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Cheap flights from California to Australia from £268

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 20/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
2 Mar — 9 Mar1
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 31 January 2026.

Mon 2/323:50
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop39h 15m
Qantas Airways
Tue 17/311:20
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 29/1£555
Sun 1/223:00
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 00m
Qantas Airways
Sun 15/207:05
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop18h 55m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/1£558
Tue 17/222:50
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 10m
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/319:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 31/1£561
Sun 1/223:00
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 00m
Qantas Airways
Tue 10/219:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/1£575
Sun 8/223:45
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop36h 50m
Qantas Airways
Sat 21/211:20
SYD
-
LAX
Nonstop13h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/1£576
Mon 2/223:00
LAX
-
SYD
Nonstop15h 00m
Qantas Airways
Wed 11/219:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop30h 45m
Qantas Airways
Deal found 30/1£579
Thu 21/523:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Mon 25/506:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/1£608
Mon 11/523:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop19h 10m
Fiji Airways
Fri 22/513:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 31/1£610
Fri 20/323:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/314:00
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 30/1£616
Fri 13/323:05
SFO
-
SYD
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 20/314:00
SYD
-
SFO
2 stops25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£639
Sat 21/217:20
SFO
-
SYD
2 stops24h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 27/214:00
SYD
-
SFO
1 stop17h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 29/1£648
Wed 13/522:35
SFO
-
MEL
1 stop20h 30m
Fiji Airways
Sun 17/513:30
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 20m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 28/1£652

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 31 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£555

One-way from

£268

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£747

Good round-trip deal

£622 or less

Good one-way deal

£317 or less
Qantas Airways
  • Qantas Airways
  • 2/3-17/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 53h 00m total
  • California to Australia
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Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 20/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 30m total
  • California to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£11 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 31 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 23/5

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

06:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

£611

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 9/3

23:35-22:05

1 stop28h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/3

14:00-13:00

1 stop17h 00m

£611

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 11/5

23:55-12:05

1 stop19h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 22/5

13:15-13:05

1 stop16h 50m

£613

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 26/3

23:35-12:35

1 stop19h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 12/4

06:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

£614

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 8/3

23:35-22:05

1 stop28h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/6

13:15-13:05

1 stop16h 50m

£614

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

22:35-12:35

1 stop19h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

14:00-12:00

1 stop17h 00m

£614

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 5/4

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 28/4

06:00-12:55

1 stop23h 55m

£643

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

22:35-12:05

1 stop20h 30m

Melbourne

Sun 17/5

13:30-13:50

1 stop17h 20m

£652

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 23/2

23:50-09:10

1 stop38h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 26/2

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

£681

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 17/2

22:50-09:00

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 4/3

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

£696

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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 £162). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £576). 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 31 January 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.

Weekly flight availability from California to Australia

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Australia. 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 31 January 2026.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Saturday (23 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Australia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    This flight path from California to Australia was viewed by 20 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 £739, Fiji Airways can have you in Australia from California in 15h 55m. The distance from California to Australia is about 7857 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 £287. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and United 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 £162). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £576). 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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DeltaCheapest£379Average£623FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£555Average£688FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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United AirlinesCheapest£699Average£1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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