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Cheap flights from California to Australia from £358

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 29/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
12 Sep — 19 Sep1
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 13 August 2026.

Mon 7/923:55 -
1 stop18h 55m
Mon 21/913:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 10/8£586
Fri 18/923:55 -
1 stop18h 55m
Wed 30/913:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 8/8£599
Thu 17/923:30 -
Nonstop15h 00m
Tue 6/1014:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 10/8£654
Sun 18/1023:55 -
1 stop28h 30m
Tue 3/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 10/8£672
Sat 26/923:55 -
1 stop29h 30m
Wed 7/1014:15 -
1 stop16h 50m
Deal found 10/8£673
Wed 21/1023:55 -
1 stop18h 55m
Thu 12/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 12/8£674
Sat 26/923:55 -
1 stop18h 55m
Thu 8/1006:05 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 8/8£674
Mon 7/922:55 -
Nonstop15h 10m
Mon 21/909:10 -
Nonstop13h 50m
Deal found 10/8£717
Wed 23/909:00 -
2 stops33h 50m
Wed 30/913:15 -
3 stops35h 59m
Deal found 9/8£738
Sun 27/923:25 -
1 stop30h 00m
Sun 4/1015:25 -
1 stop16h 15m
Deal found 13/8£755
Sat 5/1216:55 -
2 stops24h 40m
Sun 13/1214:00 -
2 stops26h 21m
Deal found 12/8£771
Sun 4/1023:25 -
1 stop26h 00m
Sun 18/1014:15 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 11/8£823

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 13 August 2026.

Round-trip from

£586

One-way from

£358

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£721

Good round-trip deal

£744 or less

Good one-way deal

£374 or less
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  • 7/9-21/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 45m total
  • California to Australia
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  • 29/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 23h 45m total
  • California to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£58 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£16 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 13 August 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 Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/2

22:35-12:35

1 stop19h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/2

06:00-12:00

1 stop25h 00m

£674

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/2

20:25-06:25

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/2

11:20-06:20

Nonstop14h 00m

£722

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 3/2

10:15-06:20

1 stop25h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 17/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

£726

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 31/1

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 18/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

£761

OaklandSydney

OAK Oakland - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

OAKSYD

Oakland

Wed 28/10

08:20-19:45

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/11

21:40-20:09

1 stop17h 29m

£865

OaklandSydney

OAK Oakland - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

OAKSYD

Oakland

Fri 25/9

08:30-18:50

1 stop17h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 2/10

20:45-20:30

1 stop16h 45m

£865

OaklandSydney

OAK Oakland - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

OAKSYD

Oakland

Wed 18/11

08:10-19:45

1 stop40h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

21:40-19:35

1 stop16h 55m

£877

OaklandMelbourne

OAK Oakland - MEL Melbourne

OAKMEL

Oakland

Mon 24/8

08:30-07:35

2 stops30h 05m

Melbourne

Thu 27/8

15:25-20:30

2 stops22h 05m

£903

OaklandSydney

OAK Oakland - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

OAKSYD

Oakland

Wed 18/11

08:10-19:45

1 stop40h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/12

21:40-10:05

2 stops55h 25m

£938

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 24/12

19:45-06:20

1 stop39h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 9/1

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

£976

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of £703). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,045). 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 13 August 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 13 August 2026.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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 88 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.

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 14 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 £722, Fiji Airways can have you in Australia from California in 15h. 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 £297. 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of £703). Flying from California to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,045). 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£385Average£808FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest£526Average£718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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