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Cheap flights from Sydney to California from $599

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
8 Jan — 15 Jan1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to California

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to California (USCA). 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 3 January 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,021

One-way from

$601
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 05m total
  • Sydney to California
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  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 54m total
  • Sydney to California
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 January 2025.

Thu 23/114:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Wed 5/222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop28h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 1/1$1,021
Mon 24/314:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/417:45LAX - SYD
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/1$1,061
Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mLufthansa
Wed 5/222:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mLufthansa
Deal found 1/1$1,172
Thu 23/111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/222:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,182
Sat 1/211:05SYD - LAX
Nonstop14h 00mDelta
Sat 8/322:14LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 21mDelta
Deal found 1/1$1,198
Fri 14/217:25SYD - SAN
1 stop21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 27/210:50SAN - SYD
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,214
Sun 16/211:05SYD - ONT
2 stops31h 21mDelta
Sun 23/206:00ONT - SYD
2 stops29h 50mDelta
Deal found 2/1$1,256
Thu 6/211:05SYD - BUR
2 stops29h 51mDelta
Thu 20/213:27BUR - SYD
2 stops22h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/1$1,256
Sat 1/211:15SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Fri 7/222:55LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,298
Thu 23/112:10SYD - ONT
1 stop24h 47mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/210:47ONT - SYD
1 stop24h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,321
Sun 16/212:10SYD - SNA
1 stop19h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 23/215:27SNA - SYD
2 stops22h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,322
Thu 6/212:10SYD - BUR
1 stop21h 34mUnited Airlines
Thu 20/215:24BUR - SYD
2 stops22h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1$1,322

Find flights from Sydney to California within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney 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 3 January 2025.

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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

14:00-11:50

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/2

22:35-21:50

1 stop28h 15m

$1,021

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/2

17:25-05:00

1 stop30h 35m

Los Angeles

Thu 27/2

11:00-15:35

2 stops33h 35m

$1,100

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/2

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,180

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/2

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

$1,197

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

14:15-09:16

Nonstop14h 01m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

20:35-06:50

Nonstop15h 15m

$1,198

SydneySan Diego

SYD - SAN

SYDSAN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 14/2

17:25-19:35

1 stop21h 10m

San Diego

Thu 27/2

10:50-15:35

2 stops33h 45m

$1,214

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

11:05-23:26

2 stops31h 21m

Ontario

Sun 23/2

06:00-06:50

2 stops29h 50m

$1,256

SydneyBurbank

SYD - BUR

SYDBUR

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 6/2

11:05-21:56

2 stops29h 51m

Burbank Bob Hope

Thu 20/2

13:27-06:50

2 stops22h 23m

$1,256

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/2

11:15-06:05

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Fri 7/2

22:55-09:00

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,298

SydneyOntario

SYD - ONT

SYDONT

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 23/1

12:10-17:57

1 stop24h 47m

Ontario

Wed 5/2

10:47-06:20

1 stop24h 33m

$1,321

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to California

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to California

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $793). Flying from Sydney 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 SYD to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney 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 3 January 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney 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 3 January 2025.

The most flights from SYD to USCA are scheduled on a Thursday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 3 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Lufthansa and American Airlines from Sydney to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated 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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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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.

Korean Air
8.5
Very Good
1,030 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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
844 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
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Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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
1,441 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.8
Very Good
62 reviews
Check prices

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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

Crew

9.1

Boarding

8.7

Food

7.8

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.8

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 Sydney to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to California?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), located 7.5 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Sydney to California.

  • How popular is this Sydney to California flight route?

    This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to California was viewed by 19,925 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 Sydney to California one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Sydney to California are United Airlines ($742), Lufthansa ($747), and Delta ($749).

  • What are the most popular routes from Sydney to California?

    The most popular route from Sydney to California is Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles. You may also consider Sydney Kingsford Smith - San Francisco or Sydney Kingsford Smith - Ontario.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to California consider choosing KLM(98%), Air France(98%) or Delta(98%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to California?

    On average you can expect to pay $7,072 for a flight from Sydney to California. The cheapest flight overall is $750 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) is currently priced at $995.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to California (average of $793). Flying from Sydney 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 Sydney to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney 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 3 January 2025.
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American AirlinesCheapest$995Average$1,581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapest$1,011Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest$1,024Average$1,569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,035Average$1,657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,052Average$2,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,065Average$1,768FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,082Average$1,965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,090Average$1,496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,097Average$1,450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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