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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$441
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (28% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco 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 
RobertFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-MELJune 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 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 $881.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,428. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are $1,882 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 evening, when round-trip flights cost $968 on average. Morning departures are around 23% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,283.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

    The cheapest ticket to Australia from California found in the last 72 hours was to Sydney, at $488 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 $488.

  • 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 $1,270 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,051 and $1,815 respectively.

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

    To get a below-average price on the flight from California to Australia, you should book around 6 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

  • How long is the flight to Australia?

    An average direct flight from California to Australia takes 21h 18m, covering a distance of 19991 km. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE) with an average flight time of 14h 05m.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Australia?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (59% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (24%) and Brisbane (11%). Searches for flights to Perth (2%), to Adelaide (1%), and to Coolangatta (1%) are also popular.

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Recent return flight deals

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31h 37mLAX-SYD
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$1,153
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$1,269
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15h 10mLAX-SYD
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25h 42mSYD-LAX
$1,270
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15h 10mLAX-SYD
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multi-stop
34h 27mSYD-LAX
$1,315
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24h 57mSJC-SYD
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26h 17mSYD-SJC
$1,496

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