Cheap flights from California to Australia from $568

In general, March 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 $1,337. If you don’t want to visit Australia in March, then you should wait until February to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $1,337.

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 $1,386. 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 $1,597. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

Fly from Los Angeles 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 $1,371 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.

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Australia flight.

Philippine 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 8 different airlines that fly to Australia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

As of August 2026, there are 39 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 August 2026, there are 274 flights per week flying from California to Australia. The most common day of the week flights depart is Fri, with 20% of flights taking off on this day.