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$386+ 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 8/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$780
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$386
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$954

Good round-trip deal

$827 or less

Good one-way deal

$435 or less
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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 July 29, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Mon 10/202:30 pmLAX - SYD
2 stops27h 10mAir Canada
Sun 11/211:20 amSYD - LAX
1 stop24h 09mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$780
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/95:41 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/194:20 pmSYD - LAX
2 stops20h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$786
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 9/94:35 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops26h 45mAir Canada
Tue 9/236:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 7/29$796
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/112:50 amLAX - SYD
1 stop39h 35mANA
Mon 11/1012:25 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop24h 25mANA
Deal found 7/27$803
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/66:41 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/206:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$806
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:10 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop20h 25mAir New Zealand
Tue 9/3010:50 amSYD - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/28$836
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:15 amSNA - SYD
1 stop29h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/1712:10 pmSYD - SNA
1 stop25h 03mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$843
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/412:45 pmONT - SYD
2 stops25h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 9/179:10 amSYD - ONT
2 stops26h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$846
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Wed 8/131:25 pmSNA - SYD
1 stop24h 55mAir Canada
Wed 8/209:20 amSYD - SNA
1 stop20h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 7/28$862
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 8/125:15 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/226:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops27h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$878
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:05 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop25h 30mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/1610:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/29$880
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/110:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 40mQantas Airways
Sun 12/141:55 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop36h 00mQantas Airways
Deal found 7/29$883

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 10/12

5:15 pm-11:40 am

2 stops24h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/21

10:20 am-1:28 pm

1 stop21h 08m

$780

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 9/9

5:41 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 59m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 9/19

4:20 pm-8:11 pm

2 stops20h 51m

$786

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

4:35 pm-12:20 pm

2 stops26h 45m

Melbourne

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$796

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 9/1

12:50 am-9:25 am

1 stop39h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/10

12:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$803

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

6:41 pm-11:35 am

2 stops23h 54m

Melbourne

Wed 8/20

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$806

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 9/15

9:10 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/30

10:50 am-12:20 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$836

Santa AnaSydney

SNA - SYD

SNASYD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 9/10

8:15 am-6:55 am

1 stop29h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/17

12:10 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop25h 03m

$843

OntarioSydney

ONT - SYD

ONTSYD

Ontario

Thu 9/4

12:45 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 9/17

9:10 am-6:16 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$846

Santa AnaSydney

SNA - SYD

SNASYD

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 8/13

1:25 pm-7:20 am

1 stop24h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/20

9:20 am-12:24 pm

1 stop20h 04m

$862

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

5:15 pm-11:05 am

2 stops24h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 8/22

6:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$878

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,028). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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 July 29, 2025.

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

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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. 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 Australia. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with ANA, China Airlines, and Fiji Airways from California to Australia to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
754 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
202 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA
Air New Zealand
8.0
Very good
502 reviews
ANA
8.4
Very good
922 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.4

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

MNL - NRT

Flight delayed from 7pm to 2am, united airlines sold our tickets so they had to book us with AA

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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    This flight path from California to Australia was viewed by 53 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 California to Australia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ANA, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $415. American Airlines flights start at $425 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $478 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,028). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,619). 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$145Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$377Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
ANACheapest$418Average$938FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$499Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$697Average$1,157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$700Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$722Average$1,379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$741Average$1,489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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