Cheap Flights from California to Australia

Expected price increase 9%
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Average price per month


  • Low Season: December
  • High Season: May
  • Prices for this route are volatile and fluctuate from month to month.
  • The cheapest flights are usually bought in December, September and November.
  • High season months are October, June and May. However, it's not the rule and you should always search current flight deals.
  • For example, the flight from California to Australia is currently 68% cheaper than average.

Price increase as travel date approaches


  • Flight prices for this route increase by 29% if you book last minute. Hover on the graph above to see for yourself!.
  • To grab the lowest price possible, you should buy your flight around 64 days before departure!
  • Consider booking at least 29 days before departure to increase your chances of getting a low price.
  • Generally, it's safe to book between 90 and 60 days in advance.

California to Australia Flight Information

Flights Depart FromCalifornia (LAX)
Flights Arriving ToAustralia (SYD)
Distance12063.61 km
Current Discount68 %
Average Price $2553.97
Good Deal $759.96
Cheapest AirlinesFiji Airways, Qantas, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cathay Pacific
Popular AirlinesAir New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas, Fiji Airways, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines (PAL), United Airlines
Flight Duration15 hours 27 minutes
Flights Depart From
California (LAX)
Flights Arrive In
Australia (SYD)
Distance
12063.61 km
Flight Duration
15 hours 27 minutes
Current Discount
68 %
Average Price
$2553.97
Good Deal
$759.96
Cheapest Airlines
Fiji Airways, Qantas, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines (PAL), Cathay Pacific
Popular Airlines
Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas, Fiji Airways, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines (PAL), United Airlines

Most Reliable Airlines flying to Australia

Airline Overall Rating On time arrival Check-in & Boarding Cleanliness Customer Service Food & Beverage Entertainment Legroom Seat Comfort
Air New Zealand Air New Zealand 4.2 4.0 4.5 4.5 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Cathay Pacific Cathay Pacific 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0
Delta Air Lines Delta Air Lines 3.8 4.5 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 4.0 3.5 3.5
Hawaiian Airlines Hawaiian Airlines 3.8 - 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 4.0 3.5
Qantas Qantas 3.7 4.0 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5
Fiji Airways Fiji Airways 3.6 - 4.0 4.0 4.0 3.5 3.0 3.5 3.5
Air Canada Air Canada 3.4 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.5 3.5 3.5
Philippine Airlines (PAL) Philippine Airlines (PAL) 3.4 3.5 3.5 4.0 3.5 3.5 2.5 3.5 3.5
United Airlines United Airlines 3.3 4.0 3.5 3.5 3.5 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.5
Cleanliness
4.5
Customer Service
4.5
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
4.0
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
4.0
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
4.5
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
4.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
4.0
On time arrival
-
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
4.0
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
-
Check-in & Boarding
4.0
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
4.0
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
3.5
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
4.0
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.5
Entertainment
2.5
Legroom
3.5
Seat Comfort
3.5
Overall Rating
3.5
On time arrival
4.0
Check-in & Boarding
3.5
Cleanliness
3.5
Customer Service
3.5
Food & Beverage
3.0
Entertainment
3.0
Legroom
3.0
Seat Comfort
3.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • How long is a direct flight from California to Australia?A direct flight from California to Australia takes roughly 15 hours 27 minutes.
  • How many direct flights are there between California to Australia daily?On average, there are 18 direct flights from California to Australia each day.
  • Which airlines offer cheap airfare from California to Australia?That may change at any time. But in the past 14 days, the cheapest tickets we've found were with Fiji Airways, Qantas, United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and Cathay Pacific.
  • Do I need my passport to fly from California to Australia?Yes, you most certainly do.
  • Which airlines fly from California to Australia most often?Air New Zealand, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas, Fiji Airways, Air Canada, Philippine Airlines (PAL) and United Airlines are the top.
  • What's the cheapest day to fly from California to Australia?That depends. Recently, the cheapest day to fly from California to Australia has been Saturday. And the cheapest return flight from Thursday has been. That said, the cheapest departure days are constantly changing.
  • Which airport will I be flying from in California?When departing from California you'll be flying out of Los Angeles International.
  • Which airport will I be flying from in Australia?When departing from Australia you'll be flying out of Kingsford Smith.
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