Q: 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.

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 2

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

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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. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 3

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

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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. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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. <a href='/flight-routes/California-USCA/Australia-AU0'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Australia?

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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 $1,203.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly to Australia?

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Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Australia is Tuesday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,512. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are $1,968 on average.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest ticket to Australia from California found in the last 72 hours was to Melbourne Airport, at $642 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 $1,023.

Question 9

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

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The cheapest month for flights from California to Australia is February, when tickets cost $1,294 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,138 and $1,799 respectively.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below-average price on the flight from California to Australia, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Question 11

How long is the flight to Australia?

Accepted Answer

An average direct flight from California to Australia takes 21h 49m, covering a distance of 20110 km. The shortest route is San Francisco (SFO) to Brisbane (BNE) with an average flight time of 14h 05m.

Question 12

What are the most popular destinations in Australia?

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Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (52% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (26%) and Brisbane (14%). Searches for flights to Perth (3%), to Coolangatta (1%), and to Cairns (1%) are also popular.

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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 $1,203.

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 $1,512. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, when return prices are $1,968 on average.

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

What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

The cheapest ticket to Australia from California found in the last 72 hours was to Melbourne Airport, at $642 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 $1,023.

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 $1,294 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and September, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,138 and $1,799 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 3 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 49m, covering a distance of 20110 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 (52% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (26%) and Brisbane (14%). Searches for flights to Perth (3%), to Coolangatta (1%), and to Cairns (1%) are also popular.

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