What is the average price for a flight to California with Virgin Australia?

The typical Virgin Australia fare to California is about $2,128 for a return ticket.

Does Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia?

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

Virgin Australia flights to California (USCA) from $910

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Cheap Virgin Australia Flight Deals to California

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from Virgin Australia to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Thu, 18 Dec - Wed, 31 Dec

11:30 - 06:50MEL-LAX

14h 20mdirect

22:35 - 09:30LAX-MEL

15h 55mdirect

$1,423Virgin Australia

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15h 55mdirect

$1,454Virgin Australia

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07:25 - 10:00LAX-MEL

31h 35m1 stop

$1,460Virgin Australia

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15h 20mdirect

$1,475Virgin Australia

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Low season	October
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Cheapest flight	$910
Average price round-trip	$2,116
Good deal round-trip	$1,799

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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

The cheapest ticket to California from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to San Francisco, at $1,178 return. The most popular route is Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,178.

How much is a flight to California?

A flight to California costs $2,116 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks was $1,178 for the route Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO). The most popular routes on KAYAK are Brisbane to San Francisco which costs $2,244 on average, and Sydney to San Francisco, which costs $2,011 on average.

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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 October, when tickets cost $1,504 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,460 and $2,209 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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What is the average price for a flight to California with Virgin Australia?
The typical Virgin Australia fare to California is about $2,128 for a return ticket.
Does Virgin Australia 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 Virgin Australia?
In addition to Virgin Australia, airline such as United Airlines also operate flights to California. Check KAYAK to compare fares from these and other carriers.

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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 flight to California?

The cheapest ticket to California from Australia found in the last 72 hours was to San Francisco, at $1,178 return. The most popular route is Brisbane (BNE) to San Francisco (SFO) and the cheapest return airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,178.

How much is a flight to California?

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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 October, when tickets cost $1,504 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,460 and $2,209 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 5 airports in California. The busiest airport is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with 59% 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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