$346+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
May 24 — May 311
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to California flight deals. Data was last updated May 19, 2025.
Most accurate provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | AranGrant 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $699 (BYOjet) |
One-way from | $346 (Flightnetwork) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | May |
Average price | $766 |
Good round-trip deal | $923 or less |
Good one-way deal | $539 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Australia to CaliforniaExplore 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 May 19, 2025.
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 May 19, 2025.
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 7/161:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Sun 7/2711:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/19![Fiji Airways logo]()
$699
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 8/11:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/52:05 pmLAX - SYD
2 stops31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$726
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Mon 6/29:10 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Fri 7/410:55 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/19![Qantas Airways logo]()
$727
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/149:20 amSYD - LAX
1 stop31h 23mAir Canada
Thu 11/612:45 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop25h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 5/18![Air Canada logo]()
$737
This BestPriceTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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.
Fri 10/109:45 amMEL - LAX
Nonstop14h 15mQantas Airways
Wed 10/228:50 pmLAX - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mQantas Airways
Deal found 5/19![Qantas Airways logo]()
$743
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/122:15 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 35mFiji Airways
Wed 12/1010:45 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 00mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/18![Fiji Airways logo]()
$744
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/287:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 45mAir New Zealand
Sun 11/27:05 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop20h 45mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/18![Air New Zealand logo]()
$753
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/271:50 pmBNE - LAX
1 stop16h 30mAir New Zealand
Wed 11/268:00 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop19h 55mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/18![Air New Zealand logo]()
$755
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/19. 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 10/3011:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 10/3111:55 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/19![Fiji Airways logo]()
$759
This Aunt Betty deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Aunt Betty is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/211:50 amSYD - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Fri 9/510:10 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop19h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 5/18![Air New Zealand logo]()
$760
This Fiji Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 Fiji Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/31:15 pmSYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Fri 11/710:05 pmSFO - SYD
1 stop19h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 5/18![Fiji Airways logo]()
$768
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/18. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/510:00 amBNE - LAX
1 stop28h 28mAir Canada
Mon 10/278:30 amLAX - BNE
1 stop30h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 5/18![Air Canada logo]()
$770
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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 May 19, 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
Wed 7/16
1:15 pm-12:55 pm
1 stop16h 40m
Los Angeles
Sun 7/27
11:55 pm-11:45 am
1 stop18h 50m
$699
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 8/1
1:15 pm-12:55 pm
1 stop16h 40m
Los Angeles
Tue 8/5
2:05 pm-2:40 pm
2 stops31h 35m
$726
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 6/2
9:10 am-6:00 am
Nonstop13h 50m
Los Angeles
Fri 7/4
10:55 pm-7:05 am
Nonstop15h 10m
$727
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 9/14
9:20 am-11:43 pm
1 stop31h 23m
Los Angeles
Thu 11/6
12:45 pm-9:35 am
1 stop25h 50m
$737
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Fri 10/10
9:45 am-6:00 am
Nonstop14h 15m
Los Angeles
Wed 10/22
8:50 pm-6:45 am
Nonstop15h 55m
$743
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Wed 11/12
2:15 pm-11:50 am
1 stop16h 35m
Los Angeles
Wed 12/10
10:45 pm-12:45 pm
1 stop19h 00m
$744
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Sun 9/28
7:35 am-12:20 pm
1 stop21h 45m
Los Angeles
Sun 11/2
7:05 pm-10:50 am
1 stop20h 45m
$753
BrisbaneLos Angeles
BNE - LAX
BNELAX
Brisbane
Wed 8/27
1:50 pm-1:20 pm
1 stop16h 30m
Los Angeles
Wed 11/26
8:00 pm-9:55 am
1 stop19h 55m
$755
BrisbaneLos Angeles
BNE - LAX
BNELAX
Brisbane
Sun 10/5
10:00 am-9:28 pm
1 stop28h 28m
Los Angeles
Mon 10/27
8:30 am-7:40 am
1 stop30h 10m
$770
MelbourneLos Angeles
MEL - LAX
MELLAX
Melbourne
Wed 10/1
9:30 am-6:40 am
Nonstop14h 10m
Los Angeles
Thu 10/23
8:20 pm-9:15 am
1 stop18h 55m
$780
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Best time to book a flight from Australia to California
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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 $327). 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 May 19, 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 May 19, 2025.
The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).
Rainfall in California by month
Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.
Temperature in California by month
Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).
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 May 19, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Air Tahiti Nui, EVA Air and Japan Airlines 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.
Crew
9.0
Food
7.8
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.7
Boarding
8.7
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentIsabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Crew
9.0
Food
7.8
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.7
Boarding
8.7
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentIsabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Crew
9.0
Food
7.8
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.7
Boarding
8.7
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentIsabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Crew
9.0
Food
7.8
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.7
Boarding
8.7
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentIsabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Crew
9.0
Food
7.8
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.7
Boarding
8.7
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentIsabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
Crew
9.0
Food
7.8
Entertainment
7.3
Comfort
8.1
Overall
8.7
Boarding
8.7
Reviews
1 / 2
10.0
ExcellentIsabelle,Apr 2023
AKL - PPT
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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 May 19, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$455 | Average$1,439 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$478 | Average$1,035 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$502 | Average$831 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$578 | Average$1,205 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$612 | Average$986 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$700 | Average$1,142 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$707 | Average$1,226 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$708 | Average$1,116 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$896 | Average$1,322 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$958 | Average$967 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% |