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Cheapest plane ticket found	$678
Cheapest month to fly	April
Average flight time	15 hrs, 15 mins
Possible destinations	160
Most popular airline	Lufthansa
Average flights per week	785

Cheap flight deals to Australia

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best roundtrip flight to Australia? If you want to travel to Australia next month, roundtrip fares start from $691. Find the lowest prices on one-way and roundtrip tickets right here.

Sydney.$680 per passenger.Departing Sun, Apr 4, returning Tue, Apr 20.Round-trip flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways).Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Apr 4, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Sydney on Tue, Apr 20, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.

Melbourne.$797 per passenger.Departing Sun, Feb 7, returning Sun, Feb 14.Round-trip flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Feb 7, arriving in Melbourne Tullamarine.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Melbourne Tullamarine on Sun, Feb 14, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $797, select.

Brisbane.$798 per passenger.Departing Wed, Apr 28, returning Sun, May 2.Round-trip flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Apr 28, arriving in Brisbane.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Brisbane on Sun, May 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $798, select.

Cairns.$805 per passenger.Departing Thu, Feb 11, returning Thu, Feb 18.Round-trip flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Thu, Feb 11, arriving in Cairns.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Cairns on Thu, Feb 18, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $805, select.

Gold Coast.$820 per passenger.Departing Sun, May 30, returning Tue, Jun 8.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, May 30, arriving in Gold Coast.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Gold Coast on Tue, Jun 8, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $820, select.

Adelaide.$908 per passenger.Departing Sun, Aug 22, returning Sun, Aug 29.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Los Angeles International on Sun, Aug 22, arriving in Adelaide.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Adelaide on Sun, Aug 29, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $908, select.

Sunshine Coast.$975 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Wed, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Sunshine Coast.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Sunshine Coast on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $975, select.

Launceston.$985 per passenger.Departing Wed, Nov 25, returning Wed, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Nov 25, arriving in Launceston.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departing from Launceston on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $985, select.

Hobart.$1,011 per passenger.Departing Sat, Mar 20, returning Fri, Apr 2.Round-trip flight with Fiji Airways and Jetstar.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Los Angeles International on Sat, Mar 20, arriving in Hobart.Inbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departing from Hobart on Fri, Apr 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,011, select.

Perth.$1,015 per passenger.Departing Tue, Mar 9, returning Wed, Mar 17.Round-trip flight with Singapore Airlines and Indonesia AirAsia.Outbound indirect flight with Singapore Airlines, departing from San Francisco International on Tue, Mar 9, arriving in Perth.Inbound indirect flight with Indonesia AirAsia, departing from Perth on Wed, Mar 17, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,015, select.

Canberra.$1,063 per passenger.Departing Fri, Nov 6, returning Fri, Nov 13.Round-trip flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from San Francisco International on Fri, Nov 6, arriving in Canberra.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departing from Canberra on Fri, Nov 13, arriving in San Francisco International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,063, select.

Newcastle.$1,098 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 24, returning Wed, Dec 2.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Newcastle Williamtown.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Newcastle Williamtown on Wed, Dec 2, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,098, select.

Albury.$1,103 per passenger.Departing Tue, Nov 24, returning Tue, Dec 1.Round-trip flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Qantas.Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departing from Los Angeles International on Tue, Nov 24, arriving in Albury.Inbound indirect flight with Qantas, departing from Albury on Tue, Dec 1, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,103, select.

Coffs Harbour.$1,105 per passenger.Departing Mon, Nov 23, returning Mon, Nov 30.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Los Angeles International on Mon, Nov 23, arriving in Coffs Harbour.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Coffs Harbour on Mon, Nov 30, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,105, select.

Darwin.$1,124 per passenger.Departing Wed, Jul 7, returning Mon, Jul 19.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Los Angeles International on Wed, Jul 7, arriving in Darwin.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Darwin on Mon, Jul 19, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,124, select.

Mildura.$1,175 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 23, returning Tue, Oct 27.Round-trip flight with Air New Zealand.Outbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Los Angeles International on Fri, Oct 23, arriving in Mildura.Inbound indirect flight with Air New Zealand, departing from Mildura on Tue, Oct 27, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,175, select.

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Frequently asked questions

Which airlines offer direct flights to Australia?

Lufthansa, Qantas, American Airlines, United, Virgin Australia, KLM, SWISS and Alaska Airlines all fly non-stop to Australia.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?

We crunched some numbers and found that the cheapest month to fly to Australia is currently April.

Can I get a direct flight to Australia?

Yes – you can fly direct to Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and many more destinations in Australia.

How much are round-trip flights to Australia?

The best price we found for a round-trip flight to Australia is $678. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

What's the cheapest city to fly into in Australia?

The cheapest city to fly into is Sydney, and the cheapest airport serving this city at the moment is Sydney.

What's the cheapest airport to fly to in Australia?

The cheapest airport in Australia is Sydney – we've found flights from $678.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly to Australia on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Australia is Sunday, April 4, 2027, to Sydney Airport.

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How to find cheap flights to Australia

Explore our easy-to-use search engine to discover the lowest flight prices from the United States to many destinations in Australia. We've compared airfares across over 500 airlines and online travel agents to ensure you get the best deal possible for your Australian getaway. And remember, our service is always transparent – there are no hidden fees, so you can book confidently.

The best time to go to Australia

If you're looking for warm weather, the best time to head to Australia is during the summer months, from December to February. This is when temperatures range from 81°F to 95°F, perfect for beach lovers and water sports enthusiasts. Keep in mind that these months are also the busiest and may have higher prices for flights and accommodation.

For a less crowded experience, consider visiting Australia between September and November, when the temperatures are more moderate, ranging from 68°F to 77°F.

If you're flexible with your travel dates, be sure to use our Whole Month feature to find the cheapest day of the year to travel to any city in Australia.

The best time to book flights to Australia

To catch the best deals on flights to Australia, book your tickets around 45 to 60 days before you fly. Stay ahead of the game by tracking the price of airline tickets to Australia using our Price Alert feature.

By creating a Price Alert, you'll receive email or push notifications informing you of any price fluctuations for flights to Australia. This way, you'll know the perfect time to book and get the best deal from the United States.

Airlines that fly to Australia

Some of the most popular routes between the United States and Australia are:

From Honolulu (Honolulu International Airport) to Melbourne (Melbourne Tullamarine Airport) with Jetstar

From Honolulu (Honolulu International Airport) to Sydney (Sydney Airport) with Jetstar

From Honolulu (Honolulu International Airport) to Gold Coast (Gold Coast Airport) with Jetstar

Top things to see and do in Australia

Adventurers can go snorkeling and scuba diving at the iconic Great Barrier Reef and Ningaloo Reef. In addition, exploring the cityscape of Sydney and the cultural scene of Melbourne offer unforgettable experiences. Australia is also home to numerous festivals, such as the Sydney Festival, with its mix of performing and visual arts, and the colorful Melbourne International Arts Festival, showcasing local and international talent.

Best cities to visit in Australia

Sydney

Sydney is Australia's largest city and a hub for culture and entertainment. It's known for its landmarks like the Sydney Opera House and the Harbor Bridge. Treat yourself to a relaxing stroll on Bondi Beach, and explore the lively Darling Harbor.

Melbourne

This city of culture is known for its art, fashion, and food scenes. Sample diverse cuisines in Queen Victoria Market, admire the street art in Hosier Lane and catch a sports game at the famous Melbourne Cricket Ground.

Adelaide

Adelaide, South Australia's capital, is known for its wine regions and festivals. Stroll through the Adelaide Botanic Gardens, discover the rich history in the art galleries and museums, and indulge in the local cuisine at Adelaide Central Market.

Brisbane

Queensland's capital is a thriving city with a subtropical climate, making it perfect for outdoor adventures. Explore the South Bank Parklands, cruise along the Brisbane River, and enjoy the nightlife and dining options in the trendy West End.