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$328+ Cheap flights from the United States to Australia

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LAX — SYD
Jan 3 — Jan 101
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This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Sat 12/1310:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Sat 12/2711:50 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$775
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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.
Thu 12/410:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Wed 12/1711:20 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/3$779
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sat 12/62:10 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop24h 35mAir Canada
Thu 12/2510:45 amBNE - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 12/2$791
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Fri 12/52:10 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop24h 35mAir Canada
Tue 12/2310:45 amBNE - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 12/4$801
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3010:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop18h 00mFiji Airways
Fri 1/2311:25 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/2$803
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Tue 12/28:50 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 10mQantas Airways
Tue 12/2312:10 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 05mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$806
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/48:20 amLAX - BNE
1 stop30h 25mAir Canada
Thu 12/1810:45 amBNE - LAX
1 stop20h 39mAir Canada
Deal found 12/4$807
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/2610:35 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 45mFiji Airways
Thu 1/811:50 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 12/2$808
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Sun 12/710:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Sun 12/215:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/3$808
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/116:10 pmLAX - BNE
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/2910:45 amBNE - LAX
1 stop19h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$810
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Wed 12/310:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Thu 12/1111:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$811
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Sat 12/610:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Tue 1/135:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 12/2$812

Find flight deals from USA to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated December 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gurufare
3 stars

Round-trip from

$673
(oojo)

One-way from

$328
(oojo)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,989

Good round-trip deal

$839 or less

Good one-way deal

$429 or less
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One-way flight from USA to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($252 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($56 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Australia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to Australia.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Australia that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

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Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Fri 2/13

11:45 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop14h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 2/18

11:05 am-6:25 am

Nonstop13h 20m

$849

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 4/19

5:27 pm-6:55 am

1 stop20h 28m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 5/11

9:30 am-6:10 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$850

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 1/20

6:30 am-2:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/25

11:20 am-4:29 pm

1 stop24h 09m

$851

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

10:50 pm-9:00 am

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 1/17

11:20 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 45m

$851

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

11:45 pm-8:20 am

Nonstop14h 35m

Brisbane

Wed 1/21

11:05 am-6:25 am

Nonstop13h 20m

$852

DallasMelbourne

DFW - MEL

DFWMEL

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat 2/14

6:20 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop17h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 2/18

6:30 pm-7:45 am

1 stop30h 15m

$856

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

3:40 pm-6:55 am

1 stop22h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 5/29

9:30 am-6:10 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$858

Los AngelesBrisbane

LAX - BNE

LAXBNE

Los Angeles

Sun 12/7

7:25 am-7:30 am

1 stop30h 05m

Brisbane

Sat 1/17

11:40 am-12:24 pm

1 stop18h 44m

$859

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 3/5

10:35 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/10

10:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$860

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 2/9

10:55 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/27

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

$860

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Australia

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

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Australia (average of $168). Flying from USA to Australia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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 US to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 4, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from USA to Australia by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

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

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

Weekly flight availability from USA to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from USA 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 4, 2025.

The most flights from US0 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).

How often are flights from the United States to Australia delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between United States and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 149 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Friday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Tuesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Australia flights?

Over the last year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

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 December 4, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Australia, such as Fiji Airways, Delta, and Qantas Airways. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve USA to Australia flights?

    Travelers who are going to Australia from the USA will find flights available from Los Angeles International Airport into Brisbane Airport. Los Angeles Airport is located 18 miles from the city center and has four parallel runways. Brisbane Airport is a hub for Qantas, Virgin Australia, and Jetstar. Los Angeles also offers flights into Melbourne at Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, which is 14 miles from the city center. This is the second busiest airport found in Australia. Another common destination in Australia is Sydney, which can be reached from Honolulu, Hawaii. Sydney Airport is the largest in the country and is a hub for many airlines like Jetstar and Tigerair.

  • Which airlines fly directly from USA to Australia?

    Passengers looking for direct, nonstop flights will have several choices when leaving from Los Angeles International Airport. Direct, nonstop flights are available to Brisbane from Hawaiian Airlines, Virgin Australia, Qantas, and American Airlines. This airport also serves Sydney through Delta Air Lines, Virgin Australia, and Qantas. Travelers can also reach Melbourne on a direct flight. While many other cities offer flights to Australia from the USA, the vast majority of flights have at least one stopover between the two locations. These flights can be fairly long so that may not be a problem for many travelers.

  • What are the stopover options between USA to Australia?

    Leaving from Los Angeles for Melbourne, there are dozens of flights that have a stop or more involved. Some of the stops include Brisbane Airport, Sydney Airport, and Canberra Airport. In addition to single stop flights, there are flights with two stops. In most cases, the flights with additional stops are going to be the least expensive option for travelers on a budget. There are also stopover flights from many other airports in the United States in places including Boston, Colorado Springs, and Salt Lake City going to many destinations in Australia.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from the USA to Australia?

    Visiting Australia from the United States requires both a passport and a visa. Travelers are eligible for an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) for tourism or business purposes.

  • How popular is this USA to Australia flight route?

  • How long is the flight from USA to Australia?

    For as low as $849, Delta can have you in Australia from USA in 14h 35m. The distance between USA and Australia is about 7162 mi. 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 USA to Australia one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Jetstar, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $129. However, be on the lookout for offers from ANA and Fiji Airways, as they are both options that can get you from USA to Australia for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Australia (average of $168). Flying from USA to Australia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $688). 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 are the most eco-friendly airlines from the USA to Australia?

    If you plan on traveling to Australia from the USA, you should travel with an eco-friendly airline. This is because by doing so, you’d be participating in sustainable travel. Delta Airlines is one of the eco-friendly air travel companies that offer flights to Australia from the USA. In its efforts to reduce its fuel emissions, the company has been purchasing new aircraft that consume less fuel, as it is conscious that jet fuel is the leading contributor to the carbon footprint. Hawaiian Airlines is another environmentally friendly airline that has flights that ply the USA to Australia route. A company dedicated to bettering itself, this airline connects its parked planes to efficient external sources of electricity. The company has registered a reduction in the amount of jet fuel the aircraft use to keep its systems and equipment due to this move.

  • How can I fly more sustainably from the USA to Australia?

    To fly sustainably from the USA to Australia, you should fly during the day. This is because, at night, airplanes make clouds that typically obstruct radiation from the earth from escaping. If each passenger in a plane carried less luggage, their aircraft would produce fewer emissions. Hence, another way to lessen your environmental impact when flying to Australia from the USA is by packing as lightly as you can. Apart from the methods mentioned above, you can reduce your carbon footprint while flying by calculating the emissions your flight has produced and purchasing an equal amount of carbon offsets. By doing so, you’ll be contributing the funds used by conservation organizations to set up projects that minimize the effects of emissions.

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Top 10 airlines flying from USA to Australia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$48Average$98FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Philippine AirlinesCheapest$145Average$673FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
JetBlueCheapest$248Average$905FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$267Average$1,160FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ANACheapest$405Average$1,013FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$985FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
Air CanadaCheapest$488Average$1,184FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$499Average$972FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$598Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$645Average$1,478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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