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Fiji Airways
17 Aug
SYD
16h 50m
1 stop
LAX
31 Aug
LAX
18h 55m
1 stop
SYD
$950
Fiji Airways
12 June
CBR
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX
26 June
LAX
18h 45m
1 stop
CBR
$981
Fiji Airways
16 May
CBR
16h 40m
1 stop
LAX
30 May
LAX
19h 30m
1 stop
CBR
$988
Fiji Airways
10 June
SYD
16h 50m
1 stop
LAX
24 June
LAX
29h 15m
1 stop
SYD
$988
Fiji Airways
24 Apr
BNE
18h 30m
1 stop
LAX
3 June
LAX
17h 40m
1 stop
BNE
$990
Fiji Airways
24 Apr
SYD
16h 50m
1 stop
LAX
3 June
LAX
18h 55m
1 stop
SYD
$990
Fiji Airways
17 Apr
BNE
18h 30m
1 stop
LAX
24 Apr
LAX
17h 40m
1 stop
BNE
$991
Fiji Airways
20 Apr
SYD
24h 05m
1 stop
LAX
6 May
LAX
18h 55m
1 stop
SYD
$991
Fiji Airways
1 Aug
BNE
30h 15m
1 stop
LAX
9 Sept
LAX
17h 40m
1 stop
BNE
$992
Fiji Airways
11 June
CNS
17h 25m
1 stop
LAX
25 June
LAX
18h 45m
1 stop
CNS
$992
Fiji Airways
22 Apr
SYD
24h 05m
1 stop
LAX
9 June
LAX
18h 55m
1 stop
SYD
$992
Fiji Airways
11 June
OOL
17h 35m
1 stop
LAX
4 Aug
LAX
18h 35m
1 stop
OOL
$992
Fiji Airways
17 Apr
BNE
19h 20m
1 stop
SFO
24 Apr
SFO
19h 00m
1 stop
BNE
$991
Fiji Airways
17 May
BNE
19h 20m
1 stop
SFO
24 May
SFO
19h 00m
1 stop
BNE
$997
Fiji Airways
8 May
MEL
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO
27 May
SFO
20h 30m
1 stop
MEL
$1,032
Fiji Airways
3 May
MEL
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO
21 June
SFO
20h 00m
1 stop
MEL
$1,033
Fiji Airways
17 Apr
MEL
17h 25m
1 stop
SFO
24 Apr
SFO
20h 30m
1 stop
MEL
$1,034
Fiji Airways
20 May
MEL
17h 30m
1 stop
SFO
31 May
SFO
20h 50m
1 stop
MEL
$1,042
Fiji Airways
19 June
MEL
17h 10m
1 stop
SFO
28 June
SFO
20h 00m
1 stop
MEL
$1,043
Multiple Airlines
1 Aug
SYD
23h 35m
2 stops
SFO
8 Aug
SFO
30h 35m
1 stop
SYD
$1,139
Multiple Airlines
1 Aug
SYD
23h 35m
2 stops
SFO
8 Aug
SFO
30h 35m
1 stop
SYD
$1,152
Multiple Airlines
1 Aug
SYD
23h 35m
2 stops
SFO
8 Aug
SFO
30h 35m
1 stop
SYD
$1,155
Multiple Airlines
4 July
SYD
24h 55m
2 stops
SFO
25 July
SFO
20h 15m
1 stop
SYD
$1,243
Fiji Airways
9 Sept
MEL
17h 15m
1 stop
SFO
23 Sept
SFO
30h 10m
1 stop
MEL
$1,259
Multiple Airlines
1 June
MEL
41h 25m
2 stops
SAN
5 June
SAN
25h 10m
2 stops
MEL
$1,381
United Airlines
26 Apr
MEL
17h 50m
1 stop
SAN
27 May
SAN
27h 29m
2 stops
MEL
$1,476
United Airlines
24 Apr
MEL
17h 50m
1 stop
SAN
7 May
SAN
30h 21m
2 stops
MEL
$1,484
Delta
26 Apr
MEL
30h 42m
2 stops
SAN
27 May
SAN
29h 00m
2 stops
MEL
$1,486
United Airlines
24 Apr
MEL
23h 09m
2 stops
SAN
7 May
SAN
28h 20m
2 stops
MEL
$1,491
Lufthansa
19 May
MEL
24h 38m
1 stop
SAN
26 May
SAN
25h 36m
1 stop
MEL
$1,507
Multiple Airlines
31 May
SYD
26h 49m
1 stop
SAN
4 June
SAN
34h 04m
1 stop
SYD
$1,637
Air Canada
7 May
MEL
41h 05m
2 stops
SAN
11 May
SAN
30h 05m
2 stops
MEL
$1,652
American Airlines
28 Apr
MEL
23h 51m
2 stops
SAN
5 May
SAN
28h 17m
2 stops
MEL
$1,656
Delta
29 May
MEL
21h 57m
1 stop
SAN
3 June
SAN
23h 35m
1 stop
MEL
$1,686
Delta
29 May
MEL
25h 45m
2 stops
SAN
3 June
SAN
29h 00m
2 stops
MEL
$1,689
Delta
29 May
MEL
21h 57m
1 stop
SAN
3 June
SAN
27h 51m
1 stop
MEL
$1,694
Multiple Airlines
21 Apr
SYD
16h 40m
1 stop
SJC
27 Apr
SJC
17h 45m
1 stop
SYD
$1,514
Multiple Airlines
11 June
SYD
16h 55m
1 stop
SJC
10 July
SJC
17h 35m
1 stop
SYD
$1,704
Multiple Airlines
24 Apr
SYD
32h 18m
2 stops
SJC
8 May
SJC
17h 45m
1 stop
SYD
$1,765
Multiple Airlines
24 Apr
SYD
20h 21m
3 stops
SJC
8 May
SJC
17h 45m
1 stop
SYD
$1,801
Multiple Airlines
21 Apr
SYD
16h 40m
1 stop
SJC
7 May
SJC
17h 45m
1 stop
SYD
$1,830
Multiple Airlines
24 Apr
SYD
18h 37m
1 stop
SJC
15 May
SJC
25h 33m
1 stop
SYD
$1,833
Multiple Airlines
17 Apr
SYD
16h 40m
1 stop
SJC
29 Apr
SJC
17h 45m
1 stop
SYD
$1,841
Multiple Airlines
16 May
BNE
41h 10m
1 stop
SJC
23 May
SJC
28h 43m
2 stops
BNE
$1,886
Multiple Airlines
9 June
SYD
17h 05m
1 stop
SJC
8 July
SJC
17h 35m
1 stop
SYD
$1,896
Alaska Airlines
10 Sept
SYD
16h 51m
1 stop
SJC
25 Sept
SJC
18h 50m
1 stop
SYD
$1,899
Alaska Airlines
3 Sept
SYD
16h 51m
1 stop
SJC
17 Sept
SJC
18h 50m
1 stop
SYD
$1,908
Multiple Airlines
21 Apr
SYD
32h 18m
2 stops
SJC
7 May
SJC
17h 45m
1 stop
SYD
$1,909

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Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:05
SYD
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LAX
16h 50m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 11:50
LAX
-
SYD
18h 55m
1 stop
$950Fiji Airways
Mon, 17 Aug - Mon, 31 Aug
Fiji Airways Logo
13:15 - 13:05
SYD
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LAX
16h 50m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 22:10
LAX
-
SYD
29h 15m
1 stop
$988Fiji Airways
Wed, 10 Jun - Wed, 24 Jun
Fiji Airways Logo
11:35 - 13:05
BNE
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LAX
18h 30m
1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
23:55 - 10:35
LAX
-
BNE
17h 40m
1 stop
$990Fiji Airways
Fri, 24 Apr - Wed, 3 Jun
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 15:22
MEL
-
SFO
26h 22m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
16:30 - 11:20
SFO
-
MEL
25h 50m
2 stops
$1,368Air Canada
Thu, 21 May - Wed, 3 Jun
Qantas Airways Logo
09:10 - 11:08
SYD
-
LAS
18h 58m
1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
19:45 - 07:05
LAS
-
SYD
18h 20m
1 stop
$1,395Qantas Airways
Wed, 5 Aug - Wed, 12 Aug
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 15:52
SYD
-
LAS
23h 42m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:48 - 07:05
LAS
-
SYD
25h 17m
2 stops
$1,420American Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 28 Jul
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 09:41
MEL
-
ONT
39h 46m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
05:00 - 08:15
ONT
-
MEL
58h 15m
2 stops
$1,421United Airlines
Fri, 8 May - Sat, 23 May
Air Canada Logo
06:00 - 16:58
MEL
-
LAS
27h 58m
2 stops
Air Canada Logo
18:00 - 12:05
LAS
-
MEL
24h 05m
2 stops
$1,421Air Canada
Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 10 Oct
United Airlines Logo
10:55 - 12:12
MEL
-
ONT
18h 17m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
16:20 - 08:15
ONT
-
MEL
22h 55m
1 stop
$1,423United Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 30 Jun
American Airlines Logo
09:10 - 09:53
SYD
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LAS
17h 43m
1 stop
American Airlines Logo
14:36 - 07:05
LAS
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SYD
23h 29m
1 stop
$1,426American Airlines
Mon, 1 Jun - Tue, 28 Jul

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Locate flights to California that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, momondo users made a total of 78,305 searches and data was last updated on 4 April 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to California that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight
Fastest return journey

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 17/8

13:15-13:05

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Mon 31/8

23:55-11:50

1 stop18h 55m

$950

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 10/6

13:15-13:05

1 stop16h 50m

Los Angeles

Wed 24/6

23:55-22:10

1 stop29h 15m

$988

BrisbaneLos Angeles

BNE - LAX

BNELAX

Brisbane

Fri 24/4

11:35-13:05

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Wed 3/6

23:55-10:35

1 stop17h 40m

$990

MelbourneSan Francisco

MEL - SFO

MELSFO

Melbourne

Thu 21/5

06:00-15:22

2 stops26h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 3/6

16:30-11:20

2 stops25h 50m

$1,368

SydneyLas Vegas

SYD - LAS

SYDLAS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 5/8

09:10-11:08

1 stop18h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 12/8

19:45-07:05

1 stop18h 20m

$1,395

SydneyLas Vegas

SYD - LAS

SYDLAS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

09:10-15:52

1 stop23h 42m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 28/7

12:48-07:05

2 stops25h 17m

$1,420

MelbourneOntario

MEL - ONT

MELONT

Melbourne

Fri 8/5

10:55-09:41

1 stop39h 46m

Ontario

Sat 23/5

05:00-08:15

2 stops58h 15m

$1,421

MelbourneLas Vegas

MEL - LAS

MELLAS

Melbourne

Thu 1/10

06:00-16:58

2 stops27h 58m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 10/10

18:00-12:05

2 stops24h 05m

$1,421

MelbourneOntario

MEL - ONT

MELONT

Melbourne

Mon 1/6

10:55-12:12

1 stop18h 17m

Ontario

Tue 30/6

16:20-08:15

1 stop22h 55m

$1,423

SydneyLas Vegas

SYD - LAS

SYDLAS

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 1/6

09:10-09:53

1 stop17h 43m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 28/7

14:36-07:05

1 stop23h 29m

$1,426

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What is the cheapest flight I can find to California?

The average flight to California costs $1,842/per person and the cheapest flight to California is $38/per person. This price varies based on a multitude of factors such as departure airport, airline, time of booking and when you plan on travelling.

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What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to California from Australia is on a Tuesday. momondo users have found tickets for Tuesday departures for as low as $1,608. 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 $1,729. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

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Cheap California flight deals and tips

Summary info about California flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price

$627

Best Round-Trip Price

$950

Fastest flight time

17h 25m

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The best one-way flight price to California from Australia in the last 72 hours is $627 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl).
The best round-trip flight price to California from Australia in the last 72 hours is $950 (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles).
The fastest flight to California from Australia takes 17h 25m (Sydney Kingsford Smith to Ontario).
December has the highest demand for flights to California, with a 5% price increase on average.

Frequently asked questions about flying to California

What is the best airport to fly into to visit Los Angeles?

I plan on visiting Disneyland Park. Which airport is the quickest drive?

The closest airport to Disneyland Park is Santa Ana, California Airport, and would make for the quickest drive. For those interested in a secondary airport to fly into, consider looking at flights heading to Los Angeles Airport.

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What is the weather like in California?

The temperatures in California range from 14 °C to 23 °C depending on the time of year. The warmest month in California is July, and the coldest month in California is January. Those looking for a drier month during their visit should travel during the months of July, August, or June, when rain is least likely compared to the rest of the year.

Which airlines fly to California?

How much are flights to California?

Flights to California can be found for as cheap as $614 per ticket. However our users tend to find airfares to California for around $4,400 on average. If you’re looking to find a good deal on your flight to California, then you should consider booking if you find anything for $3,805 or less.

What is the best day of the week to fly to California?

Consider booking a flight to California on a Tuesday, which is the cheapest day of the week. You will also find that flying out on a Thursday is another low-cost option. Try to avoid booking your flight to California on Saturday, which tends to be the most expensive day of the week.

Where is it cheapest to fly into California?

To save money on airfare when visiting California, consider San Francisco airport in San Francisco, which has the cheapest flights with an average airfare of $614. You may also consider flying to Los Angeles airport in Los Angeles for the second cheapest option with an average airfare of $633.

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How old do you have to be to fly to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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