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$440+ Cheap flights from California to Australia

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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
Nov 28 — Dec 51
Fri 11/28
Fri 12/5
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 29, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/77:25 amLAX - BNE
1 stop30h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/1311:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop26h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$836
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/24:10 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop21h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/1611:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop25h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$840
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/23:53 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop20h 37mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/167:40 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$842
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/293:48 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop20h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/57:40 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$844
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Fri 10/319:50 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways
Wed 11/127:40 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/29$845
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/712:50 pmLAX - BNE
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/186:30 pmBNE - LAX
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$846
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1610:31 amLAX - BNE
1 stop26h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/2411:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop17h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$847
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/72:10 pmLAX - BNE
2 stops32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/136:30 pmBNE - LAX
2 stops35h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/28$848
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/73:51 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop20h 39mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/1312:10 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/27$849
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/2512:08 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop25h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1211:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop24h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/26$850
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/264:15 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop21h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/311:20 amSYD - SFO
1 stop22h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/27$851
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/31:49 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop22h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/811:45 amSYD - LAX
2 stops25h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/28$853

Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated October 29, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$836
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$440
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$977

Good round-trip deal

$1,006 or less

Good one-way deal

$599 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sat 11/15

6:50 pm-7:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

Brisbane

Wed 12/17

11:40 am-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$843

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

1:34 pm-7:30 am

1 stop23h 56m

Brisbane

Sun 11/23

11:40 am-2:56 pm

1 stop21h 16m

$847

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Thu 12/25

12:08 pm-7:30 am

1 stop25h 22m

Brisbane

Tue 1/13

11:40 am-2:58 pm

1 stop21h 18m

$850

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 11/24

8:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop17h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 11/28

12:10 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop19h 17m

$854

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 1/31

9:25 pm-7:25 am

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/13

11:20 am-6:10 am

Nonstop13h 50m

$856

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 3/22

3:35 pm-6:20 am

1 stop20h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 3/26

10:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$860

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Fri 2/27

10:35 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 3/14

10:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$862

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

5:20 pm-9:15 am

1 stop20h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/25

2:00 pm-12:24 pm

1 stop17h 24m

$863

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 11/26

10:40 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/12

12:10 pm-10:47 am

1 stop17h 37m

$870

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

10:26 am-9:15 am

1 stop27h 49m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 2/25

12:10 pm-11:01 am

1 stop17h 51m

$871

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Australia from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Australia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $222). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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 AU?

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 October 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from California to Australia is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 15% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Australia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Australia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Australia flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California 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 California to Australia flight route?

    This flight path from California to Australia was viewed by 58 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from California to Australia?

    There are many flights that can get you from California to Australia in 15h. Fly via United Airlines, Qantas Airways, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 7489 mi between California and Australia. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $442. Delta flights start at $480 while deals on Air Canada start at $509 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $222). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $735). 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 California to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$145Average$680FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
ANACheapest$405Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$497Average$1,122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$499Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Air CanadaCheapest$579Average$1,001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$741Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$795Average$1,156FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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