Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney are available, though they represent a smaller portion of the overall flights. Historically, approximately 3.6% of flights on this route are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 connections. This indicates that while direct options exist, connecting flights are more common.

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to Sydney?

The typical direct flight time from Los Angeles to Sydney is approximately 15 hours and 10 minutes. This corresponds to a median duration of 910 minutes for non-stop journeys. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 26 hours, or 1560 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is 12061 kilometers.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Historically, good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Sydney are observed with frequent regularity. This route is classified as having frequent deals across the trailing 30 days. Travelers can often find competitive pricing, making it a route where favorable flight options appear consistently. This suggests a healthy market for deals on this particular journey.

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Los Angeles to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sydney, August stands out as the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1353. Other cost-effective options include March, where the median fare is $1462, and April, with a median of $1518. These months offer the best opportunities to find lower prices for this route.

Fares for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney typically range from $1313–$2123, with a median price of $1661. Right now, current fares are below the typical level for this route. Only 1% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptional deals can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route are not direct; only 3.6% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. This means that most itineraries connect at least once. For flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

A typical journey from Los Angeles to Sydney takes about 15h 10m, including connections. This median duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 15h 10m, while connecting flights typically take around 31h 15m.

The distance between Los Angeles and Sydney is approximately 12061 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul flight. This significant distance contributes to the overall journey time and fare structure for this route.

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Sydney

Regular price: $767 - $1,649

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is USD 767 to USD 1649. The current lowest deal is USD 787 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Feb 2-Feb 9.

now $787

Low $767

High $1,649

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney is August, with a median price of $1334. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $2301. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,334

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,301

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Sydney

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$980

$910

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Fiji Airways

$934

$806

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$872

$874

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$924

$874

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Fiji Airways

$920

$792

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Fiji Airways

$920

$811

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,026 → $792

23%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

$997 → $793

20%

8 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 16

$994 → $802

19%

10 nights

Apr 19 - Apr 29

$948 → $788

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

Los Angeles - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Sydney are below the typical level, with a median of $1661.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1353.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 15h 10m.

Direct flights to Sydney typically take 15h 10m, while connecting flights average 31h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 96.4% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is one airline offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering many flight options to Sydney.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$675

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international gateway, offering convenient access to Sydney and surrounding areas.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$678

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

📍 ~280 km from Sydney (approximately 3 hours drive from Sydney city center)

💸 Flights from ~$1,147

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Feb 17

Sydney, Australia

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Feb 16

Sydney, Australia

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$6,439

$4,317

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Feb 15

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,424

$4,317

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From LAX

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Mar 01

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,548

$4,317

Save $2,231

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Business Class

From LAX

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Mar 01

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,548

$4,335

Save $2,213

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Business Class

From LAX

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Mar 09

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,536

$4,513

Save $2,023

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Business Class

From LAX

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Mar 09

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,547

$4,513

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From LAX

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Apr 06

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,798

$4,514

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Business Class

From LAX

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Apr 14

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,692

$4,557

Save $2,135

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Business Class

From LAX

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Apr 13

Sydney, Australia

94% AI deal score

$6,770

$4,576

Save $2,194

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From LAX

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Feb 14

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$6,461

$4,513

Save $1,948

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Business Class

From LAX

Elite

Feb 01

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$6,427

$4,513

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Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney are found when booking in the "28-59 days" window prior to departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $1671. Booking within 0-6 days of departure sees prices rise significantly, averaging $2468. Even booking 60+ days out tends to be more expensive, with an average price of $2040.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney is considered to be $1313 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $1661. Prices can go higher, with 75% of observed prices being $2123 or less. Therefore, if you find a flight at or below $1313, it represents a strong value.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney include August, with a median price of $1353, and March, with a median price of $1462. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1518. The annual median price for this route is $1661, indicating that these months typically provide savings compared to the yearly average.

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Los Angeles to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Sydney

Regular price: $767 - $1,649

Prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is USD 767 to USD 1649. The current lowest deal is USD 787 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Feb 2-Feb 9.

now $787

Low $767

High $1,649

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

August

Cheapest

Flights from $1,334

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,301

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Sydney

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

2GO

$980

$910

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Fiji Airways

$934

$806

One-way

Wed, Nov 4

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$872

$874

One-way

Thu, Nov 5

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Alaska Airlines, Inc.

$924

$874

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Fiji Airways

$920

$792

One-way

Sat, Nov 7

⌛ Last-Minute

LAX - Sydney

Los Angeles (LAX) - Sydney (SYD)

Fiji Airways

$920

$811

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

7 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 15

$1,026 → $792

23%

3 nights

Nov 8 - Nov 11

$997 → $793

20%

8 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 16

$994 → $802

19%

10 nights

Apr 19 - Apr 29

$948 → $788

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

Los Angeles - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

Recent fares from Los Angeles to Sydney are below the typical level, with a median of $1661.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, August is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1353.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 15h 10m.

Direct flights to Sydney typically take 15h 10m, while connecting flights average 31h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 96.4% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights.

QantasLink is one airline offering direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Deals for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney appear frequently, with many deals in the last 30 days.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International is a major hub, offering many flight options to Sydney.

📍 ~19 km from Los Angeles city center (reachable by car or public transport).

💸 Flights from ~$675

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international gateway, offering convenient access to Sydney and surrounding areas.

📍 ~9 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$678

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major domestic and international-capable airport, offering a full range of cabin classes.

Sydney, Australia

93% AI deal score

$6,427

$4,513

Save $1,914

All Nippon Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Cheap Flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Today’s best flight deals from Los Angeles to Sydney

Los Angeles to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Sydney

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

Los Angeles - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 15h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Feb 17

Feb 16

Feb 15

Mar 01

Mar 01

Mar 09

Mar 09

Apr 06

Apr 14

Apr 13

Feb 14

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How early should I book Los Angeles to Sydney flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Los Angeles to Sydney flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Can I fly direct from Los Angeles to Sydney?

What's the flight time from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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Flights to Sydney from other cities

Los Angeles to Sydney: Overview

Insights for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

How much is a round trip from Los Angeles to Sydney

The cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Last-minute flights going from Los Angeles to Sydney

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Popular Airports to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

Los Angeles - Sydney route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level.

August is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Direct flights take 15h 10m.

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

QantasLink offers direct flights.

Deals appear frequently for this route.

Los Angeles main airports to depart from

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

Best Elite deals to Sydney

Feb 17

Feb 16

Feb 15

Mar 01

Mar 01

Mar 09

Mar 09

Apr 06

Apr 14

Apr 13

Feb 14

Feb 01

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

How early should I book Los Angeles to Sydney flights to get the cheapest price?

How do I know if a Los Angeles to Sydney flight is a good deal?

When is the cheapest time of year to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?