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$403+ Cheap flights from California to Australia

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LAX — SYD
Jun 23 — Jun 301
Mon 6/23
Mon 6/30
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated June 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$820
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$433
(Orbitz)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$952

Good round-trip deal

$921 or less

Good one-way deal

$501 or less
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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 June 18, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:10 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/222:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/18$818
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:10 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways
Sat 10/49:10 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 6/17$820
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/210:55 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mAmerican Airlines
Fri 8/159:10 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/17$821
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 9/812:50 amLAX - SYD
1 stop25h 25mANA
Tue 9/1611:50 amSYD - LAX
1 stop23h 55mANA
Deal found 6/17$823
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/1210:58 amLAX - SYD
1 stop27h 22mAir Canada
Tue 11/1111:20 amSYD - LAX
1 stop21h 04mAir Canada
Deal found 6/17$827
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/17. 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 8/3110:50 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 11/2811:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/17$833
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/2210:40 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mDelta
Tue 10/710:25 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/16$836
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/511:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Wed 8/271:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 6/16$838
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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.
Sun 8/311:15 amSJC - SYD
1 stop26h 20mDelta
Sun 8/179:25 amSYD - SJC
1 stop24h 39mDelta
Deal found 6/16$851
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 7/29:45 amSJC - SYD
2 stops28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/279:10 amSYD - SJC
2 stops24h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/18$858
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 9/216:39 pmSFO - MEL
2 stops24h 41mAir Canada
Wed 10/16:00 amMEL - SFO
2 stops23h 11mAir Canada
Deal found 6/16$872
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/16. 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 8/49:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 40mAir New Zealand
Mon 8/1112:05 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop18h 15mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/16$873

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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 June 18, 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

Sat 8/2

10:55 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/15

9:10 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 50m

$821

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 9/8

12:50 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/16

11:50 am-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$823

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

10:58 am-7:20 am

1 stop27h 22m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

11:20 am-1:24 pm

1 stop21h 04m

$827

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

11:10 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/25

5:45 pm-2:25 pm

Nonstop13h 40m

$832

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/31

8:20 pm-6:55 am

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 11/29

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$833

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

10:35 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/31

9:25 am-6:20 am

Nonstop13h 55m

$836

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 8/5

11:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop18h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/27

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

$838

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Sun 8/3

11:15 am-6:35 am

1 stop26h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 8/17

9:25 am-5:04 pm

1 stop24h 39m

$851

San JoseSydney

SJC - SYD

SJCSYD

San Jose

Wed 7/2

9:45 am-7:05 am

2 stops28h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 8/27

9:10 am-4:36 pm

2 stops24h 26m

$858

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX - MEL

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 8/4

9:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop20h 40m

Melbourne

Mon 8/11

12:05 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$873

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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,040). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 2025.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 2.0 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 2.0 in.

Temperature in Australia by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, 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 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 June 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan Airlines from California to Australia have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,205 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,494 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
742 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.
ANA
8.3
Very good
886 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.0

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

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.

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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    This flight path from California to Australia was viewed by 40 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $435. Delta flights start at $437 while deals on Air Canada start at $439 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of $1,040). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,635). 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 June 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$145Average$224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$499Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$572Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
DeltaCheapest$697Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$704Average$939FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
LufthansaCheapest$724Average$725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$748Average$1,464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$768Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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