia flight route?

    The United States to Australia flight path was viewed by 508 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?

    $613 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $622 and $627, respectively.

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

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  • 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 21 February 2025.
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$651Average$1,412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$856Average$1,681FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,011Average$1,605FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,045Average$1,473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$2,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,203Average$1,992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,216Average$1,668FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,242Average$2,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,289Average$2,346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,420Average$1,813FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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