Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles (SYD - LAX)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$925	United Nonstop 14 hr Mon, May 4 — Sun, May 17	The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is currently $925
Cheapest one-way flight	$556	United Nonstop 14 hr Wed, May 6	The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is currently $556
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,003	United Nonstop 14 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Los Angeles is currently $1,003
Cheapest business class flights	$5,110	Philippine Airlines 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Jul 9 — Wed, Jul 22	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is currently $5,110

Fastest flight	13 hr 40 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Los Angeles takes 13 hr 40 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles is typically March. The most expensive month to fly is typically December.

March Cheapest	Typical prices: $730–1,300
December Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,600

Popular airlines from Sydney to Los Angeles

Qantas

Nonstop

from $1,463

Typical price: $940–2,000

7 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - LAX Every day

71 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LAX Every day
United

Nonstop

from $925

Typical price: $900–2,000

7 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - LAX Every day

33 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LAX Every day
American

Nonstop

from $1,476

Typical price: $900–1,800

7 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - LAX Every day
Delta

Nonstop

from $925

Typical price: $950–2,400

7 weekly nonstop flights

SYD - LAX Every day
Alaska

from $1,292

Typical price: $990–1,800

45 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LAX Every Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun
Air Canada

from $1,635

Typical price: $1,050–2,800

21 weekly connecting flights

SYD - LAX Every day

Popular airports near Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD)

Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
Canberra Airport (CBR)

Canberra Australia 3 hr 152 mi
Newcastle Airport (NTL)

Newcastle Australia 2 hr 5 min 82 mi
Shellharbour Airport (WOL)

Wollongong Australia 1 hr 31 min 53 mi

Popular airports near Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

Los Angeles United States 30 min 12 mi
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR)

Burbank United States 26 min 12 mi
Tijuana International Airport (TIJ)

Tijuana Mexico 2 hr 25 min 127 mi
Ontario International Airport (ONT)

Ontario United States 47 min 37 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Los Angeles

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are usually in March. Typical ticket prices in March range from $730 to $1,300.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $925. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $556.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $1,463, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 16.
The cheapest United flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $925, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest American flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $1,476, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 16.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $925, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $1,292, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $1,635, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 11.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Los Angeles starts at $925 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $556 and departs on Wed, May 6.

13 hr 40 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Los Angeles.

Los Angeles is a year-round destination. The weather's mostly warm and mild, with hotter temperatures Jul–Oct. Arts and cultural events happen regularly, including film festivals such as LA Film Fest (Jun) and AFI Fest (Nov). In summer, there are free outdoor concerts and film screenings at venues across the city. Other major annual events include the Academy Awards (Feb/Mar) and the LA Marathon (Feb/Mar).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Los Angeles really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles.

In terms of nonstop flights, Qantas is the most popular. Qantas offers 7 nonstop flights and 71 connecting flights per week. Qantas flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Los Angeles are:

United offers 7 nonstop flights and 33 connecting flights per week. United flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
American offers 7 nonstop flights per week. American flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Delta offers 7 nonstop flights per week. Delta flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Alaska offers 45 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .
Air Canada offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air Canada flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Los Angeles.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Los Angeles recently found on Google Flights was with United from $925. The cheapest one-way flight was with United from $556.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Qantas flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $1,463, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 16.
The cheapest United flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $925, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest American flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $1,476, flying from Aug 2 to Aug 16.
The cheapest Delta flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $925, flying from May 4 to May 17.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $1,292, flying from Jul 23 to Aug 5.
The cheapest Air Canada flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $1,635, flying from Jul 27 to Aug 11.

American, Delta, Qantas and United fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles.

There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Delta direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Los Angeles at price $1,003 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

American, Delta, Qantas and United fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles.

There are 7 Qantas direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 United direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 American direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Delta direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Los Angeles start at $925 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Los Angeles start at $5,110 from Thu, Jul 9 to Wed, Jul 22 with Philippine Airlines.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Los Angeles start at $925 from Mon, May 4 to Sun, May 17.

To book business class trips from Sydney to Los Angeles, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Los Angeles starts at $1,003 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with United.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Los Angeles at price $1,003 is offered by United from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.