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Cheap flights from California to Sydney from $556

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 4/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
13 Mar — 20 Mar1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Sydney

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Sydney flight deals. Data was last updated 8 March 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,141

One-way from

$556

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$1,543

Good round-trip deal

$1,392 or less

Good one-way deal

$692 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 9/5-21/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • California to Sydney
4/4
  • 4/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 33m total
  • California to Sydney
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($424 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($88 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith.

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Cheapest flights from California to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 March 2025.

Thu 3/417:45LAX - SYD
1 stop27h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/416:20SYD - LAX
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,126
Fri 9/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 21/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/3$1,141
Wed 2/412:44SFO - SYD
2 stops32h 56mMultiple Airlines
Thu 24/416:20SYD - SFO
1 stop22h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,203
Sun 9/321:45SFO - SYD
1 stop30h 05mFiji Airways
Sun 16/314:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$1,252
Sun 6/419:07SAN - SYD
1 stop26h 33mMultiple Airlines
Tue 22/421:20SYD - SAN
2 stops41h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,298
Mon 25/812:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 10mPhilippine Airlines
Mon 1/910:10SYD - LAX
1 stop27h 35mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,352
Wed 14/517:10LAX - SYD
1 stop21h 10mAir Canada
Sun 1/609:20SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 57mAir Canada
Deal found 8/3$1,360
Wed 12/313:53LAS - SYD
2 stops28h 37mMultiple Airlines
Mon 17/314:00SYD - LAS
2 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,394
Tue 26/823:55SFO - SYD
1 stop39h 05mPhilippine Airlines
Tue 16/910:10SYD - SFO
1 stop27h 40mPhilippine Airlines
Deal found 8/3$1,398
Tue 3/616:50LAS - SYD
1 stop21h 30mAir Canada
Tue 10/609:20SYD - LAS
1 stop23h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 7/3$1,421
Wed 18/617:00SAN - SYD
1 stop21h 20mAir Canada
Mon 30/609:20SYD - SAN
1 stop19h 42mAir Canada
Deal found 6/3$1,421
Sun 13/411:09SFO - SYD
1 stop26h 26mDelta
Wed 30/409:25SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 45mDelta
Deal found 6/3$1,497

Find flights from California to Sydney within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Sydney 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 8 March 2025.

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California

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Sydney

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Fri 9/5

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 21/5

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$1,141

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 10/4

17:45-14:40

1 stop27h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/4

08:10-23:55

2 stops32h 45m

$1,151

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 4/4

19:50-15:40

1 stop25h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/5

16:20-09:15

2 stops33h 55m

$1,243

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 18/3

22:45-21:50

1 stop29h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 23/3

14:00-13:50

1 stop17h 50m

$1,267

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Sun 6/4

19:07-14:40

1 stop26h 33m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 22/4

21:20-22:00

2 stops41h 40m

$1,298

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 25/8

12:50-08:00

1 stop26h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/9

10:10-20:45

1 stop27h 35m

$1,352

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 14/5

17:10-07:20

1 stop21h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:20-11:17

1 stop18h 57m

$1,360

Las VegasSydney

LAS - SYD

LASSYD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 3/6

16:50-07:20

1 stop21h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

09:20-16:00

1 stop23h 40m

$1,421

San DiegoSydney

SAN - SYD

SANSYD

San Diego

Wed 18/6

17:00-07:20

1 stop21h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 30/6

09:20-12:02

1 stop19h 42m

$1,421

Las VegasSydney

LAS - SYD

LASSYD

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sun 13/4

07:06-14:40

2 stops38h 34m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 28/4

16:20-23:35

1 stop24h 15m

$1,447

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Sydney

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Travel insights for flights from California to Sydney

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

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from California to Sydney 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 CA to SYD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 March 2025.

When flying from California to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Sydney by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney 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 Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Sydney by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, 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 Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. 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 Sydney. Reviews last updated 8 March 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from California to Sydney, see what other customers have to say about Air Tahiti Nui, Korean Air and ANA. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

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.

8.4
Very Good

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Boarding

8.7

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

9.1

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Sydney. 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 into for flights to Sydney from California?

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

  • How popular is this California to Sydney flight route?

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $759 on China Southern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $793 and ANA from $809 one-way.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from California to Sydney consider choosing KLM(75%), Air France(75%) or Delta(75%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from California to Sydney?

    The cheapest flight price from California to Sydney is $657. On average you can expect to pay $1,783. The most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $985.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from California to Sydney 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 9 airlines flying from California to Sydney

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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$658Average$1,427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$905Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$1,112Average$1,364FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,157Average$1,764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$1,216Average$1,743FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$1,262Average$1,576FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,353Average$1,691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,426Average$1,812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$1,437Average$1,925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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