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Good to know - Cheap tickets from California to Australia

Low seasonMay
Cheapest flight£310
Best time to beat the crowds (9% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Los Angeles to Sydney

Flights from California to Australia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from California to Australia 
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RobertFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-MELJun 2025
Make sure you’ve got enough time to switch terminals if needbe
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-MELApr 2024
Arrive earlier than recommended. You'll never know what awaits you!
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-SYDFeb 2024
Use swimmers ear wax for ear plugs and be sure to have a good neck pillow and sleep mask

FAQs for booking flights from California to Australia

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from California to Australia?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from California to Australia.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from California to Australia?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from California to Australia is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from California to Australia?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly from California to Australia with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from California to Australia?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from California to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to Australia?

    American Airlines connects California to Australia with 31 flights per week. Alaska Airlines also offers 31 flights per week, while Qantas Airways follows with 31 flights per week.

  • How many airports are there in Australia?

    There are 119 airports in Australia. The busiest airport is Sydney Airport (SYD), with 26% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), with an average flight price of £453.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Thursday when return tickets can be as cheap as £576. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Tuesday, when return prices are £1,220 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the morning, when retur flights cost £1,046 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is £1,137.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

    The cheapest ticket to Australia from California found in the last 72 hours was to Sydney, at £762 return. The most popular route is Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was £762.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Australia?

    The cheapest month for flights from California to Australia is February, when tickets cost £634 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is £1,022 and £905 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Australia?

    To get a below-average price on a flight from California to Australia, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 5% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to Australia?

    From California, there are direct flights to Australia from 2 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Los Angeles, with 207 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to Australia are there each day?

    There are around 43 direct flights from within California to Australia every day. Most flights (81%) depart at night.

  • How many direct flights to Australia are there each week?

    Each week there are around 299 direct flights from within California to Australia. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to Australia?

    An average direct flight from California to Australia takes 19h 55m, covering a distance of 7656 miles. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD) with an average flight time of 14h 55m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to Australia each week?

    There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to Australia. Instead, there are 299 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Los Angeles.

Everything you need to know for your flight to Australia

Cabin class types available on flights to California

Cabin classes available on flights to California. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to Australiafrom £9,032
Business Class flights to Australiafrom £5,064
Prem Econ Class flights to Australiafrom £2,606
Economy class flights to Australiafrom £576

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