Does Qantas Airways usually have the lowest fares for flights to California?

Virgin Australia frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to California, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.

What other airlines fly to California besides Qantas Airways?

In addition to Qantas Airways, airlines such as Virgin Australia and United Airlines also operate flights to California. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

Qantas Airways flights to California (USCA) from $708

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Mon, 2 Feb - Tue, 10 Feb

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$1,091Qantas Airways

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Tue, 3 Feb - Tue, 17 Feb

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$1,111Qantas Airways

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Fri, 5 Dec - Tue, 9 Dec

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Thu, 5 Feb - Thu, 12 Feb

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$1,132Qantas Airways

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Wed, 21 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan

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Mon, 9 Mar - Sun, 22 Mar

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Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

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Mon, 16 Feb - Sun, 22 Feb

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Wed, 11 Mar - Sun, 15 Mar

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Sat, 31 Jan - Sat, 7 Feb

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Low season	January
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$708
Average price round-trip	$1,726

Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.

Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to California

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Prices

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to California is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,794. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $1,924 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to California is August, when tickets cost $1,241 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,595 and $2,009 respectively.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

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Does Qantas Airways usually have the lowest fares for flights to California?
Virgin Australia frequently offers the lowest average return price for flights to California, but fares can vary between airlines and dates. We recommend comparing all available options on KAYAK before booking your flight.
What other airlines fly to California besides Qantas Airways?
In addition to Qantas Airways, airlines such as Virgin Australia and United Airlines also operate flights to California. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Amazing

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Anonymous, Nov 2025

Qantas hostesses were rude.

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Anonymous, Nov 2025

Qantas attendants were not that friendly.

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Joanne, Nov 2025

Really good. no problems

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Anonymous, Nov 2025

Great. Plane was very nice.

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Anonymous, Oct 2025

Qantas is always hospitable and staff lovely!

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Anonymous, Oct 2025

All excellent 👌

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Anonymous, Oct 2025

Excellent service and comfortable seats

2.0 Poor

R, Oct 2025

After already paying for excess luggage prior to flight, i was advised AT check in that i had to pay $816 or forfeit my flight! The lady at the counter was SO rude and had already started offboarding me when i said i would pay it after asking her three times for the exact amount! Have lodged a formal complaint yet heard nothing. Will not ever travel via Qantas again

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Sandipan, Oct 2025

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to California

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest day to fly to California?

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to California is Monday when return tickets can be as cheap as $1,794. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Saturday, when return prices are $1,924 on average.

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

The cheapest month for flights from Australia to California is August, when tickets cost $1,241 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,595 and $2,009 respectively.

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

To get a below-average price on a flight from Australia to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

How many airports are there in California?

There are 8 airports in California. The busiest airport is Los Angeles Airport (LAX), with 66% of all flights arriving there.

How long is the flight to California?

An average direct flight from Australia to California takes 21h 21m, covering a distance of 20469 km. The shortest route is Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) with an average flight time of 12h 50m.

How many direct flights to California are there each day?

There are around 5 direct flights from within Australia to California every day. Most flights (47%) depart in the morning.

How many direct flights to California are there each week?

Each week there are around 30 direct flights from within Australia to California. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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

There aren’t any medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) or short-haul (up to 3 hour flight duration) flights to California. Instead, there are 30 long-haul flights (6-12 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Sydney.

How many cities have direct flights to California?

From Australia, there are direct flights to California from 3 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Sydney, with 17 direct flights each week.

What are the most popular destinations in California?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Los Angeles (53% of total searches to California). The next most popular destinations are San Francisco (16%) and Las Vegas (10%). Searches for flights to Ontario (7%), to San Jose (3%), and to Long Beach (2%) are also popular.

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