Can I fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are available, but they represent a small portion of the total routes. Historically, approximately 3.4% of flights on this route have been direct. For journeys involving connections, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This suggests that while direct options exist, connecting flights are far more common for 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 45 minutes, covering a distance of 12061 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends significantly to about 24 hours and 25 minutes. This considerable difference highlights the convenience of direct routes, which are nearly 11 hours shorter on average than one-stop journeys.

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

Historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles have been frequent. This route is classified as one with consistent deal availability across the trailing quarter. Travelers can typically find favorable pricing for this destination, making it a route where opportunities for good value fares arise regularly. This consistent availability is a positive indicator for budget-conscious travelers.

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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 45m, including connections. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stop, this median duration reflects the overall travel time for this long-haul route. For connecting flights, the median travel time is significantly longer, at 30h 0m.

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, fares typically range from $1291–$1993, with a median of $1613. Right now, current fares are near the typical level. Approximately 9% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, indicating that finding deals is possible. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles? The most affordable month to fly is typically June, with a median fare of $1261. Other cost-effective months include February, where the median fare is $1443, and November, with a median fare of $1455. These months offer lower median prices compared to the overall typical range for the route.

Most itineraries for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles connect at least once, with only 3.4% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means that travelers should generally expect to make at least one stop on their journey between these two cities.

The distance between Sydney and Los Angeles is approximately 12,061 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance contributes to the extended flight times and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Los Angeles

Regular price: A$1,181 - A$2,388

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 1181 AUD to 2388 AUD. The current lowest deal is 934 AUD with Fiji Airways for travel from Feb 18-Feb 23.

now A$934

Low A$1,181

High A$2,388

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles is June, with a median price of $1285. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1934. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,285

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,934

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

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,734

A$1,112

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,463

A$1,110

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,523

A$1,041

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,248

A$1,042

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,248

A$1,042

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,254

A$1,041

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A$1,942 → A$1,120

42%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

A$1,923 → A$1,120

42%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$1,847 → A$1,049

43%

26 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 29

A$1,847 → A$1,167

37%

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Sydney - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1261.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 45m

The median direct flight from Sydney to Los Angeles takes 13h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Fiji Airways offered a recent deal for $934, departing February 18 and returning February 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, with competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$896

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport offers another departure choice for your trip to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,327

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$895

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$2,114

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Dec 25

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$6,333

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From SYD

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Jan 29

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,960

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From SYD

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Mar 22

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$2,990

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From SYD

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Jan 21

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,116

Singapore Airlines

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From SYD

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Dec 24

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,253

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From SYD

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Dec 26

Los Angeles, United States

77% AI deal score

$3,253

QantasLink

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From WSI

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Jan 21

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$8,935

$8,365

Save $570

From SYD

Elite

Jan 26

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,129

Air Canada

Business Class

From SYD

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Oct 30

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,211

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From SYD

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Oct 29

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,212

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Oct 29

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,222

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Oct 30

Los Angeles, United States

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$3,222

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles is typically between 28 and 59 days prior to departure. During this period, the average price was around $1671. Booking within 0-6 days of departure saw prices rise to an average of $1938, indicating that last-minute bookings are generally more expensive. Conversely, booking more than 60 days out also showed a slightly higher average price of $1711 compared to the best window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles was considered to be $1291 or less. The median price for this route was $1613. Prices typically ranged up to $1993 for the higher end of the market within the 90-day window. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $1291 threshold.

Historically, June has been the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles, with a median price of $1261. Other historically affordable months include February, with a median price of $1443, and November, at $1455. The annual median price for this route is $1613, indicating that these months offer significant savings compared to the overall average. Travelers looking for lower fares should consider these months.

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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$1,181 - A$2,388

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 1181 AUD to 2388 AUD. The current lowest deal is 934 AUD with Fiji Airways for travel from Feb 18-Feb 23.

now A$934

Low A$1,181

High A$2,388

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

June

Cheapest

Flights from A$1,285

December

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,934

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

Thu, Oct 29

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,734

A$1,112

One-way

Sun, Nov 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,463

A$1,110

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,523

A$1,041

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,248

A$1,042

One-way

Mon, Nov 2

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,248

A$1,042

One-way

Tue, Nov 3

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Los Angeles

Sydney (SYD) - Los Angeles (LAX)

United Airlines

A$1,254

A$1,041

One-way

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

1 night

Dec 6 - Dec 7

A$1,942 → A$1,120

42%

2 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 5

A$1,923 → A$1,120

42%

27 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 30

A$1,847 → A$1,049

43%

26 nights

Dec 3 - Dec 29

A$1,847 → A$1,167

37%

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

Sydney - Los Angeles route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares near the typical level

Recent fares for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are near the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

June is historically cheapest

Historically, June is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $1261.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 13h 45m

The median direct flight from Sydney to Los Angeles takes 13h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant, with a median of 2 stopovers for this long-haul route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Fiji Airways offered a recent deal for $934, departing February 18 and returning February 23.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

Deals for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is a convenient option for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, with competitive pricing.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$896

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Western Sydney International Airport offers another departure choice for your trip to Los Angeles.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$1,327

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$895

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Hollywood Burbank (BUR)

Hollywood Burbank (BUR) is a useful alternative, especially for North Los Angeles and the San Fernando Valley.

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

💸 Flights from ~A$2,114

Los Angeles, United States

76% AI deal score

$3,222

QantasLink

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

Today’s best flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles

Sydney to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

Sydney - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

June is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 13h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent

Sydney main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

How much should a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles cost?

What's the best month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Can I fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?

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

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

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More routes from Sydney

Flights to Los Angeles from other cities

Sydney to Los Angeles: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Los Angeles

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Los Angeles

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

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

Sydney - Los Angeles route insights

Recent fares near the typical level

June is historically cheapest

Direct flights take 13h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

Fiji Airways offers a recent deal

Deals are frequent

Sydney main airports to depart from

Los Angeles main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Los Angeles used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Los Angeles

Best Elite deals to Los Angeles

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Oct 30

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Los Angeles

When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

How much should a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles cost?

What's the best month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?