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Cheap flights from California to Australia from £360

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — SYD
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from California to Australia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Australia flight deals. Data was last updated 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£721

One-way from

£360

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

£765

Good one-way deal

£406 or less
1/5-22/5
  • 1/5-22/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 59h 46m total
  • California to Australia
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5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 42h 21m total
  • California to Australia
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price (£102 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£23 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 March 2025.

Sun 2/1123:05SFO - SYD
1 stop27h 45mFiji Airways
Fri 21/1114:00SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£717
Thu 1/508:08LAX - SYD
2 stops35h 07mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/516:20SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/3£721
Sat 10/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways
Sat 17/513:45SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£735
Wed 27/823:10LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mAlaska Airlines
Sun 7/917:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£787
Wed 3/1222:05SFO - SYD
1 stop26h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/117:25SYD - SFO
1 stop30h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£794
Fri 1/809:40SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Sun 31/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/3£812
Fri 1/809:40SFO - SYD
1 stop17h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 8/821:40SYD - SFO
1 stop25h 15mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/3£813
Sat 1/1108:15OAK - SYD
1 stop17h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 13/1121:40SYD - OAK
2 stops19h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/3£816
Wed 15/1000:30LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 15mCathay Pacific
Sun 2/1115:15SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/3£873
Tue 24/622:45SFO - MEL
1 stop19h 45mFiji Airways
Tue 15/712:55MEL - SFO
1 stop17h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 27/3£906
Sun 18/523:20SFO - MEL
Nonstop15h 55mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/610:55MEL - SFO
Nonstop14h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3£907
Thu 9/1023:10SFO - MEL
1 stop30h 05mCathay Pacific
Wed 22/1000:45MEL - SFO
1 stop34h 45mCathay Pacific
Deal found 27/3£910

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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 28 March 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Australia that are best for you.

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California

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Australia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/5

08:08-12:15

2 stops35h 07m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 22/5

16:20-23:59

1 stop24h 39m

£721

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sat 10/5

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 17/5

13:45-12:55

1 stop16h 10m

£735

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

23:10-07:30

Nonstop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

17:45-14:25

Nonstop13h 40m

£787

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

09:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 31/8

21:40-21:50

1 stop17h 10m

£812

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

09:40-19:45

1 stop17h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 8/8

21:40-05:55

1 stop25h 15m

£813

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Mon 5/5

12:25-10:50

1 stop29h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 19/5

14:05-22:05

1 stop25h 00m

£874

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 24/6

22:45-11:30

1 stop19h 45m

Melbourne

Thu 10/7

12:55-13:45

1 stop17h 50m

£906

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Sun 18/5

23:20-08:15

Nonstop15h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 1/6

10:55-08:10

Nonstop14h 15m

£907

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 29/4

00:20-22:15

1 stop28h 55m

Melbourne

Sun 11/5

23:45-22:40

1 stop39h 55m

£911

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Wed 27/8

11:35-06:55

1 stop26h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 7/9

09:30-06:05

Nonstop13h 35m

£915

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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, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,727). 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 28 March 2025.

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.

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 28 March 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Air Tahiti Nui, ANA and China 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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
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Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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
8.3
Very Good
829 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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
8.2
Very Good
722 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very Good
1,285 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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
8.0
Very Good
182 reviews
Air Tahiti Nui
8.7
Very Good
61 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.7

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.7

Crew

9.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Isabelle,Apr 2023

AKL - PPT

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

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  • How popular is this California to Australia flight route?

    This flight path from California to Australia was viewed by 34 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 Fiji Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as £410. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,727). 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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