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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See 30-day price history for LAX → SYD →Median fare, lows, and best-day patterns.
Los Angeles → Sydney · 10 fares12-month low · $532
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United Airlines · UA 2647OutboundLAX → SYDSun, Jul 5 · 1:00 PM· 16h 30m· 1 stop
United Airlines · UA 1372OutboundLAX → SYDMon, Jul 6 · 1:00 PM· 16h 30m· 1 stop
Alaska Airlines · AS 552OutboundBUR → SYDThu, Jul 9 · 2:00 PM· 16h 55m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDSun, Mar 7 · 6:35 AM· 16h· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXMon, Mar 22 · 3:00 AM· 14h 25m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDFri, Jun 26 · 6:55 AM· 15h 55m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXTue, Jun 30 · 8:15 PM· 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
United Airlines · UA 1047OutboundLAX → SYDSun, Oct 18 · 5:35 AM· 22h 19m· 2 stopsReturnSYD ← LAXSat, Oct 31 · 10:45 AM· 19h 35m· 1 stop
FJ · FJ 811OutboundLAX → SYDFri, Jul 17 · 6:55 AM· 18h· 2 stops
United Airlines · UA 839OutboundLAX → SYDTue, Jun 9 · 5:45 AM· 15h 15m· Non-stopReturnSYD ← LAXMon, Jun 29 · 11:30 PM· 13h 40m· Non-stop
United Airlines · UA 1047OutboundLAX → SYDSun, Sep 27 · 5:35 AM· 16h 14m· 1 stopReturnSYD ← LAXSat, Oct 3 · 12:20 AM· 15h 15m· 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.
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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.
- JunLowfrom $868
- JulNo data
- AugNo data
- SepPeakfrom $1119
- OctShoulderfrom $966
- NovNo data
- DecNo data
- JanNo data
- FebNo data
- MarLowfrom $811
- AprNo data
- MayNo 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.
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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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