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$358+ Cheap flights from Australia to California

SYD — LAX
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Australia to California

Thu 11/129:40 pm -
2 stops19h 33m
Sun 11/1510:15 am -
1 stop38h 30m
Deal found 11/3$690
Thu 11/129:40 pm -
1 stop36h 48m
Tue 11/2410:15 am -
1 stop38h 30m
Deal found 11/3$691
Mon 11/92:00 pm -
1 stop17h 00m
Sun 11/2210:35 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 11/2$692
Sat 11/149:40 pm -
1 stop17h 44m
Wed 11/257:00 am -
1 stop17h 45m
Deal found 11/2$697
Sat 11/711:40 pm -
1 stop30h 20m
Fri 1/2910:35 pm -
1 stop17h 50m
Deal found 11/4$701
Fri 11/2711:25 am -
1 stop19h 00m
Fri 1/2210:05 pm -
1 stop18h 30m
Deal found 11/3$702
Fri 11/2011:25 am -
1 stop18h 35m
Sat 12/510:35 pm -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 11/3$702
Fri 12/42:00 pm -
1 stop17h 00m
Tue 12/810:35 pm -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 11/3$702
Wed 11/1811:25 am -
1 stop19h 10m
Wed 11/259:50 pm -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 11/2$704
Thu 12/311:40 am -
1 stop18h 20m
Thu 12/1010:35 pm -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 11/2$704
Mon 11/1611:40 am -
1 stop18h 20m
Thu 12/1010:35 pm -
1 stop17h 40m
Deal found 11/1$705
Sun 11/89:40 pm -
2 stops19h 33m
Tue 11/248:20 am -
1 stop40h 25m
Deal found 11/4$707

Find flight deals from Australia to California

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$690
(Ovago)

One-way from

$358
(Orient Vacations)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$787

Good round-trip deal

$682 or less

Good one-way deal

$468 or less
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From Australia to California
One-way flight from Australia to California
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($76 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($26 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to California.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to California.

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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 3/1

11:20 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$424

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/19

11:20 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$425

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 1/21

11:20 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$425

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 4/20

9:30 am-6:10 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$425

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/18

11:20 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$425

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - LAX Los Angeles

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/16

11:20 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$425

SydneySan Francisco

SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - SFO San Francisco

SYDSFO

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 11/16

10:40 am-1:52 pm

1 stop22h 12m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$430

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL Melbourne - SFO San Francisco

MELSFO

Melbourne

Sun 2/7

1:35 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop18h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$454
Quickest round-trip

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE Brisbane - LAX Los Angeles

BNELAX

Brisbane

Wed 11/11

10:40 am-6:00 am

Nonstop13h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$471

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE Brisbane - LAX Los Angeles

BNELAX

Brisbane

Sun 2/14

10:40 am-6:05 am

Nonstop13h 25m

Los Angeles

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$472

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California

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Cheapflights Insights

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 $835). Flying from Australia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Australia to California is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to California

The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Australia to California?

The price you pay for your flight from Australia to California may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 84 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

Reviews of airlines servicing California

See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Delta, andQantas 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.

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Boarding

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this Australia to California flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Australia to California?

    United Airlines, Fiji Airways, and Delta can get you from Australia to California in just under 13h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 04m. The distance between Australia and California is about 7162 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 $277. Users have also found prices from $410 and $412 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to California (average of $835). Flying from Australia to California in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,141). 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 9 airlines flying from Australia to California

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$501Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$506Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$543Average$942FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$623Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
United AirlinesCheapest$626Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$649Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$725Average$1,166FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Air New ZealandCheapest$761Average$994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$1,109Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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