Cheap Flights to Australia from $296

Q: How long is the flight to Australia?

An average nonstop flight from the United States to Australia takes 22h 03m, covering a distance of 8855 miles. The most popular route is Los Angeles - Sydney with an average flight time of 14h 45m.

Q: What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

The cheapest ticket to Australia from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $328. The most popular route is Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith and the cheapest airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $759.

Q: Which airlines fly to Australia?

Virgin Australia, Delta & Hawaiian Airlines fly the most frequently from United States to Australia.

Q: What are the most popular destinations in Australia?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Sydney (47% of total searches to Australia). The next most popular destinations are Melbourne (19%) and Brisbane (9%). Searches for flights to Perth (6%), Melbourne (6%) and Coolangatta (6%) are also popular.

Q: Should I get a visa for Australia?

Yes, all US citizens are required to obtain a visa to enter Australia. The process is done electronically and allows for multiple entries for a maximum of three months per trip and up to a year from the date of issue. Since Australia is a member of the British Commonwealth, citizens of member nations may not require visas but you should check to be sure.

Q: What’s the best airport to visit Tasmania?

Tasmania lies off the southern tip of Australia and is easily reachable from Sydney Airport and Canberra Airport (CBR), but Melbourne Airport (MEL) is much closer. You can also get a flight from any of these into Hobart International Airport (HBA) on Tasmania which should reduce your travel time.

Q: Can I buy Australian dollars at the airports in Australia?

Yes, you can. There is a full-service branch of ANZ Bank at the International Terminal of Sydney Airport while Qudos Bank operates similar services at Melbourne Airport. In addition, agencies like Travelex and Global Exchange are on hand to make simple currency transactions at Brisbane Airport if that is your flight’s destination.

Q: If I want to visit Bondi Beach, which airport is best?

The surfers’ heaven and famous enclave that is Bondi Beach is a section along the coast of New South Wales, a short 30 min drive from Sydney, making Sydney Airport the best choice. You can fly there from either Los Angeles (LAX) via Virgin Australia or Long Beach Airport (LGB) via Hawaiian Airlines. Jetstar also operates flights from Honolulu to Sydney.

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Origin

Destination

Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18

36h 40m

Tue, Sep 1

22h 10m

$670

Trip: 15 days

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Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 15

34h 45m

Tue, Jan 12

23h 10m

$671

Trip: 59 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8

27h 40m

Tue, Nov 17

23h 20m

$682

Trip: 10 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21

35h 05m

Wed, Sep 30

23h 40m

$683

Trip: 10 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jul 31

36h 20m

Wed, Aug 12

32h 28m

$688

Trip: 13 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8

33h 45m

Wed, Nov 18

19h 35m

$689

Trip: 11 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11

35h 05m

Tue, Nov 17

23h 20m

$690

Trip: 7 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8

33h 45m

Sun, Nov 15

19h 35m

$695

Trip: 8 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13

27h 40m

Tue, Nov 17

23h 20m

$700

Trip: 5 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11

35h 05m

Sat, Nov 21

19h 35m

$703

Trip: 11 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jul 31

36h 20m

Wed, Aug 12

31h 30m

$705

Trip: 13 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8

27h 40m

Sun, Nov 22

19h 35m

$708

Trip: 15 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11

35h 05m

Tue, Nov 17

24h 10m

$709

Trip: 7 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8

27h 40m

Sat, Nov 14

21h 05m

$710

Trip: 7 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8

33h 45m

Sun, Nov 15

19h 35m

$711

Trip: 8 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Fri, Nov 13

27h 40m

Sat, Nov 21

19h 35m

$712

Trip: 9 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8

33h 45m

Sat, Nov 14

19h 35m

$713

Trip: 7 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jun 30

24h 30m

Fri, Jul 3

27h 37m

$714

Trip: 4 days

Based on null reviews

Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6

27h 40m

Thu, Oct 1

18h 35m

$714

Trip: 26 days

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Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 5

36h 20m

Mon, Aug 17

22h 58m

$715

Trip: 13 days

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Book cheap flights to Australia (One-way)

Airports

Origin

Destination

Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 1

36h 40m

$296

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Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 1

36h 40m

$299

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Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 15

50h 25m

$348

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Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 16

34h 45m

$358

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Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 9

51h 10m

$358

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Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 7

52h 10m

$366

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Multiple Airlines

Sun, Aug 2

53h 45m

$371

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Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 8

54h 45m

$377

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Hawaiian Airlines

Sat, Jul 4

19h 20m

$385

Based on null reviews

Hawaiian Airlines

Sun, Jul 26

19h 45m

$385

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Hawaiian Airlines

Fri, Jul 3

18h 25m

$387

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Hawaiian Airlines

Tue, Jul 21

41h 40m

$391

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Hawaiian Airlines

Tue, Jun 30

38h 45m

$391

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Hawaiian Airlines

Thu, Jul 2

37h 25m

$393

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Hawaiian Airlines

Wed, Jul 15

19h 45m

$401

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Virgin Australia

Sun, May 31

14h 00m

$401

Based on null reviews

Air New Zealand

Tue, Aug 4

19h 45m

$403

Based on null reviews

Hawaiian Airlines

Mon, Aug 17

19h 45m

$405

Based on null reviews

Air New Zealand

Tue, Jul 7

20h 05m

$410

Based on null reviews

Air New Zealand

Wed, Aug 12

19h 55m

$412

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Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews

8.5

Air New Zealand

Overall score based on 2,827 reviews

8.6

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

8.2

Food

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Flights to Australia

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Australia - United States

Cabin classes:

$5150

First

$500

Business

$124

Prem Econ

$39

Economy

Browse origins:

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United States

$1336

Alabama

$1252

Alaska

$874

Arizona

$1303

Arkansas

$719

California

$830

Colorado

$1072

Connecticut

$1033

District of Columbia

$900

Florida

$900

Georgia

$328

Hawaii

$991

Idaho

$791

Illinois

$1078

Indiana

$1235

Iowa

$1179

Kansas

$1377

Kentucky

$1037

Louisiana

$1496

Maine

$1031

Maryland

$902

Massachusetts

$1039

Michigan

$884

Minnesota

$2900

Mississippi

$1064

Missouri

$1255

Montana

$919

Nebraska

$959

Nevada

$1284

New Hampshire

$1158

New Mexico

$901

New York

$1052

North Carolina

$2035

North Dakota

$1007

Ohio

$1312

Oklahoma

$904

Oregon

$929

Pennsylvania

$1447

Rhode Island

$1351

South Carolina

$1463

South Dakota

$1016

Tennessee

$794

Texas

$1032

Utah

$1328

Vermont

$1147

Virginia

$884

Washington

$1781

West Virginia

$1031

Wisconsin

Browse destinations:

$865

Adelaide

$765

Albury

$1303

Alice Springs

$1342

Armidale

$1024

Ballina

$1135

Broome

$965

Canberra

$960

Coffs Harbour

$976

Darwin

$1072

Dubbo

$1229

Geraldton

$1563

Kalgoorlie

$1354

Karratha

$1166

Kingscote

$1325

Kununurra

$1286

Learmonth

$982

Lord Howe Island

$476

Melbourne

$334

Melbourne

$3396

Mildura

$1374

Moree

$1124

Newcastle

$765

Perth

$1144

Port Hedland

$995

Port Lincoln

$1087

Port Macquarie

$496

Queensland

$328

Sydney

$1204

Tamworth

$838

Tasmania

$1294

Wagga Wagga

$7355

Whyalla

$1013

Yulara

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FAQs - booking Australia flights

How long is the flight to Australia?

What is the cheapest flight to Australia?

Which airlines fly to Australia?

What are the most popular destinations in Australia?

Should I get a visa for Australia?

What’s the best airport to visit Tasmania?

Can I buy Australian dollars at the airports in Australia?

If I want to visit Bondi Beach, which airport is best?

How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

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