Cheap flights from Australia to California from $188

The cheapest month to fly to California from Australia is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,162, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit California in February, then you should wait until August to fly from Australia, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,170.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to California from Australia is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $1,589. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from Australia to California on a Saturday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,724. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Flying to California from Australia in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $1,317 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Try not to purchase tickets at midday because they tend to be around $2,435. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

Fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith to San Francisco for the best Australia - California flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Australia when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $1,189 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Australia for as low as $1,104 on momondo.

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Australia to California flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Delta, United Airlines, and Virgin Australia are the most popular carriers operating from Australia to California

Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Australia according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 39% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to California. Keep in mind that there are 18 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of September 2026, there are 38 flights per day flying from Australia to California. The most common time of day flights depart is 09:00, with 77% of flights taking off at midday.

As of September 2026, there are 267 flights per week flying from Australia to California. The most common day of the week flights depart is Tue, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.