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$413+ 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 12/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
Jan 11 — Jan 181
Sun 1/11
Sun 1/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

Cheapest flights from California to Australia
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 December 12, 2025.

This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 BestPriceTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/289:25 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 1/137:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop30h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$802
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:25 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways
Wed 1/1411:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$814
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1010:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 12/165:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/9$824
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/138:50 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 12/267:40 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop12h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$833
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Sat 12/138:50 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/1312:10 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$838
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/138:50 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 1/136:30 pmBNE - LAX
1 stop30h 30mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$844
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2310:50 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Thu 1/155:50 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop32h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/11$848
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
Fri 12/121:49 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop22h 41mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/1812:10 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/11$850
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3110:50 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Sat 1/1711:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$852
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2211:45 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 35mDelta
Fri 2/2010:40 amBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/10$854
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:25 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mQantas Airways
Tue 1/137:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop30h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/10$855
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
Mon 12/2910:55 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/1211:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/10$858

Find flight deals from California to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated December 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$757
(oojo)

One-way from

$413
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,255

Good round-trip deal

$824 or less

Good one-way deal

$440 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 December 12, 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

Mon 2/16

11:50 pm-7:30 am

1 stop37h 40m

Brisbane

Sun 4/19

8:35 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop12h 55m

$758

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 3/9

11:35 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop14h 45m

Brisbane

Wed 3/25

10:05 am-6:20 am

Nonstop13h 15m

$854

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Mon 2/16

11:45 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop14h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 3/25

10:05 am-6:20 am

Nonstop13h 15m

$854

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Wed 12/17

11:45 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop14h 35m

Brisbane

Sun 12/28

10:40 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 25m

$854

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 2/17

8:05 pm-9:15 am

1 stop18h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/4

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$859

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 12/29

10:55 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/12

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$860

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

10:55 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/8

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$860

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 2/14

10:35 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 2/23

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$861

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 3/7

10:35 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 4/6

9:30 am-6:10 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$862

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

1:38 pm-9:15 am

1 stop24h 37m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 2/1

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$863

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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 $223). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $789). 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 December 12, 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from California 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 December 12, 2025.

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

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 71 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 14h 45m. Fly via Qantas Airways, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. There are 7162 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 Fiji Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $291. Delta flights start at $365 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $366 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 $223). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $789). 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 December 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$145Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
DeltaCheapest$173Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$403Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
ANACheapest$405Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$499Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$741Average$1,207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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