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Flights to the United States from Australia
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Sydney to LAX takes about 13h 30m nonstop.
The cheapest return fare to United States seen in the week to 18 October 2026 was A$1,034 from Sydney, one stop, departing November 2026.
One of 65 fares seen on this route in the past week. A fare seen is not a fare still for sale - check the live price before you book.
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What flights to United States cost from each Australian city
| From | Cheapest return seen | Stops | Departing | Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | A$1,034 | 1 | November 2026 | 14 October 2026 |
| Brisbane | A$1,040 | 1 | November 2026 | 18 October 2026 |
| Melbourne | A$1,405 | 1 | January 2027 | 14 October 2026 |
When flights to United States are cheapest
Cheapest return fare seen for each month of departure. November 2026 was the cheapest at A$1,034; December 2026 the dearest at A$1,697 - a difference of A$663 on the same trip.
Fares are the cheapest return economy price a searcher was quoted on Travelpayouts / Aviasales flight price cache in the week to 18 October 2026, in Australian dollars, for the routes Australians actually fly. They are observations rather than an advertised price, they move daily, and they are not a guarantee that the seat is still there.
Which Australian airports fly to United States
4 Australian airports fly there direct. Passengers carried over the twelve months to 2026-06, from BITRE international airline activity. A busier route means more flights and more options when something goes wrong.
| From | To | Passengers a year |
|---|---|---|
| Sydney | Los Angeles | 746,090 |
| Melbourne | Los Angeles | 296,177 |
| Sydney | Honolulu | 250,736 |
| Sydney | San Francisco | 225,267 |
| Sydney | Dallas | 184,522 |
| Brisbane | Los Angeles | 157,831 |
| Melbourne | San Francisco | 145,289 |
| Brisbane | San Francisco | 116,144 |
When Australians fly to United States
October is the busiest month for Australian trips to United States and February the quietest, across 678,390 trips a year. The peak is when fares and accommodation cost most and when the cheaper insurance and eSIM options sell out first, so a trip that can move a few weeks either side of it is a trip that costs less.
Busiest monthOctober
Quietest monthFebruary
Australian trips a year678,390
Rank among destinations5
Australian Bureau of Statistics, short-term resident returns. The full United States figures.
If you are not flying out of Sydney
The international leg is rarely the problem. The domestic flight that gets you to it is: Canberra to Sydney is cancelled 5.3% of the time against a national average of 1.9%. Book both legs on one ticket and a missed connection is the airline's to fix. On separate tickets it is yours, and the international fare is the expensive half.
Route and connection data for United States
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Your passport
United States wants the length of your stay of validity covering your whole stay. A fare is non-refundable long before a passport renewal is.
Entry requirements
No visa, but Australians need an approved ESTA (Electronic System for Travel Authorization) before boarding.
Travel insurance only covers a cancellation that was not already public when you bought the policy, so the cover is worth buying with the fare rather than in the last week. Compare cover for United States.
More United States essentials
United States visa and entry rules
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United States eSIM plans
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United States travel insurance
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United States money and cards
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United States airport transfers
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Driving in United States
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United States travel essentials
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Things to do in United States
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United States flights FAQs
How much is a flight to United States from Australia?
The cheapest return fare to United States seen in the week to 18 October 2026 was A$1,034 from Sydney, one stop, departing November 2026. Across the 65 fares seen in the week to 18 October 2026, the cheapest from each city were Sydney A$1,034, Brisbane A$1,040, Melbourne A$1,405. These are fares that were seen, not fares guaranteed to still be available.
When is the cheapest month to fly to United States?
Of the 6 months with fares on record in the week to 18 October 2026, November 2026 was cheapest at A$1,034 return and December 2026 dearest at A$1,697 - a difference of A$663. Australian demand for United States peaks in October, so the months either side of it are usually where the cheaper fares are. Fares move daily, so treat this as the shape of the year rather than a promise about any one date.
Can you fly direct to United States from Australia?
Yes. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide all fly there direct. The busiest route is Sydney to Los Angeles, carrying 746,090 passengers a year. Figures are from the Bureau of Infrastructure and Transport Research Economics.
Should I book my domestic connection to Sydney on the same ticket as my United States flight?
Yes, wherever you can. Canberra to Sydney is cancelled 5.3% of the time against a national average of 1.9%, and on one ticket a missed connection is the airline's to fix - they rebook you onto the next flight to United States. On separate tickets the international fare is your loss. If the legs have to be separate, fly into Sydney the night before.
Planning United States?
We will send you the United States guide as it grows - what to book before you go, which eSIM and travel card are worth it there, and what things actually cost in Australian dollars.