A vibrant view of Sydney Harbour Bridge with Luna Park and sailboats highlighting the iconic skyline. — flights from Los Angeles to Sydney
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Flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Nonstop flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) take about 15h 35m (12,061 km). United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas fly it. Lowest fare seen: $539 one-way, nonstop (12 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Sydney

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air New Zealand Boeing 787 Dreamliner on the tarmac at Mascot Airport, Sydney, Australia. — arriving in Sydney

Airport transfer

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Before you flyAirport lounges at LAX →1 lounge at LAX AirportEarly arrival or late flightLuggage storage in Sydney →61 drop-off points

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Airlines flying Los Angeles to Sydney

Carriers on LAX–SYD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 12 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ United Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ American Airlinesnonstop fare seen✈ Qantasnonstop fare seen

Los Angeles to Sydney fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $426 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$55222 Oct 2026 · Qantas—
Nov 2026$4261 Nov 2026 · Qantas—
Dec 2026$5404 Dec 2026 · Qantas—
Jan 2027$11698 Jan 2027 · American Airlines$545 · 1 stop11 Jan 2027
Mar 2027$54630 Mar 2027 · Qantas$507 · 1 stop30 Mar 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $426 in November 2026, against $507 at best later on.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 2 of 2 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Los Angeles to Sydney, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Sydney

Based on weather and travel conditions in Australia

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Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Peak season: September – November, March – May

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Frequently asked questions — Los Angeles to Sydney flights

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?
A nonstop flight from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) takes about 15h 35m, covering 12,061 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Los Angeles from Sydney by air?
The great-circle distance between Los Angeles International Airport and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 12,061 km (7,494 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the LAX–SYD route include United Airlines, American Airlines and Qantas. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on LAX–SYD was $539 USD with United Airlines (nonstop), departing 4 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 12 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $426 one-way, against $552 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Los Angeles to Sydney?
In the fares we saw (12 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $497 with one stop against $539 nonstop, a saving of $42. Nonstop saves the connection time.
Do I need a visa to travel from USA to Australia?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Australia visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.
What is the best time to visit Sydney?
Spring (Sept–Nov) and autumn (Mar–May) are ideal across most of Australia. Summers in the interior are extremely hot; northern Australia (tropical north) is best during dry season (May–Oct).

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 12 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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