Cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles from $591

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles are usually found in February or March, booked 15 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

$994

One-way from

$591

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,200

Good round-trip deal

$1,443 or less

Good one-way deal

$991 or less
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 11/11-26/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 35h 40m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 23/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 00m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($251 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($63 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles.

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Los Angeles
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 31 October 2025.

Mon 3/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 16/1117:02LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10$994
Mon 3/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 16/1122:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 29/10$996
Tue 4/1121:40SYD - LAX
2 stops20h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 11/1116:47LAX - SYD
1 stop31h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 30/10$997
Mon 3/1117:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/1122:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/10$999
Mon 10/1114:05SYD - LAX
2 stops25h 13mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/1122:45LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,000
Wed 10/1217:45SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 20/109:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,002
Mon 3/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 16/1120:20LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,004
Tue 25/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1207:21LAX - SYD
1 stop27h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/10$1,007
Tue 25/1111:20SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/1211:28LAX - SYD
2 stops27h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 31/10$1,008
Tue 9/1214:05SYD - LAX
1 stop25h 12mAmerican Airlines
Mon 19/109:50LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 29/10$1,011

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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 19/4

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sun 3/5

13:45-06:55

1 stop24h 10m

$1,083

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 22/2

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/3

22:35-09:05

Nonstop15h 30m

$1,157

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 15/1

12:10-07:35

1 stop38h 25m

Los Angeles

Sat 24/1

21:40-09:15

1 stop40h 35m

$1,317

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/12

12:10-10:52

1 stop17h 42m

Los Angeles

Fri 16/1

20:05-06:20

1 stop39h 15m

$1,392

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 9/3

10:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Wed 25/3

11:55-06:20

1 stop24h 25m

$1,518

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 8/12

12:10-12:26

1 stop19h 16m

Los Angeles

Sun 18/1

16:15-09:15

1 stop22h 00m

$1,521

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 8/1

17:45-12:30

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Fri 23/1

21:25-07:25

Nonstop15h 00m

$1,523

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 25/12

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 17/1

17:20-06:20

1 stop18h 00m

$1,568

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 24/12

11:20-06:00

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Thu 22/1

22:55-09:05

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,573

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 25/11

21:40-23:07

2 stops20h 27m

Los Angeles

Tue 2/12

07:35-19:45

2 stops41h 10m

$1,581

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles (average of $786). Flying from Sydney to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $976). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to LAX?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 31 October 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 43% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Sydney to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on 26 October 2025.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated 31 October 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, andVirgin Australia from Sydney to Los Angeles to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 17
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2025

CNS - NAN

Food service: Outstanding. Comfort of seating and usual things: Also outstanding.

Sydney to Los Angeles Travel Guide

It’s a good thing Los Angeles is the biggest city in California – because it’s also one of the most-visited, reeling in over 260 million visitors a year.
Some of the most familiar vistas come from the suburbs, where the Hollywood Hills and Venice Beach live. But downtown LA has loads of must-sees, too. Chinatown and Little Tokyo are historically important, while the emerging Arts District serves up murals and warehouses-turned-galleries.
Best of all, travelling to Los Angeles is easy, thanks to the choice of direct flights from Sydney.

Los Angeles is a city of famous faces. And we’re not just talking about the resident movie stars and musicians, either – LA is built around neighbourhoods that have been making a name for themselves since the early days of Hollywood.
Take Hollywood Boulevard. It deals out the Hollywood Walk of Fame and Grauman’s Chinese Theatre right at the foot of the Hollywood Hills.
Meanwhile, Beverly Hills serves up a few miles’ worth of shops, restaurants and bars along Rodeo Drive and Melrose Avenue.
Venice Beach is a must-see, too. Here, you can join a motley crew of bodybuilders, hippies, surfers and rollerblades within touching distance of the Pacific.

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Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Los Angeles. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    Nonstop flights last between 13 hours 30 minutes and 14 hours long. You could fly indirectly, but it’ll add anything from 2 to 30 hours to your journey time.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    Qantas Airways, Virgin Australia, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer direct flights.Want even more choice? Tons of companies put on flights with stopovers – from Air New Zealand to XiamenAir.

  • How frequent are flights between Sydney and Los Angeles?

    Direct Sydney to Los Angeles flights take off up to 6 times a day. If you don’t mind a stopover – or three – you can choose from up to 80 flights daily.

  • Which airports serve Sydney and Los Angeles?

    Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and Los Angeles International Airport.

  • Which direct flight route between Sydney and Los Angeles is cheapest?

    It’s usually cheapest to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles in the early morning. Also keep an eye on the daily changes – Monday to Thursday are often the cheapest routes.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    If you wish to fly to Los Angeles from Sydney, then you need to book flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles. There are 9 flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Kingsford Smith are available from 17 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 13h 40m is how long a nonstop flight from Sydney to Los Angeles typically takes.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Los Angeles flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    Airlines like United Airlines fly from Sydney to Los Angeles in about 13h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination is usually consistent. Airlines will cover a distance of 12052 km. All flights are typically direct.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Los Angeles round-trip?

    Currently priced at $727, Delta will fly you from Sydney to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $750 and $843, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles consider choosing Air France(89%), KLM(87%) or Delta(87%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    While on average a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is generally $9,500, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $747. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $953 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Sydney to Los Angeles?

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a stopover in Manila?

    Most Manila visitors opt to spend their time at Resorts World Manila, Ermita Church, and Manila Ocean Park. Resorts World Manila, Ermita Church, and Manila Ocean Park are located about 2.3 km, 8.6 km, and 8.9 km, respectively from Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl. Those landing in Manila looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $100 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Sydney to Los Angeles flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles (average of $786). Flying from Sydney to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $976). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Sydney to Los Angeles

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$727Average$1,280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$750Average$1,430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$843Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$863Average$1,047FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$946Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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American AirlinesCheapest$978Average$1,363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$990Average$1,283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,018Average$1,154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Air ChinaCheapest$1,038Average$1,760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$1,046Average$1,342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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