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Cheap flights from California to Australia from £381

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 24/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Australia (AU0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£696

One-way from

£381
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 5/2-22/2
  • Nonstop
  • 29h 10m total
  • California to Australia
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 40h 00m total
  • 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 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1213:45LAX - SYD
1 stop21h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 25/211:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£698
Sat 28/1222:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mDelta
Fri 17/111:05SYD - LAX
Nonstop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 18/12£943
Wed 25/1220:10SFO - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 20/112:10SYD - SFO
Nonstop13h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,137
Tue 31/1200:05LAX - SYD
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/106:30SYD - LAX
2 stops36h 29mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,138
Sun 29/1216:45SFO - SYD
1 stop20h 50mDelta
Wed 15/111:05SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 48mDelta
Deal found 17/12£1,149
Tue 31/1221:45SFO - MEL
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 21/111:00MEL - SFO
2 stops20h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,208
Mon 23/1222:35LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 55mFiji Airways
Mon 3/314:00SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/12£1,219
Wed 25/1217:00SFO - SYD
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 23/114:00SYD - SFO
2 stops20h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/12£1,245
Tue 31/1223:05SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Tue 21/113:00MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£1,361
Thu 26/1223:35SFO - SYD
1 stop41h 25mCathay Pacific
Sun 26/111:05SYD - SFO
1 stop28h 55mCathay Pacific
Deal found 18/12£1,361
Tue 24/1222:45LAX - SYD
2 stops23h 55mAir Tahiti Nui
Mon 30/1219:15SYD - LAX
2 stops33h 35mAir Tahiti Nui
Deal found 18/12£1,551
Sat 28/1205:30OAK - SYD
2 stops32h 05mDelta
Tue 31/1211:05SYD - OAK
2 stops31h 08mDelta
Deal found 18/12£1,562

Find flights from California to Australia within your budget

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 19 December 2024.

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Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 5/2

22:40-09:05

Nonstop15h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

11:20-06:05

Nonstop13h 45m

£696

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 1/2

22:22-08:35

Nonstop15h 13m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

11:05-06:05

Nonstop14h 00m

£707

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 2/3

08:30-19:45

2 stops40h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/3

06:00-12:50

1 stop24h 50m

£787

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 19/1

14:43-15:35

2 stops29h 52m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 30/1

17:25-19:45

1 stop21h 20m

£788

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 5/2

07:45-19:45

1 stop17h 00m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 13/2

21:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

£825

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Fri 14/2

07:00-19:45

1 stop17h 45m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 16/2

21:40-05:00

1 stop26h 20m

£833

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 9/3

00:20-07:15

1 stop36h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/3

11:05-21:55

1 stop28h 50m

£888

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Thu 3/4

22:45-13:15

1 stop20h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 19/4

13:45-13:50

1 stop17h 05m

£893

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

22:10-09:50

1 stop41h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 19/3

11:50-18:00

1 stop24h 10m

£894

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Sun 6/4

17:55-07:00

1 stop20h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/4

10:20-06:50

Nonstop13h 30m

£898

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Best time to book a flight from California to Australia

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Travel insights for flights from California to Australia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from California to Australia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of £985). Flying from California to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,502). 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 19 December 2024.

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 19 December 2024.

The most flights from USCA to AU0 are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

Rainfall in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Australia ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Australia when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

Temperature in Australia by month

Plan your trip to Australia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Australia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Australia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Australia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Australia. Reviews last updated 19 December 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Vietnam Airlines and Alaska Airlines from California to Australia. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
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Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

ANA
8.4
Very Good
839 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Asiana Airlines
8.3
Very Good
477 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

China Airlines
8.3
Very Good
754 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

Fiji Airways
8.1
Very Good
191 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.6
Very Good
65 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.6

Boarding

8.5

Crew

8.9

Food

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Les sièges sont étroits, je mesure 1,77 m, les passants dans le couloirs notamment l'équipage n'arrêtaient pas de me cogner. nous étions en économie. l'équipage est au top. C'est le confort qui était négatif pour nous.

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 35 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £381. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and Cathay Pacific, 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Australia (average of £985). Flying from California to Australia in January is currently the most expensive (average of £1,502). 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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