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Cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). 7,494 miles, 14h 5m nonstop.

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SYD to LAX at a glance

Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.

Distance
7,494 milesgreat-circle
Typical flight time
14h 5mnonstop, gate to gate
Nonstop airlines
UAQF2 airlinesUnited, Qantas
Nonstop flights per day
2all airlines combined
Cheapest month
January 2027over the next six months
Best day to fly
Tuesday20% less than Sunday
Time difference
17h behindLos Angeles vs Sydney

Sydney to Los Angeles

Round trips from $573

Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.

Cheapest month: January 2027

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Sydney to Los Angeles fares by month

Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.

  1. September 2026from Tue, Sep 29$771
  2. October 2026from Tue, Oct 13$649
  3. November 2026from Tue, Nov 3$665
  4. December 2026from Wed, Dec 2$706
  5. January 2027from Tue, Jan 5$573
  6. February 2027from Tue, Feb 9$605

Airlines flying Sydney to Los Angeles

2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 14 more with one stop.

Connecting options

Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.

Which airport should I use?

SydneyLos Angeles has 5 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.

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Tips for this route

  • Only United and Qantas fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through YVR or MTY is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
  • January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $573; September 2026 is the most expensive at $771 and up, a difference of $198 per traveler.
  • Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
  • Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
  • Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sydney. A morning departure lands in Los Angeles with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.

Destination guide

Los Angeles: Beaches, studios and year-round sunshine

Los Angeles is a sprawl of beach towns, hillside neighborhoods and studio lots tied together by freeways. LAX is the main gateway, but Burbank, Long Beach and Orange County airports are smaller, calmer and often closer to where you're staying.

Best time to visit: March–May and September–November have warm, dry days and thinner crowds. June can be gray at the coast ('June gloom'); fall is the warmest beach season.

Flying the other way? Los Angeles to SydneyFares, airlines and tips for LAX to SYD.

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Sydney to Los Angeles: common questions

How long is the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 14h 5m gate to gate, covering 7,494 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.

Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to LAX?

United Airlines and Qantas operate nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through YVR, MTY and GDL.

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

Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX), starting at $573 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.

How far in advance should I book Sydney to Los Angeles flights?

Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.

What is the time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Sydney. SYD is on Australia/Sydney time and LAX on America/Los Angeles time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.

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