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$318+ Cheap flights from Australia to California

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sat 11/29
Sat 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to California

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Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$604
(BestPriceTravel)

One-way from

$318
(BYOjet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$788

Good round-trip deal

$781 or less

Good one-way deal

$496 or less
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Cheapest flights from Australia to California
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to California. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.

This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Thu 11/2710:45 amBNE - SFO
1 stop22h 50mAir Canada
Thu 12/48:39 amSFO - BNE
2 stops30h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$604
This BYOjet 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:05 amBNE - SFO
2 stops22h 29mAir Canada
Mon 12/811:20 amSFO - BNE
1 stop27h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 10/29$636
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Wed 11/1210:45 amBNE - SFO
1 stop19h 35mAir Canada
Wed 12/38:39 amSFO - BNE
2 stops54h 06mAir Canada
Deal found 10/30$644
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/32:05 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop38h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/1610:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$653
This Qantas Airways 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 Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 11/1610:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/29$654
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.
Wed 11/55:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/121:46 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop22h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$655
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$656
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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.
Mon 11/102:05 pmSYD - LAX
2 stops23h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3010:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30$657
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.
Wed 12/105:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/209:50 amLAX - SYD
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$658
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 11/311:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:50 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30$659
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.
Mon 11/38:10 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/101:46 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop22h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29$661
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/46:05 amBNE - SFO
2 stops27h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 pmSFO - BNE
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/29$663

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Australia to California 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 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Australia to California that are best for you.

Fly from

Australia

Fly to

California

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/3

11:20 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

5:02 pm-6:10 am

1 stop18h 08m

$653

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/3

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 11/16

6:50 pm-9:15 am

1 stop19h 25m

$659

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 12/8

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

10:55 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 10m

$661

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 12/10

11:40 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 12/28

11:10 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$679

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 2/16

11:40 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

11:10 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$681

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Thu 2/19

11:40 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

11:10 pm-6:30 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$681

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 2/5

11:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop14h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

4:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$704

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 3/4

11:40 am-7:59 pm

1 stop26h 19m

Los Angeles

Sat 3/28

10:35 pm-6:30 am

1 stop38h 55m

$707

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/25

9:40 pm-9:39 pm

1 stop18h 59m

Los Angeles

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$711

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 12/5

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Mon 1/19

10:55 pm-9:05 am

Nonstop15h 10m

$711

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $440). Flying from Australia to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 AU to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Australia to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 23% on airfare.

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

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. 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 California. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Delta, and Qantas Airways from Australia to California have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Delta
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
925 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,996 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,034 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
208 reviews

Food

7.5

Crew

8.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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

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  • How popular is this Australia to California flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to California was viewed by 89 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 Australia to California?

    American Airlines, United Airlines, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Australia to California in just under 13h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 5h 19m. The distance between Australia and California is about 7489 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Fiji Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $318. Users have also found prices from $470 and $477 on Air New Zealand and Qantas Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $440). Flying from Australia to California in April is currently the most expensive (average of $610). 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 Australia to California

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to California. 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 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$1,470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$478Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$543Average$832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$570Average$872FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
United AirlinesCheapest$578Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$691Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
American AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,108FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air New ZealandCheapest$716Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,114FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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