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£294 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles (SYD-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles

Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 2 Dec
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11:20 - 06:05SYD-LAX
13h 45mdirect
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22:45 - 09:00LAX-SYD
15h 15mdirect
£496Qantas Airways
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Mon, 10 Nov - Wed, 19 Nov
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11:20 - 06:05SYD-LAX
13h 45mdirect
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21:25 - 07:25LAX-SYD
15h 00mdirect
£497Qantas Airways
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Tue, 17 Mar - Tue, 24 Mar
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11:20 - 07:10SYD-LAX
13h 50mdirect
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23:45 - 09:00LAX-SYD
15h 15mdirect
£498Qantas Airways
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Mon, 8 Dec - Sun, 18 Jan
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11:20 - 06:00SYD-LAX
13h 40mdirect
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10:26 - 09:15LAX-SYD
27h 49m1 stop
£499United Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Mon, 29 Dec
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11:20 - 06:00SYD-LAX
13h 40mdirect
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07:21 - 06:20LAX-SYD
27h 59m1 stop
£499United Airlines
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Tue, 25 Nov - Mon, 29 Dec
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11:20 - 06:00SYD-LAX
13h 40mdirect
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22:55 - 09:05LAX-SYD
15h 10mdirect
£502United Airlines
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Thu, 5 Feb - Tue, 24 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:40 - 23:59SYD-LAX
21h 19m2 stops
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09:50 - 19:45LAX-SYD
38h 55m2 stops
£509Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
21:40 - 20:06SYD-LAX
41h 26m2 stops
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08:29 - 19:45LAX-SYD
40h 16m2 stops
£522Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
Fiji Airways Logo
14:00 - 11:50SYD-LAX
16h 50m1 stop
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22:45 - 12:35LAX-SYD
18h 50m1 stop
£549Fiji Airways
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Thu, 15 Jan - Sat, 31 Jan
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16:00 - 16:29SYD-LAX
19h 29m1 stop
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14:10 - 14:40LAX-SYD
29h 30m2 stops
£634Air Canada
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Qantas Premium Economy offers 38-inch pitch seats.
Use the LAX FlyAway bus for easy transport at LAX.
Expert advice
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Top airlines
Qantas Airways
Cheapest • from £496 (return)
Qantas Airways
Best reviews • 7.5 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
3 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 7% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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+1
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Cheapest return fare
£496
Overall average: £634
Qantas Airways
Tue 11/11Tue 2/12
SYD - LAX • Direct
Cheapest one-way flight
£294
Typical prices: £358-£920
Fiji Airways
Fri 23/1
SYD - LAX • 1 stop
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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.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles is February, where tickets cost £580 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £861 and £683 respectively.

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

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £562, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

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 7% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 18 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
American Airlines

American Airlines Premium Economy includes complimentary meals and drinks on long-haul flights.


AA Flagship Lounges offer premium dining and shower suites for eligible passengers.

Delta

Delta One offers lie-flat seats with privacy doors on select A350 aircraft.


Delta's Wi-Fi can be hit or miss on international routes; check availability before flying.

Read more about Deltaby Stefanie Waldek
United Airlines

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats with aisle access, ideal for privacy and comfort.


United Premium Plus provides extra legroom and recline, enhancing long-haul comfort.

Qantas Airways

Qantas Business Class offers lie-flat seats with privacy screens on A380s and 787s.


Qantas Premium Economy provides 38-inch pitch seats, ideal for long-haul comfort.

Airports
SYD

For a smooth departure, use the Airport Link train to reach SYD quickly, avoiding traffic and saving time.

Read more about SYDby Robert Schrader
LAX

Upon arrival at LAX, use the LAX FlyAway bus for convenient transport to Van Nuys or Union Station.

Read more about LAXby Stefanie Waldek
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on American Airlines

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Delta, United Airlines and LAX

Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill Fink

Bill Fink

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.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Los Angeles

Low seasonMarch
Cheapest flight£294
Best time to beat the crowds (10% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (34% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

  • 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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles was £294 for a one-way ticket and £496 for a return.

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

    American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, and Alaska Airlines 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Los Angeles.

  • 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.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sydney to Los Angeles? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £376 or less one-way and £1,197 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.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Delta, Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines, Delta, +2 more

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Reviews of the top airline flying from Sydney to Los Angeles

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Los Angeles. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Los Angeles? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.5
Qantas AirwaysOverall score based on 925 reviews
7.7Boarding
8.2Crew
7.0Food
7.5Comfort
7.2Entertainment
Airline reviews

Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

6.0 GoodSandipan, Oct 2025SYD - DFW
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Basic airline, aircraft and service. AA gets you from point A to B. My flight was delayed by 2 hours too.

No internet on flight, which makes log travels really hard.

My flight from Dallas to Sydney was cancelled. My entire trip was rerouted to include the following: Hartford to Washington DC Washington DC to JFK JFK to Auckland Auckland to Christchurch I paid for an aisle seat on the flight to Auckland and was asked if I would take a window seat to accommodate a family. The agent at the podium failed to mention that the family had a 3 month old baby and that a bassinet would be used during the 16 hour flight. The only way I could get out of my seat was to crawl under the bassinet of the sleeping baby. I think it is wrong that I was no given the choice to sit in another seat, that the agent knew what she was doing and chose to not properly disclose my seating arrangement. Terrible treatment.

they ran out of fruit for breakfast and so I just had a yogurt instead. other than that the flight was good

by the time they got to our row, they were out of some of the food options. games and movies were great but maybe more game options like tetris or pac man would be great

Great as usual, some delays but well communicated and made up for in the air

Poor! This flight was delayed 14 hours. There was no assistance in helping customers find other routes to their destination, nor any other kind of support. It was a chaotic experience. I'm not likely to fly with AA going forward.

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

We were upgraded and after just a short delay in attending to a safety check we were on our way. Would definately fly Qantas International on their Dreamliner again.

I tried to check in online but was unable to do so. I stood in line for nearly two hours to check in. American Airlines was understaffed. When I finally got to the kiosk to check in, I was still unable to check in. No AA staff was available to help. Finally one of the airport security agents who was helping passengers became of lack of AA Staff told me: “I think the reason you can’t check in is that you are starting your name with an upper case letter when you write it. Just write it with all lower case letters.” That did allow me to check in. HOW COULD ANYONE POSSIBLY KNOW THAT IF THEY USE AN INITIAL UPPER CASE LETTER TO SPELL THEIR OWN NAME, AA WOULD NOT ALLOW THEM TO CHECK IN?????? Then I had to wait in line over half an hour again to drop off my baggage. Although I arrived at the airport 3 hours early, by the time I got to the gate, they had already started boarding.

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