How long does a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles take?

Direct flights take on average 13h 40m to travel the 7,489 miles between Sydney and Los Angeles.

How many flights are there between Sydney and Los Angeles per day?

Each day, there are 4 direct flights that take off from Sydney and land in Los Angeles, with an average flight time of 13h 46m. The most common departure time is 09:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 28 flights and there are the same number of flights each day (4).

What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles was £303 for a one-way ticket and £446 for a return.

Which airlines fly most frequently between Sydney and Los Angeles?

Delta connects Sydney to Los Angeles with 7 flights per week and both Qantas Airways and United Airlines also offer 7 flights per week.

What’s the earliest departure time from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Sydney at 09:10 and will be landing in Los Angeles at 06:00.

What’s the latest departure time from Sydney to Los Angeles?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Sydney to Los Angeles jets off at 17:50 and lands at 14:30.

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Los Angeles?

American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Los Angeles flight route.

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Los Angeles flight route.

On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?

There are direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

What public transport options are there between central Sydney and Kingsford Smith Airport?

The Airport Link train is a cost-effective way to get from Sydney’s central train stations to the airport. An adult ticket should cost around A$ 16 if you’re travelling at an off-peak time and around A$ 20 if it’s during the peak-traffic time. If you’d prefer the convenience of being picked up from your doorstep, a taxi or rideshare provider can get you from most central parts of Sydney to the airport in around 20min, depending on traffic. With the airport fee included, the trip usually costs between A$ 45 and A$ 55.

What layover options are there between Sydney and Los Angeles?

If you’d like to break up your trip from Sydney to Los Angeles into two shorter legs, you have quite a few options. Flights with Phillippine Airlines will allow you to stop and stretch your legs in Manila (MNL), while flights with Hawaiian Airlines will give you a break in Honolulu (HNL). If you fly with Fiji Airlines, you can enjoy a stop in Nadi (NAN), and if you go with Air New Zealand, you’ll have a stop in Auckland (AKL).

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Los Angeles?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

How often are flights from Sydney to Los Angeles delayed?

Weekly flights between Sydney and Los Angeles historically see delays in approximately 18% of cases , with the average delay over the past year being 191 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Los Angeles flights?

Based on our data, American Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 12% of their flights encountering any delays.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Statistically, Friday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Thursday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Los Angeles flights?

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the early afternoon have historically encountered delays more often.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Sydney and Los Angeles?

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy . Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Sydney to Los Angeles were found on Fiji Airways (£446) and American Airlines (£511).

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£446

Typical prices: £516-£660

Fiji Airways

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Cheapest direct flights

£511

Typical prices: £555-£710

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SYD - LAX • Direct

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Qantas Premium Economy adds 38-inch pitch; United Premium Plus adds legroom.

American Premium Economy includes meals and drinks; Delta Wi-Fi may be unreliable.

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Every day

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Most punctual • 88% on-time

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Best time • Fewest delays

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When to book

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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 9% compared to booking last minute.

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August

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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

13:15 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Nadi

23:55 - 22:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 30m1 stop Nadi

£446Fiji Airways

Wed, 30 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

13:15 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Nadi

23:55 - 22:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 30m1 stop Nadi

£495Fiji Airways

Fri, 9 Oct - Sat, 3 Apr

14:15 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Nadi

23:55 - 11:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

18h 55m1 stop Nadi

£496Fiji Airways

Fri, 9 Oct - Sun, 18 Oct

14:15 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Nadi

23:55 - 22:25LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 30m1 stop Nadi

£497Fiji Airways

Tue, 3 Nov - Mon, 9 Nov

14:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 12:35LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

£500Fiji Airways

Mon, 18 Jan - Tue, 26 Jan

14:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Nadi

22:35 - 22:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 30m1 stop Nadi

£500Fiji Airways

Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

10:10 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 55mdirect

23:45 - 09:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15mdirect

£511American Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

22:50 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10mdirect

£522United Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 28 Oct

10:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

13:05 - 09:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 15m1 stop San Francisco

£523United Airlines

Wed, 9 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep

09:15 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 50mdirect

22:55 - 06:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55mdirect

£524Delta

Recent last minute flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles

Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

22:45 - 07:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15mdirect

£522United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

11:45 - 06:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 10m1 stop San Francisco

£523United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

20:21 - 06:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 34m1 stop San Francisco

£524United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

10:55 - 06:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 00m1 stop San Francisco

£525United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 18 Nov

10:20 - 12:01SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

18h 41m1 stop San Francisco

07:25 - 09:20LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

30h 55m1 stop San Francisco

£527United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

11:45 - 06:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 10m1 stop San Francisco

£528United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Sun, 30 Aug

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

10:55 - 06:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 00m1 stop San Francisco

£528United Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Wed, 9 Sep

10:20 - 14:08SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

20h 48m1 stop San Francisco

10:55 - 06:55LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

27h 00m1 stop San Francisco

£529United Airlines

Tue, 25 Aug - Mon, 16 Nov

20:45 - 21:22SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

17h 37m1 stop Honolulu

07:00 - 19:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 45m1 stop Honolulu

£531Alaska Airlines

Thu, 27 Aug - Mon, 16 Nov

20:45 - 05:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

25h 15m1 stop Honolulu

07:00 - 19:45LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 45m1 stop Honolulu

£531Alaska Airlines

Recent direct flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles

Wed, 7 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct

10:10 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 55mdirect

23:45 - 09:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15mdirect

£511American Airlines

Mon, 28 Sep - Sun, 18 Oct

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

22:50 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10mdirect

£522United Airlines

Tue, 13 Oct - Sun, 4 Apr

10:15 - 06:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 45mdirect

22:55 - 06:50LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55mdirect

£523Delta

Thu, 21 Jan - Mon, 25 Jan

11:20 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 45mdirect

22:40 - 09:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 25mdirect

£524United Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Sun, 27 Sep

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

22:50 - 07:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10mdirect

£525United Airlines

Wed, 16 Sep - Tue, 26 Jan

09:15 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 50mdirect

22:35 - 08:30LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

14h 55mdirect

£526Delta

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

22:50 - 07:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10mdirect

£527United Airlines

Tue, 22 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

22:50 - 07:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10mdirect

£528United Airlines

Tue, 15 Sep - Tue, 29 Sep

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

22:50 - 07:00LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10mdirect

£528United Airlines

Thu, 1 Oct - Sat, 17 Oct

09:10 - 06:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles

13h 50mdirect

22:50 - 08:05LAX Los Angeles Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15mdirect

£550American Airlines

Booking Insights

KAYAK’s insights & trends for Sydney to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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How much is a return flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Los Angeles from Sydney usually cost between £516 and £671 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £446 on Fiji Airways (1 Oct–17 Oct).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

For Sydney to Los Angeles, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Saturday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Sydney, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost £555 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £786 and £665 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Los Angeles?

No, with an average price for the route of £517, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, The Points Guy, and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has travelled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines and LAX

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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What public transport options are there between central Sydney and Kingsford Smith Airport?
The Airport Link train is a cost-effective way to get from Sydney’s central train stations to the airport. An adult ticket should cost around A$ 16 if you’re travelling at an off-peak time and around A$ 20 if it’s during the peak-traffic time. If you’d prefer the convenience of being picked up from your doorstep, a taxi or rideshare provider can get you from most central parts of Sydney to the airport in around 20min, depending on traffic. With the airport fee included, the trip usually costs between A$ 45 and A$ 55.
What layover options are there between Sydney and Los Angeles?
If you’d like to break up your trip from Sydney to Los Angeles into two shorter legs, you have quite a few options. Flights with Phillippine Airlines will allow you to stop and stretch your legs in Manila (MNL), while flights with Hawaiian Airlines will give you a break in Honolulu (HNL). If you fly with Fiji Airlines, you can enjoy a stop in Nadi (NAN), and if you go with Air New Zealand, you’ll have a stop in Auckland (AKL).
What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles was £303 for a one-way ticket and £446 for a return.
Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Qantas Airways, Alaska Airlines, Air Canada, and JetBlue offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Los Angeles flight route.
Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Los Angeles?
The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Los Angeles flight route.
On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?
There are direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles on a daily basis.
How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Los Angeles?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Looking for a cheap flight from Los Angeles to Sydney? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £517 or less round-trip.
If you need to freshen up before your flight from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX), you’ll find shower facilities in the departures lounge of the international terminal (T1). No toiletries are provided, but if you haven’t packed your own supplies, you can pick up travel-sized toiletries at Amcal Pharmacy.
If you want to cut down on plastic use and ensure you have plenty of water for your flight to Los Angeles, you can bring an empty, reusable bottle and fill it up at one of the many water fountains located throughout the international departures area.
After you touch down in Los Angeles, you will find yourself in Terminal B (the international terminal). The LA Airport has a thriving art program, so keep an eye out for art installations, like Air Garden and Bell Tower.

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