Cheap flights from the United States to Australia from £279

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Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 22:10
LAX
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SYD
29h 15m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
06:00 - 13:05
SYD
-
LAX
24h 05m
1 stop
£533Fiji Airways
Tue, 12 May - Tue, 26 May
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:50
LAX
-
SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
06:00 - 13:05
SYD
-
LAX
24h 05m
1 stop
£535Fiji Airways
Sun, 10 May - Sun, 17 May
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 11:50
LAX
-
SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
07:20 - 13:05
SYD
-
LAX
22h 45m
2 stops
£562Multiple Airlines
Thu, 13 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
23:55 - 22:10
LAX
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SYD
29h 15m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
06:00 - 13:05
SYD
-
LAX
24h 05m
2 stops
£562Multiple Airlines
Thu, 6 Aug - Thu, 20 Aug
Air Canada Logo
14:30 - 07:20
EWR
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SYD
26h 50m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 16:40
SYD
-
EWR
21h 20m
1 stop
£677Air Canada
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 07:20
EWR
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SYD
23h 20m
1 stop
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 16:40
SYD
-
EWR
21h 20m
1 stop
£679Air Canada
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:25 - 18:50
OAK
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SYD
17h 25m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:45 - 20:25
SYD
-
OAK
16h 40m
1 stop
£880Alaska Airlines
Fri, 3 Jul - Fri, 10 Jul
Alaska Airlines Logo
10:10 - 18:50
OAK
-
SYD
39h 40m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
20:45 - 20:31
SYD
-
OAK
16h 46m
1 stop
£893Alaska Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Tue, 12 May
United Airlines Logo
14:20 - 06:55
LGA
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SYD
26h 35m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
09:30 - 18:18
SYD
-
LGA
22h 48m
2 stops
£893United Airlines
Mon, 4 May - Sun, 10 May
United Airlines Logo
13:10 - 07:00
LGA
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SYD
27h 50m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 - 19:18
SYD
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LGA
22h 58m
2 stops
£894United Airlines
Sun, 26 Apr - Tue, 12 May

Air Canada flights from United States to Australia

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Air Canada
28 Apr
LAX12:50Los Angeles
25h 30m
1 stop
SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
5 May
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 39m
1 stop
LAX15:59Los Angeles
£636
Air Canada
11 May
LAX06:35Los Angeles
31h 45m
1 stop
SYD07:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
18 May
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 59m
1 stop
LAX11:19Los Angeles
£644
Air Canada
28 Apr
LAX18:10Los Angeles
24h 30m
2 stops
SYD11:40Sydney Kingsford Smith
5 May
SYD09:20Sydney Kingsford Smith
23h 39m
1 stop
LAX15:59Los Angeles
£660

Alaska Airlines flights from United States to Australia

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on United States to Australia flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
12 Apr
LAX20:56Los Angeles
28h 54m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
28 Apr
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 00m
1 stop
LAX21:45Los Angeles
£720
Alaska Airlines
10 May
LAX10:00Los Angeles
39h 50m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
17 May
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 15m
1 stop
LAX05:00Los Angeles
£733
Alaska Airlines
7 May
LAX07:00Los Angeles
18h 50m
1 stop
SYD18:50Sydney Kingsford Smith
17 May
SYD20:45Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 55m
1 stop
LAX21:40Los Angeles
£758

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Customise your flight search to find flights from United States 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, momondo users made 279,928 searches. Data last updated 30 March 2026.
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Cheapest return flight

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Tue 12/5

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 26/5

06:00-13:05

1 stop24h 05m

£533

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 10/5

23:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 17/5

06:00-13:05

1 stop24h 05m

£535

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 13/8

23:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 31/8

07:20-13:05

2 stops22h 45m

£562

Los AngelesSydney

LAX - SYD

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Thu 6/8

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 20/8

06:00-13:05

2 stops24h 05m

£562

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 28/4

14:30-07:20

2 stops26h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

09:20-16:40

1 stop21h 20m

£677

NewarkSydney

EWR - SYD

EWRSYD

Newark

Tue 28/4

18:00-07:20

1 stop23h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

09:20-16:40

1 stop21h 20m

£679
Fastest return journey

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Fri 3/7

08:25-18:50

1 stop17h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 10/7

20:45-20:25

1 stop16h 40m

£880

OaklandSydney

OAK - SYD

OAKSYD

Oakland

Fri 8/5

10:10-18:50

1 stop39h 40m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

20:45-20:31

1 stop16h 46m

£893

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Mon 4/5

14:20-06:55

2 stops26h 35m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 10/5

09:30-18:18

2 stops22h 48m

£893

New YorkSydney

LGA - SYD

LGASYD

New York LaGuardia

Sun 26/4

13:10-07:00

2 stops27h 50m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 12/5

10:20-19:18

2 stops22h 58m

£894

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Australia?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Australia from United States, with most prices found around £877. The month of March is another great option to travel to Australia, with average flight prices from United States averaging around £945.

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 £575. 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 Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around £773.

What is the cheapest United States to Australia flight route?

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from United States when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around £1,066 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 United States for as low as £933 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on United States to Australia flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on United States to Australia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on United States to Australia flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between United States to Australia.

Cheap United States to Australia flight deals and tips

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Best price found

£380

Fastest flight time

14h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Australia

269 airports
The best one-way flight to Australia from United States in the past 72 hours is £380. The best return flight deal from United States to Australia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is £708.
The fastest flight from United States to Australia takes 14h 55m
Direct flights go from United States to Australia every day.
There are 269 airports in Australia. From United States there are direct flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from United States to Australia.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Australia can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Australia. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Free Cancellation
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Fiji AirwaysPriceFrom £288Free CancellationRating
8.1
237 reviews
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Qantas AirwaysPriceFrom £575Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,016 reviews
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