Cheap flights from California to Australia from $645

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from California to Australia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,348. If you don’t want to visit Australia in February, then you should wait until March to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,358.

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Australia from California is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $1,410. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Flights from California to Australia on a Thursday will generally be more expensive and average around $1,531. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Fly from Los Angeles to Melbourne for the best California - Australia flight prices

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Australia from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Australia for around $1,379 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Australia from California for as low as $1,287 on momondo.

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Australia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between California to Australia.

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

Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Australia from California according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Australia. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of October 2026, there are 40 flights per day flying from California to Australia. The most common time of day flights depart is 23:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

As of October 2026, there are 285 flights per week flying from California to Australia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Sat, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.