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Cheap flights from California to Australia from £372

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Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:50
LAX
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SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:05
SYD
-
LAX
16h 50m
1 stop
£633Fiji Airways
Fri, 5 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 12:50
LAX
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SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:00 - 12:00
SYD
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LAX
17h 00m
1 stop
£641Fiji Airways
Mon, 19 Oct - Tue, 3 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:50
LAX
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SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:05
SYD
-
LAX
16h 50m
1 stop
£661Fiji Airways
Sun, 28 Jun - Mon, 6 Jul
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:50
LAX
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SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:05
SYD
-
LAX
16h 50m
1 stop
£679Fiji Airways
Sun, 28 Jun - Wed, 5 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:30 - 06:45
SFO
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MEL
42h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 13:40
MEL
-
SFO
17h 10m
1 stop
£806Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:30 - 18:50
SFO
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SYD
17h 20m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:45 - 20:28
SYD
-
SFO
16h 43m
1 stop
£870Alaska Airlines
Fri, 12 Jun - Tue, 16 Jun
Multiple Airlines Logo
15:38 - 06:45
SFO
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MEL
22h 07m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:30 - 13:40
MEL
-
SFO
24h 10m
2 stops
£874Multiple Airlines
Tue, 22 Sep - Sun, 11 Oct
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:25 - 18:50
OAK
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SYD
17h 25m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:45 - 20:30
SYD
-
OAK
16h 45m
1 stop
£878Alaska Airlines
Mon, 17 Aug - Fri, 21 Aug
Delta Logo
18:12 - 08:50
SJC
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MEL
20h 38m
1 stop
Delta Logo
12:00 - 10:54
MEL
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SJC
17h 54m
1 stop
£1,096Delta
Tue, 27 Oct - Mon, 16 Nov
Delta Logo
05:55 - 06:50
OAK
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SYD
31h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
09:15 - 23:49
SYD
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OAK
31h 34m
2 stops
£1,100Delta
Wed, 2 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep

Qantas Airways flights from California to Australia

Our best Qantas Airways deals on California to Australia flight tickets
Qantas Airways
4 Aug
LAX23:00Los Angeles Los Angeles
15h 05m
SYD07:05Sydney Kingsford Smith
20 Aug
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 50m
LAX06:00Los Angeles Los Angeles
£773
Qantas Airways
17 May
LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles
19h 40m
1 stop
SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 Jun
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 50m
LAX06:00Los Angeles Los Angeles
£841
Qantas Airways
17 May
LAX21:50Los Angeles Los Angeles
19h 40m
1 stop
SYD10:30Sydney Kingsford Smith
1 Jun
SYD09:10Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 50m
LAX06:00Los Angeles Los Angeles
£842

Alaska Airlines flights from California to Australia

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on California to Australia flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
12 Jun
SFO08:30San Francisco
17h 20m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
16 Jun
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 43m
1 stop
SFO20:28San Francisco
£870
Alaska Airlines
17 Aug
OAK08:25Oakland
17h 25m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
21 Aug
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 45m
1 stop
OAK20:30Oakland
£878
Alaska Airlines
16 Aug
SFO19:42San Francisco
30h 08m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
8 Sept
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
16h 38m
1 stop
SFO20:23San Francisco
£891

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Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 5/6

23:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 14/6

13:15-13:05

1 stop16h 50m

£633

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 19/10

23:55-12:50

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 3/11

14:00-12:00

1 stop17h 00m

£641

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 28/6

23:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 6/7

13:15-13:05

1 stop16h 50m

£661

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 28/6

23:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

13:15-13:05

1 stop16h 50m

£679

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

19:30-06:45

1 stop42h 15m

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

14:30-13:40

1 stop17h 10m

£806
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoSydney

SFO - SYD

SFOSYD

San Francisco

Fri 12/6

08:30-18:50

1 stop17h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 16/6

20:45-20:28

1 stop16h 43m

£870

San FranciscoMelbourne

SFO - MEL

SFOMEL

San Francisco

Tue 22/9

15:38-06:45

1 stop22h 07m

Melbourne

Sun 11/10

07:30-13:40

2 stops24h 10m

£874

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Mon 17/8

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 21/8

20:45-20:30

1 stop16h 45m

£878

San JoseMelbourne

SJC - MEL

SJCMEL

San Jose

Tue 27/10

18:12-08:50

1 stop20h 38m

Melbourne

Mon 16/11

12:00-10:54

1 stop17h 54m

£1,096

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Wed 2/9

05:55-06:50

2 stops31h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 16/9

09:15-23:49

2 stops31h 34m

£1,100

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Australia

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from California, with most prices found around £663. The month of February is another great option to travel to Australia, with average flight prices from California averaging around £668.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Australia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Australia is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as £572. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. The most expensive day to fly to Australia is Monday, with ticket prices averaging around £830.

What is the cheapest California to Australia flight route?

Fly from San Francisco to Brisbane for the best California - Australia flight prices

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around £719 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from California for as low as £682 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Australia flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Australia flight.

Cheap California to Australia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from California to Australia

Fastest flight time

14h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Australia

269 airports
The fastest flight from California to Australia takes 14h 50m
Direct flights go from California to Australia every day.
There are 269 airports in Australia. From California there are direct flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).
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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Australia

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Australia?

    Prices for flights from California to Australia refresh daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from California to Australia?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Australia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Australia?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Australia may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Australia. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from California to Australia?

Best airlines flying from California to Australia

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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom £572Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,037 reviews
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It is quick and easy to find California to Australia flights on momondo. We search and return numerous flight options from various airlines and agents. You can then use our filters to narrow your search until you have found the most convenient flight to Australia that suits you.

Can I find flights from California to Australia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from California to Australia with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from California to Australia?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Australia from California.

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