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Cheap flights from California to Australia from £368

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 25/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
13 Jun — 20 Jun1
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 14 May 2026.

Sun 21/623:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Sun 28/614:10
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop15h 55m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/5£647
Sun 28/623:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Wed 5/813:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/5£671
Tue 18/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Mon 31/813:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/5£696
Mon 3/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Wed 12/813:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/5£699
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Thu 17/913:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/5£699
Wed 22/723:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Thu 13/813:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 13/5£700
Mon 3/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Wed 19/806:05
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop24h 00m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/5£701
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop29h 15m
Fiji Airways
Sun 13/906:00
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop24h 05m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 11/5£702
Sun 9/823:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Wed 16/913:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/5£702
Tue 1/923:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Tue 8/913:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 10/5£704
Sun 21/623:55
LAX
-
SYD
1 stop18h 55m
Fiji Airways
Wed 1/713:15
SYD
-
LAX
1 stop16h 50m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 14/5£725
Sun 18/1023:25
SFO
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MEL
1 stop20h 00m
Fiji Airways
Wed 21/1014:25
MEL
-
SFO
1 stop17h 15m
Fiji Airways
Deal found 12/5£862

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 14 May 2026.

Round-trip from

£647

One-way from

£368

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£664

Good one-way deal

£374 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 21/6-28/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 50m total
  • California to Australia
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ANA
  • ANA
  • 25/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • California to Australia
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£13 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 14 May 2026.
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Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 2/6

20:22-06:55

1 stop17h 33m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

£737

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 23/8

22:45-07:00

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/8

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

£737

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 4/11

22:15-08:30

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 17/11

10:40-05:40

Nonstop14h 00m

£740

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 9/6

13:25-06:55

1 stop24h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

£741

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 21/6

13:25-06:55

1 stop24h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 28/6

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

£741

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 8/7

22:45-07:00

Nonstop15h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/8

10:20-14:08

1 stop20h 48m

£747

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sat 24/10

22:35-09:15

1 stop40h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/11

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

£751

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Mon 17/8

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

20:45-20:30

1 stop16h 45m

£868

OaklandMelbourne

OAK - MEL

OAKMEL

Oakland

Fri 11/9

08:30-13:20

2 stops35h 50m

Melbourne

Sun 13/9

17:25-20:30

2 stops20h 05m

£909

OaklandMelbourne

OAK - MEL

OAKMEL

Oakland

Fri 14/8

08:25-10:35

2 stops33h 10m

Melbourne

Tue 18/8

16:30-20:25

2 stops20h 55m

£909

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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

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from California to Australia, you should look to book at least 38 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of £656). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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 14 May 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 14 May 2026.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 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 £740, United Airlines can have you in Australia from California in 15h 15m. The distance from California to Australia is about 7489 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 £294. 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of £656). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,032). 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 airline flying from California to Australia

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£565Average£703FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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