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Cheap flights from Australia to California from $493

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 31/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
25 Mar — 1 Apr1
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to California flight deals. Data was last updated 20 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,060

One-way from

$493

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,212

Good round-trip deal

$1,209 or less

Good one-way deal

$735 or less
Air Canada
  • Air Canada
  • 24/7-11/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 72h 08m total
  • Australia to California
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 31/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 18h 15m total
  • Australia to California
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($93 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Australia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 March 2025.

Thu 27/314:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Mon 31/323:55LAX - SYD
1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,012
Thu 20/322:00BNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 25mQantas Airways
Wed 26/321:10LAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,021
Mon 24/314:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/420:30LAX - SYD
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,024
Mon 20/1005:05BNE - LAX
2 stops28h 03mAir Canada
Thu 30/1012:10LAX - BNE
1 stop26h 30mAir Canada
Deal found 19/3$1,035
Fri 21/311:15SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Tue 25/322:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 20/3$1,040
Thu 20/323:35BNE - LAX
1 stop30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 24/323:35LAX - BNE
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,049
Sun 26/1011:35BNE - LAX
1 stop18h 20mFiji Airways
Fri 21/1122:45LAX - BNE
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,068
Tue 30/909:20SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 53mAir Canada
Tue 7/1012:15LAX - SYD
2 stops29h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 19/3$1,075
Thu 20/310:40BNE - LAX
1 stop20h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 8/418:50LAX - BNE
1 stop18h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,120
Sat 10/512:55MEL - LAX
1 stop17h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 31/523:55LAX - MEL
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Deal found 19/3$1,131
Thu 20/311:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 30mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/319:11LAX - SYD
1 stop20h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/3$1,131
Wed 11/620:45BNE - SFO
2 stops35h 50mAir Canada
Sun 7/921:01SFO - BNE
1 stop41h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 20/3$1,141

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to California 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 20 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to California that are best for you.

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Australia

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California

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Depart

Return

Price

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Thu 24/7

10:00-23:48

1 stop30h 48m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/8

20:45-07:05

1 stop41h 20m

$1,060

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 14/5

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/6

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,067

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 4/6

11:35-12:55

1 stop18h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/6

23:55-10:35

1 stop17h 40m

$1,071

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 14/5

20:05-16:40

Nonstop13h 35m

Los Angeles

Wed 4/6

21:35-05:25

Nonstop14h 50m

$1,082

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 5/6

16:20-23:59

1 stop24h 39m

Los Angeles

Tue 24/6

10:10-14:40

1 stop35h 30m

$1,105

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Sat 10/5

12:55-12:55

1 stop17h 00m

Los Angeles

Sat 31/5

23:55-12:15

1 stop19h 20m

$1,131

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/8

06:30-23:48

2 stops34h 18m

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

06:00-07:20

1 stop32h 20m

$1,136

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

17:45-14:25

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/5

23:10-07:30

Nonstop15h 20m

$1,141

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 11/6

20:45-10:25

2 stops30h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 10/9

11:40-07:05

1 stop26h 25m

$1,141

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 12/5

20:05-12:32

1 stop33h 27m

San Francisco

Mon 19/5

11:26-05:25

1 stop24h 59m

$1,146

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

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

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $786). Flying from Australia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 AU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 March 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Australia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to California. 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 20 March 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated 20 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Australia to California, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares 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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Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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
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Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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
1,170 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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
1,437 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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

Boarding

8.7

Comfort

8.0

Crew

9.1

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

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.

Australia to California Travel Guide

California is one of the most popular states in the USA, reeling in over 260 million visitors each year.

Most people head for the Pacific coast where curving highways sew together big cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco and Santa Monica. And the national parks are basically one big travel bucket list – from wild Yosemite National Park to the desert-dry Joshua Tree National Park.

But how to get there? Direct flights jet off from a couple of Australian cities. You’re looking at around 16 hours’ flight time.

Some of the shortest flights are the direct ones. So you could hop on a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles or San Francisco (around 15 hours long). Flight times are an hour or two longer from southerly cities like Melbourne (17 hours).

Perth is too far away for a direct flight, so you’ll have to book an indirect flight to California. These can last from 22 hours long.

Over in the USA, California is your oyster. Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport are the two big-hitters. Or there’s always San Diego International Airport, John Wayne International Airport in Santa Ana, or Palm Springs Airport.

California isn’t nicknamed the Golden State for nothing. This south-west corner of the USA ticks off sandy beaches, heat-struck deserts, sulphuric national parks – plus some of the most famous cities on the planet.

Book direct flights from Australia to California, and you could land in Los Angeles or San Francisco. Other popular routes include San Diego, near the Mexican border, and Sacramento, the historic state capital.

Spectacular scenery is never far away from the cities. The coastal Big Sur highway is one of the world’s most dramatic drives, while the Sierra Nevada mountains serve up Lake Tahoe and grand Yosemite National Park.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Australia to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Australia to California?

    It depends – where are you flying from and to?

  • Which airlines operate flights from Australia to California?

    Loads. You could fly with Qantas Airways, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and United Airlines – or combine a couple, if you don’t mind a stopover.

  • How frequent are flights between Australia and California?

    Thanks to the huge choice of routes, Australia to California flights jet off all day, every day.

  • Which airports serve Australia and California?

    Popular Australian airports include Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Melbourne (Tullamarine) Airport, Darwin International Airport, Brisbane Airport, Hobart Airport and Perth Airport. But you could also start from a smaller airport like Gold Coast Airport or Adelaide Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Australia and California is cheapest?

    It’s often cheapest to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles, closely followed by San Francisco. Alternatively, hop on a direct flight from Melbourne to Los Angeles – the prices can dip nice and low.

  • How popular is this Australia to California flight route?

    Within the past month, 20,128 users have taken a look at flights from Australia to California.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to California one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $493 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qantas Airways from $644 and United Airlines from $700 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $786). Flying from Australia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,319). 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 Australia to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to California. 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 20 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$787Average$1,704FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$815Average$1,322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$842Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$898Average$1,700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$960Average$1,780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$968Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,064Average$1,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Vietnam AirlinesCheapest$1,092Average$1,852FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,119Average$2,062FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,158Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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