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Cheap flights from the United States to Australia from $520

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 22/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from USA to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from USA (US0) 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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,143

One-way from

$520
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/3-23/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • USA to Australia
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 22/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 21h 35m total
  • USA to Australia
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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 January 2025.

Sun 9/323:35LAX - SYD
1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways
Sun 23/314:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,143
Wed 21/520:30LAX - SYD
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/613:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,146
Thu 6/309:15SFO - SYD
2 stops35h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/317:25SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,181
Thu 28/823:00SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 15mFiji Airways
Tue 9/913:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 15/1$1,197
Sat 6/1212:10LAX - SYD
1 stop23h 45mAir Canada
Thu 18/1216:00SYD - LAX
1 stop19h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$1,334
Thu 13/206:15LAX - MEL
2 stops35h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 26/216:50MEL - LAX
2 stops22h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,355
Fri 2/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 18/523:35MEL - LAX
1 stop30h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,358
Mon 10/308:00SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 18/321:40SYD - SFO
1 stop20h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 17/1$1,361
Mon 27/117:05LAX - MEL
2 stops27h 40mAir Canada
Wed 5/207:10MEL - LAX
2 stops23h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 16/1$1,382
Tue 11/221:55DFW - SYD
1 stop21h 35mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/214:00SYD - DFW
3 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$1,382
Tue 4/213:52IAD - SYD
2 stops24h 43mBritish Airways
Thu 20/211:50SYD - IAD
1 stop26h 43mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/1$1,384
Thu 6/213:53IAD - SYD
2 stops24h 42mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/311:50SYD - IAD
1 stop26h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/1$1,387

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 17 January 2025.

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Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 9/3

23:35-21:50

1 stop28h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/3

14:00-12:50

1 stop16h 50m

$1,143

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 21/5

20:30-14:40

1 stop25h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 20/6

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,146

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

09:15-15:35

2 stops35h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 10/3

17:25-23:59

1 stop24h 34m

$1,181

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 2/3

21:45-12:30

1 stop19h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/3

14:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

$1,209

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 2/2

17:10-16:40

2 stops28h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 9/2

08:00-11:10

2 stops22h 10m

$1,350

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Thu 13/2

22:35-12:45

1 stop19h 10m

Melbourne

Thu 20/2

20:15-11:50

2 stops34h 35m

$1,355

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Fri 2/5

23:55-11:35

1 stop18h 40m

Melbourne

Sun 18/5

23:35-12:55

1 stop30h 20m

$1,358

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Mon 10/3

08:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/3

21:40-23:59

1 stop20h 19m

$1,361

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 27/1

17:05-15:45

2 stops27h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 5/2

07:10-11:10

2 stops23h 00m

$1,382

DallasSydney

DFW - SYD

DFWSYD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Tue 11/2

21:55-12:30

1 stop21h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/2

14:00-04:25

3 stops31h 25m

$1,382

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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 17 January 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 January 2025.

The most flights from US0 to AU0 are scheduled on a Tuesday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 January 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qantas Airways, Delta and Alaska 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
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

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

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

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

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

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
1,448 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

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
8.2
Very Good
737 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,327 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.8

Overall

8.8

Comfort

8.1

Crew

9.1

Boarding

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 USA 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 USA to Australia flight route?

    The United States to Australia flight path was viewed by 527 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?

    $520 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 American Airlines and United Airlines, with prices starting from $668 and $706, respectively.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on USA to Australia flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from USA to Australia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from USA to Australia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from USA to Australia?

    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 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$668Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,072Average$1,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,149Average$2,216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,235Average$2,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$1,241Average$1,726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,248Average$1,548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,274Average$2,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,301Average$1,703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,452Average$2,549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,457Average$1,858FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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