Los Angeles to Sydney flights.
Live cached fares on Los Angeles (LAX) → Sydney (SYD), refreshed every 30 minutes. Non-stop and connecting itineraries side by side — compare airlines, times and stops, then book in one click.
- Flying time~15h non-stop
- AirlinesQantas, United, Delta, American
- Cheapest monthsFebruary, March, October
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Loading prices…Los Angeles → Sydney · 13 fares
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Air Canada · AC 557OutboundLAX → SYDSun, Jun 21 · 9:35 PM· 18h 23m· 1 stop
Air Canada · AC 559OutboundLAX → SYDSun, Jun 7 · 12:05 AM· 18h 31m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDWed, Nov 25 · 6:35 AM· 16h· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXWed, Dec 2 · 7:00 PM· 14h 20m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDWed, Sep 23 · 6:55 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXTue, Oct 13 · 3:15 AM· 14h 25m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDFri, Oct 16 · 6:55 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXThu, Oct 22 · 3:15 AM· 14h 25m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDWed, Jul 1 · 6:55 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXFri, Jul 17 · 3:15 AM· 14h 25m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDWed, Jul 1 · 6:55 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXWed, Jul 15 · 3:15 AM· 14h 25m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDWed, Jul 1 · 6:55 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXThu, Jul 16 · 3:15 AM· 14h 25m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDTue, Jul 14 · 6:55 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXSat, Jul 18 · 3:15 AM· 14h 25m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDMon, May 11 · 6:55 AM· 16h 15m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXSun, Jun 7 · 11:10 PM· 13h 50m· Non-stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDTue, May 12 · 6:55 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXTue, Jun 9 · 11:10 PM· 13h 50m· Non-stop
United Airlines · UA 233OutboundLAX → SYDTue, May 19 · 12:27 AM· 16h 34m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXTue, May 26 · 12:20 AM· 15h 10m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDMon, Jul 20 · 6:55 AM· 17h· 2 stopsReturnSYD ← LAXTue, Jul 28 · 3:15 AM· 14h 25m· 1 stop
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About Los Angeles → Sydney
Overnights depart in the evening. Feb-Mar hits Aussie end-of-summer with cheaper fares than Dec-Jan school holidays.
Typical non-stop flying time is around 15 hours. Major carriers on this route include Qantas, United, Delta, American. Fares are usually cheapest in February, March, October — book 6–10 weeks ahead and avoid school-holiday peaks (late June–August, Christmas–New Year) for the best pricing.
Month-by-month price guide: Los Angeles to Sydney
Live cheapest round-trip fare cached on LAX → SYD for each of the next 12 months. Tap any month and run a live search to confirm.
- AprNo data
- MayPeakfrom $951
- JunShoulderfrom $884
- JulPeakfrom $906
- AugNo data
- SepLowfrom $820
- OctLowfrom $828
- NovLowfrom $791
- DecNo data
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarNo data
Long-haul fares are most predictable when booked 10-16 weeks ahead. Inside six weeks expect sharp increases, especially in premium cabins. If you're paying with miles, search 330+ days ahead when award inventory first loads.
Questions, answered
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Non-stop flights on LAX → SYD are typically around 15 hours. Connecting itineraries add 3–8 hours depending on the hub and layover.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?
The main carriers on this route are Qantas, United, Delta, American. Codeshare and one-stop options add several more — the filter panel above shows every airline in the current fare set.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Historically the lowest fares land in February, March, October. Summer (mid-June through mid-August) and the Christmas / New Year window are always peak. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Thursday) typically beat weekend prices by 10–20%.
How far ahead should I book Los Angeles to Sydney?
Six to ten weeks ahead is the sweet spot for this route. Inside three weeks, fares tend to spike as airlines sell to last-minute business travellers. Award availability often opens 10–11 months out if you're booking on miles.
Can I book directly on destination.com?
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