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Cheap flights from California to Australia from £309

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 27/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
1 May — 8 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

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Cheapest flights from California to Australia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Australia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Tue 12/523:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Tue 26/506:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/3£535
Thu 13/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Mon 31/813:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£536
Fri 14/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Mon 31/813:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/3£537
Tue 12/523:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 31/506:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£538
Sat 18/423:55
LAX
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SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 26/413:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£552
Thu 13/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/807:20
SYD
-
LAX
2 stops22h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£564
Fri 14/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 31/808:20
SYD
-
LAX
2 stops21h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/3£583
Fri 31/723:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 16/813:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£586
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/913:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/3£621
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 17/906:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/3£624
Mon 7/923:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 10/913:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 29/3£627
Mon 18/523:55
LAX
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SYD
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/813:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 30/3£628

Find flight deals from California to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£535

One-way from

£309

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£719

Good round-trip deal

£710 or less

Good one-way deal

£382 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 12/5-26/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 20m total
  • California to Australia
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  • Fiji Airways
  • 27/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 10m total
  • California to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£12 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from California to Australia 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 7/9

23:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/9

13:15-13:05

1 stop16h 50m

£627

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

10:15-06:55

1 stop27h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

£778

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 20/7

21:34-06:55

1 stop40h 21m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 29/7

10:20-10:34

1 stop17h 14m

£796

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

23:05-07:05

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 29/5

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

£815

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Fri 15/5

07:00-18:50

1 stop18h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

20:45-20:35

1 stop16h 50m

£881

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Wed 2/9

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

20:45-20:15

1 stop16h 30m

£883

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Thu 3/9

08:15-18:50

1 stop17h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 15/9

20:45-20:15

1 stop16h 30m

£883

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 12/5

18:45-07:05

1 stop19h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 19/5

21:25-17:45

Nonstop13h 20m

£884
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

22:30-06:25

Nonstop14h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/5

21:25-17:45

Nonstop13h 20m

£901

OaklandMelbourne

OAK - MEL

OAKMEL

Oakland

Thu 3/9

08:15-12:05

2 stops34h 50m

Melbourne

Fri 11/9

17:25-20:15

2 stops19h 50m

£922

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Australia

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of £167). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £599). 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 CA to AU?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Australia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 1 April 2026.

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

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    This flight path from California to Australia was viewed by 19 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 California to Australia?

    For as low as £881, Fiji Airways can have you in Australia from California in 18h 50m. The distance from California to Australia is about 7430 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qantas Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £300. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from California to Australia for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of £167). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £599). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Fiji AirwaysCheapest£289Average£648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£577Average£717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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