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$407+ Cheap flights from Australia to California

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SYD — LAX
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
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Cheap flight deals from Australia to California

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to California flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$713
(BYOjet)

One-way from

$407
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$912

Good round-trip deal

$786 or less

Good one-way deal

$480 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 July 3, 2025.

This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/151:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 8/1911:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$713
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/151:15 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 8/2211:05 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$716
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/239:20 amSYD - LAX
1 stop23h 48mAir Canada
Thu 10/235:15 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop21h 05mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$732
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/86:00 amMEL - LAX
2 stops27h 13mAir Canada
Sun 8/175:15 pmLAX - MEL
2 stops25h 20mAir Canada
Deal found 6/30$754
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 7/1511:50 amSYD - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Sat 7/2610:10 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 7/1$754
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/151:30 pmMEL - LAX
1 stop16h 25mFiji Airways
Tue 8/1911:55 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 05mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/1$756
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/511:40 amBNE - LAX
1 stop18h 15mFiji Airways
Tue 8/1211:55 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop17h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 7/3$763
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/88:35 amMEL - LAX
1 stop21h 10mAir New Zealand
Thu 9/2510:10 pmLAX - MEL
1 stop19h 40mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/30$770
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/319:45 amBNE - LAX
1 stop20h 35mAir New Zealand
Sat 8/29:10 pmLAX - BNE
1 stop20h 50mAir New Zealand
Deal found 6/30$772
This Tripair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/19:30 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 8/145:55 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1$772
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/239:25 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Mon 10/2010:30 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/3$783
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Fri 8/89:20 amSYD - SFO
2 stops44h 00mAir Canada
Fri 8/157:40 pmSFO - SYD
2 stops31h 00mAir Canada
Deal found 7/2$809

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 July 3, 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

Fri 8/15

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

11:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop18h 50m

$713

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/15

1:15 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Fri 8/22

11:05 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop15h 00m

$716

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 9/23

9:20 am-4:08 pm

1 stop23h 48m

Los Angeles

Thu 10/23

5:15 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 05m

$732

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 7/15

11:50 am-1:20 pm

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/26

10:10 pm-8:45 am

1 stop17h 35m

$754

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 8/8

6:00 am-4:13 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Los Angeles

Sun 8/17

5:15 pm-11:35 am

2 stops25h 20m

$754

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Fri 8/15

1:30 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

11:55 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$756

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Tue 8/5

11:40 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Los Angeles

Tue 8/12

11:55 pm-10:25 am

1 stop17h 30m

$763

MelbourneLos Angeles

MEL - LAX

MELLAX

Melbourne

Mon 9/8

8:35 am-12:45 pm

1 stop21h 10m

Los Angeles

Thu 9/25

10:10 pm-10:50 am

1 stop19h 40m

$770

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/1

9:30 am-6:10 am

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 8/14

5:55 pm-6:55 am

1 stop20h 00m

$772

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Thu 7/31

9:45 am-1:20 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 8/2

9:10 pm-11:00 am

1 stop20h 50m

$772

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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 $326). 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 July 3, 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to USCA are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 July 3, 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.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
EVA Air
8.4
Very good
1,215 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Japan Airlines
8.3
Very good
1,505 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
China Airlines
8.3
Very good
744 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,320 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very good
64 reviews

Boarding

8.7

Entertainment

7.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.8

Overall

8.7

Crew

9.0

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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 78 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • 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 $422. Users have also found prices from $439 and $457 on Air Canada 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, 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 $326). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AustraliaCheapest$455Average$1,467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
DeltaCheapest$478Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$578Average$1,262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Fiji AirwaysCheapest$596Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Air CanadaCheapest$605Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
American AirlinesCheapest$700Average$1,147FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$704Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Qantas AirwaysCheapest$704Average$1,209FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Singapore AirlinesCheapest$896Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EVA AirCheapest$958Average$967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%

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