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$378+ 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 10/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$672
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$378
(BYOjet)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$855

Good round-trip deal

$815 or less

Good one-way deal

$493 or less
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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 September 17, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/132:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Mon 11/1710:45 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 45mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/15$672
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/610:00 amBNE - SFO
1 stop17h 28mAir Canada
Fri 10/318:38 amSFO - BNE
2 stops30h 07mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$675
This Tripair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Tripair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/611:40 amBNE - SFO
Nonstop13h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/1911:10 pmSFO - BNE
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$680
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/67:40 pmBNE - SFO
2 stops20h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/198:20 amSFO - BNE
2 stops26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$681
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/219:40 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop20h 19mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/289:20 amLAX - SYD
2 stops40h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 9/14$685
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/162:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Mon 10/2011:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/16$686
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/289:10 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Mon 10/1310:10 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/15$687
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/307:30 amSYD - LAX
2 stops22h 18mAir Canada
Thu 11/202:10 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop24h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$689
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/3011:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Thu 11/610:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 9/15$690
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/1510:20 amSYD - LAX
1 stop29h 08mAir Canada
Sun 10/1912:20 pmLAX - SYD
2 stops29h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$691
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/98:05 pmBNE - LAX
Nonstop13h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 10/159:35 pmLAX - BNE
Nonstop14h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$693
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 12/1111:25 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 25mFiji Airways
Sun 1/1810:45 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 35mFiji Airways
Deal found 9/15$694

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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 September 17, 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

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Mon 2/9

11:40 am-6:50 am

Nonstop13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

11:10 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop14h 20m

$686

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/23

9:40 pm-10:01 pm

2 stops42h 21m

Los Angeles

Sun 10/26

9:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops40h 25m

$702

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 11/11

10:40 am-5:40 am

Nonstop14h 00m

Los Angeles

Sun 1/11

10:35 pm-8:30 am

Nonstop14h 55m

$702

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

10:30 am-6:40 am

Nonstop14h 10m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/5

4:10 pm-10:00 am

1 stop22h 50m

$707

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Thu 10/16

11:55 am-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/3

10:35 pm-9:30 am

Nonstop15h 55m

$713

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Wed 10/15

11:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Mon 11/17

10:26 am-10:00 am

1 stop28h 34m

$713

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 10/13

11:55 am-2:57 pm

1 stop21h 02m

Los Angeles

Wed 11/12

12:00 pm-10:00 am

1 stop27h 00m

$713

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/30

11:05 am-6:45 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

1:34 pm-9:15 am

1 stop24h 41m

$716

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/19

9:40 pm-5:00 am

1 stop25h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/10

7:00 am-7:45 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$719

BrisbaneSan Francisco

BNE - SFO

BNESFO

Brisbane

Wed 3/11

9:45 am-8:34 pm

1 stop27h 49m

San Francisco

Sun 3/15

7:13 pm-11:30 am

2 stops23h 17m

$720

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $246). Flying from Australia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 17, 2025.

When flying from Australia to California, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to California

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to California. 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 September 17, 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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 September 17, 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
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
907 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Fiji Airways
8.0
Very good
205 reviews

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 16
6.0
Good

Christopher,Jun 2025

LAX - NAN

No attempt to make you comfortable. All they care about is how can they pack more people on the plane and how can they charge you for as much as possible. I find it invasive and discriminatory that you weigh my carryon (or any of my naggage frankly). If I physically weighed 15kilos more and my bag weighed under your stupid and arbitrary weight limit I would not be charged... but if I'm a person who is skinny and weighs less, well heaven forbid my bag is 1 kilo heavier than you wish!! $$$ VERY VERY DISCRIMINATORY POLICY!! NEXT TIME I'LL TRY TO EAT MY BAGGAGE SO THAT I CAN TAKE ON AS MUCH WEIGHT AS I WANT! Yeah... sounds ridiculous doesn't it!? No more ridiculous than you charging more for people who bring more baggage weight while letting obese people carry on all the weight they want! It just proves it has absolutely nothing to do with safety, or even your operating costs... Just squeezing as much money out of us as possible!!

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  • How popular is this Australia to California flight route?

    This flight path from Australia to California was viewed by 87 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?

    United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from Australia to California in just under 13h 10m. Your travel time can differ by up to 29h 11m. The distance between Australia and California is about 7065 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 $420. Users have also found prices from $485 and $487 on United Airlines and Delta, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $246). Flying from Australia to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $325). 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 September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$1,509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$478Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$578Average$1,234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$596Average$843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$605Average$856FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$705Average$1,192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air New ZealandCheapest$714Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
American AirlinesCheapest$730Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$757Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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