Can I fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are available, making up approximately 6.5% of all observed flights across the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. While direct options exist, connecting flights are more common on this route.

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

The typical direct flight time from Sydney to Los Angeles is approximately 13 hours and 40 minutes. This covers a distance of 12061 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 22 hours and 41 minutes. Travelers should consider these durations when planning their journey.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles have been observed with frequent regularity. This indicates that travelers often have opportunities to find competitive fares for this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a favorable route for budget-conscious travelers.

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SYD - Los Angeles
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A$1,339
A$843
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Sydney to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Sydney to Los Angeles takes about 13h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 12,061 km.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $1224–$2080, with a median of $1648. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and about 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles? The most affordable months to fly are typically November, with a median fare of $1311, followed by April at $1331, and October at $1429. Planning your travel during these months could result in lower costs.

Most itineraries for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles connect at least once. Only 6.5% of recent fares were for direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, indicating that the vast majority of travelers will have at least one stopover. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,223 - A$2,170

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

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles typically range from 1223 AUD to 2170 AUD. The current lowest deal is 843 AUD with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 29.

now A$843

Low A$1,223

High A$2,170

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles is November, with a median price of $1356. The most expensive month to fly is January, with a median price of $1982. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,356

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,982

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,808

A$1,053

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

QantasLink

A$1,672

A$1,049

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,790

A$1,053

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,606

A$1,053

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,662

A$976

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,612

A$1,052

One-way

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

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$1,886 → A$1,114

41%

1 night

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A$1,644 → A$873

47%

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

A$1,837 → A$1,110

40%

2 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 25

A$1,656 → A$976

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

Sydney - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Los Angeles are near the typical level of $1648.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in November for the best prices

Historically, November offers the lowest median price at $1311 for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 13h 40m

Direct flights to Los Angeles typically take 13h 40m, while connecting flights average 29h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 93.5% of recent deals, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

United Airlines offers direct flights

United Airlines is one of the airlines providing direct flight options for this route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles appear frequently, about every 30 days.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport (SYD) is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$845

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI) offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Los Angeles.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,298

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Los Angeles International (LAX)

Cheapest

Los Angeles International Airport is a primary gateway to Los Angeles, offering many flight options from Sydney.

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$844

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Cheapest

Hollywood Burbank is a practical alternative for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

📍 ~20 km from Los Angeles (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,135

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

$12,979

Save $9,448

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are found when booking 60+ days in advance, with an average price of $1674. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches. For instance, booking within 0-6 days of departure typically sees average prices rise to $2105. Planning ahead can result in significant savings on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is considered to be $1224 or less. The median price for this route has historically been around $1648. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $2080 or less. Travelers should aim for prices at or below the good price threshold for better value.

Historically, November and April have offered some of the most favorable prices for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles. In November, the median price was $1311, while April saw a median of $1331. October also presented competitive prices, with a median of $1429. These months typically fall below the annual median price of $1648 for this route.

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Sydney to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

A typical journey from Sydney to Los Angeles takes about 13h 40m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a significant distance of 12,061 km.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,223 - A$2,170

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

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles typically range from 1223 AUD to 2170 AUD. The current lowest deal is 843 AUD with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 29.

now A$843

Low A$1,223

High A$2,170

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

November

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,356

January

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,982

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

United Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Los Angeles

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,808

A$1,053

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

QantasLink

A$1,672

A$1,049

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,790

A$1,053

One-way

Tue, Sep 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

A$1,606

A$1,053

One-way

Wed, Sep 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,662

A$976

One-way

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,612

A$1,052

One-way

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

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$1,886 → A$1,114

41%

1 night

Sep 25 - Sep 26

A$1,644 → A$873

47%

10 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 13

A$1,837 → A$1,110

40%

2 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 25

A$1,656 → A$976

41%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles