Cheap flights from the United States to Australia from £361

LAX — SYD
29 Nov — 6 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from USA to Australia

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Cheapest flights from USA to Australia

Fri 13/1120:25 -
Nonstop15h 00m
Mon 16/1114:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 30/10£654
Fri 20/1122:35 -
1 stop28h 30m
Thu 3/1214:00 -
1 stop17h 00m
Deal found 26/10£669
Wed 11/1122:35 -
1 stop19h 00m
Tue 19/106:00 -
1 stop25h 00m
Deal found 27/10£670
Sun 6/1222:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Sat 12/1207:05 -
1 stop19h 05m
Deal found 28/10£680
Mon 16/1107:00 -
1 stop17h 45m
Mon 18/121:40 -
1 stop21h 19m
Deal found 27/10£692
Mon 23/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Wed 9/1219:15 -
1 stop30h 55m
Deal found 28/10£694
Tue 1/1221:45 -
Nonstop14h 05m
Tue 15/1213:10 -
Nonstop12h 55m
Deal found 30/10£704
Tue 10/1122:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Thu 28/107:05 -
1 stop19h 00m
Deal found 27/10£705
Sun 27/1222:40 -
Nonstop15h 20m
Wed 13/107:05 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 26/10£710
Sun 25/1023:35 -
1 stop17h 50m
Fri 6/1111:25 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 26/10£727
Tue 24/1122:35 -
1 stop18h 45m
Thu 3/1213:35 -
1 stop17h 25m
Deal found 26/10£727
Thu 26/1122:35 -
1 stop17h 40m
Tue 2/311:25 -
1 stop18h 35m
Deal found 28/10£728

Find flight deals from USA to Australia

Round-trip from

£638

One-way from

£361

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

£990

Good one-way deal

£374 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/2-1/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 00m total
  • USA to Australia
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 29/3-31/12
  • Nonstop
  • 15h 55m total
  • USA to Australia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£100 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£27 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to Australia.

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Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 24/3

23:50-09:30

Nonstop15h 40m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£361

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Wed 28/4

21:50-06:45

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£361

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 7/2

20:25-06:25

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£373

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 14/3

21:25-06:25

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£373

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Fri 13/11

20:25-06:25

Nonstop15h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£376

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 1/3

21:05-08:00

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

Los AngelesMelbourne

LAX Los Angeles - MEL Melbourne

LAXMEL

Los Angeles

Mon 23/11

20:55-08:00

Nonstop16h 05m

Melbourne

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 7/2

22:20-08:30

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

Los AngelesSydney

LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 10/2

22:20-08:30

Nonstop15h 10m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-06:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£389

DallasSydney

DFW Dallas/Fort Worth - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

DFWSYD

Dallas/Fort Worth

Sun 8/11

13:38-08:30

1 stop25h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 31/12

00:00-08:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£393

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Australia

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Australia

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Australia (average of £850). Flying from USA to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,236). 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 US to AU?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA to Australia as you normally would.

How often are flights from the United States to Australia delayed?

About 24% of weekly flights between United States and Australia have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 131 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for the United States to Australia flights?

Historically, flights departing in the evening are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on the United States to Australia flights?

Over the past year, American Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from USA to Australia is 39 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways,Delta, andQantas Airways from the United States to Australia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Entertainment

7.4

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2026

YVR - NAN

They didn’t enter the Tabua Club number on my boarding pass. Had to show my email to confirm my membership to enter the lounge at YVR.

Related info for your journey

  • How popular is this USA to Australia flight route?

  • How long is the flight from USA to Australia?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines fly from USA to Australia in about 15h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 48m. The distance between USA and Australia is about 7489 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    £300 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qantas Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and American Airlines, with prices starting from £302 and £304, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Australia (average of £850). Flying from USA to Australia in December is currently the most expensive (average of £1,236). 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 3 airlines flying from USA to Australia

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Qantas AirwaysCheapest£377Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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DeltaCheapest£477Average£822FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest£531Average£875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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