Can I fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are available, making up 6.5% of the observed flights in the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers was 2. While direct options exist, travelers should be aware that a significant portion of flights on this route will involve connections.

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, covering a distance of 12061 kilometers. Flights with one stopover, however, have a significantly longer median duration, averaging around 22 hours and 41 minutes. Travelers should consider these differences when planning their journey.

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

Based on historical data from the trailing 30 days, good prices on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are observed frequently. This indicates that travelers have regular opportunities to find favorable deals on this route. The consistent availability of good prices makes it a popular route for deal-seeking travelers.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Sydney to Los Angeles

2026-10-01 – 2026-10-05
SYD - Los Angeles
94% AI deal score
A$1,407
A$869
Round trip
2026-08-27 – 2026-08-30
SYD - Los Angeles
94% AI deal score
A$1,479
A$870
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2026-09-08 – 2026-09-22
SYD - Los Angeles
94% AI deal score
A$1,415
A$870
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2026-09-02 – 2026-09-09
SYD - Los Angeles
94% AI deal score
A$1,469
A$870
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2026-09-08 – 2026-09-14
SYD - Los Angeles
94% AI deal score
A$1,481
A$871
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2026-08-04 – 2026-08-31
SYD - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
A$1,383
A$873
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-23
SYD - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
A$1,340
A$873
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2026-11-04 – 2026-11-24
SYD - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
A$1,341
A$873
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-24
SYD - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
A$1,340
A$873
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-23
SYD - Los Angeles
93% AI deal score
A$1,339
A$873
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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 substantial distance of 12,061 km. Given that most itineraries connect at least once, the overall travel time can vary significantly.

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. Approximately 10% of recent fares were classified as a good price, and new deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles? The data indicates that November is often the most affordable month, with a median fare of $1311. April also offers competitive prices, with a median of $1331, followed by October at a median of $1429. These months present the best opportunities for lower-cost travel.

Most itineraries from Sydney to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 6.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For those itineraries that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should account for additional travel time beyond the direct flight duration when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,269 - A$2,090

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles is AUD 1269 to AUD 2090. The current lowest deal is AUD 869 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 4.

now A$869

Low A$1,269

High A$2,090

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

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,386

A$874

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,539

A$922

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,589

A$924

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,528

A$919

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,429

A$922

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,533

A$922

One-way

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

24 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 29

A$2,077 → A$1,109

47%

26 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 29

A$2,014 → A$1,059

47%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$2,014 → A$1,062

47%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

A$2,002 → A$1,059

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

Sydney - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

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

📅 Best time to fly

November is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, November is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1356.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 40m

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

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

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

🏆 Airline highlight

QantasLink offers direct flights

QantasLink has offered direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles in recent deals.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

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

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Fly from Sydney Airport for direct routes to Los Angeles, offering convenient international travel options.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$869

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$869

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

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

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,184

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

93% AI deal score

$8,265

$5,367

Save $2,898

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the best time to book flights from Sydney to Los Angeles is typically 60+ days before departure. During this period, the average price observed across the trailing quarter was $1674. Prices tend to increase as the departure date approaches, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $2105. For optimal savings, travelers should aim to secure their tickets well in advance of their planned travel.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles was considered to be $1224 or less. The median price observed over the same 90-day period was $1648. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed prices being $2080 or less. Travelers aiming for a good deal should target prices around the $1224 mark.

Historically, November has been one of the best months to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles, with a median price of $1311. April also offered favorable prices, with a median of $1331. The annual median price for this route across the trailing 270 days was $1648, indicating that certain months offer significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Sydney to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,269 - A$2,090

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

The regular price range for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles is AUD 1269 to AUD 2090. The current lowest deal is AUD 869 with Fiji Airways, for travel from Oct 1-Oct 4.

now A$869

Low A$1,269

High A$2,090

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

QantasLink

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Los Angeles

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,386

A$874

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,539

A$922

One-way

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,589

A$924

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,528

A$919

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,429

A$922

One-way

Wed, Aug 5

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

Fiji Airways

A$1,533

A$922

One-way

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

24 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 29

A$2,077 → A$1,109

47%

26 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 29

A$2,014 → A$1,059

47%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$2,014 → A$1,062

47%

5 nights

Dec 8 - Dec 13

A$2,002 → A$1,059

47%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles