What is the average price for a flight to California with United Airlines?

The typical United Airlines fare to California is about $1,442 for a one-way ticket.

Does United Airlines 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 United Airlines?

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

United Airlines flights to California (USCA) from $643

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Cheapest flight	$643
Average price round-trip	$1,377
Good deal one-way	$1,103

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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.

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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 March, when tickets cost $1,290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,696 and $2,633 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.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in California?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in California is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with an average flight price of $1,454.

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What is the average price for a flight to California with United Airlines?
The typical United Airlines fare to California is about $1,442 for a one-way ticket.
Does United Airlines 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 United Airlines?
In addition to United Airlines, airline such as Virgin Australia also operate flights to California. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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Starlink wifi on the Embraer E175 is an excellent experience. I was able to connect and work from IAD all the way to approach into BTV.

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Is my favorite Lufthansa?

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Semra, Nov 2025

Good trip. Good crew. Thank you!

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Great crew, excellent landing, good food. Over all great experience. Thank you!

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Nathan, Nov 2025

Entertainment and wifi did not work

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Alex, Nov 2025

Please figure out the delays

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Thomas, Nov 2025

Older aircraft, no meal, only food was for purchase. Not impressed United.

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Thomas, Nov 2025

United needs to step up their game. Delayed flight leaving Seattle, San Francisco. Older aircraft, not very comfortable.

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Claire, Nov 2025

Always wish for more healthy, gluten free options. We have to bring our own.

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Just the hardness of the seats was an issue.

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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 March, when tickets cost $1,290 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,696 and $2,633 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.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in California?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in California is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with an average flight price of $1,454.

How many airports are there in California?

There are 16 airports in California. The busiest airport is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with 49% 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 (77%) depart in the morning.

How many direct flights to California are there each week?

Each week there are around 31 direct flights from within Australia to California. The most common day for departures is Wednesday, with 16% 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 31 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 14 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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