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Cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles from $551

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 13/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles are usually found in May or February, booked 25 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 14 May 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,085

One-way from

$551

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,193

Good round-trip deal

$1,490 or less

Good one-way deal

$1,041 or less
29/7-28/8
  • 29/7-28/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 28m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
Fiji Airways
  • Fiji Airways
  • 13/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 16h 40m total
  • Sydney to Los Angeles
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($319 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($86 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 14 May 2025.

Tue 29/709:20SYD - LAX
1 stop31h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 28/815:40LAX - SYD
2 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,085
Tue 3/606:15SYD - LAX
1 stop23h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 10/623:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Deal found 14/5$1,117
Sun 25/509:10SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mQantas Airways
Sat 7/622:55LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,145
Thu 12/609:20SYD - LAX
1 stop29h 08mAir Canada
Mon 16/614:30LAX - SYD
1 stop23h 50mAir Canada
Deal found 13/5$1,152
Sun 1/609:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Sat 14/616:10LAX - SYD
1 stop21h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,216
Sun 1/609:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Sat 14/622:30LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 05mDelta
Deal found 13/5$1,230
Sun 30/1111:15SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mAmerican Airlines
Tue 30/1214:37LAX - SYD
1 stop21h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,253
Thu 22/510:20SYD - LAX
1 stop30h 50mLufthansa
Fri 6/622:50LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 13/5$1,271
Sun 6/711:50SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 30mAir New Zealand
Tue 26/822:10LAX - SYD
1 stop17h 35mAir New Zealand
Deal found 13/5$1,347
Thu 15/509:30SYD - LAX
1 stop41h 20mAsiana Airlines
Mon 19/523:00LAX - SYD
1 stop39h 30mAsiana Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,378

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SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

09:20-23:48

1 stop31h 28m

Los Angeles

Thu 28/8

15:40-14:40

2 stops30h 00m

$1,085

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 10/6

06:15-12:55

1 stop23h 40m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/6

23:55-11:45

1 stop18h 50m

$1,118

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 25/5

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Sat 7/6

22:55-07:05

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,145

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 12/6

09:20-23:43

1 stop31h 23m

Los Angeles

Thu 19/6

20:45-07:20

1 stop41h 35m

$1,152

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:30-06:10

Nonstop13h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/6

10:26-06:55

1 stop27h 29m

$1,216

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/6

09:25-06:10

Nonstop13h 45m

Los Angeles

Sat 14/6

22:30-06:35

Nonstop15h 05m

$1,230

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 24/5

09:10-06:00

Nonstop13h 50m

Los Angeles

Tue 17/6

22:55-07:05

Nonstop15h 10m

$1,243

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 6/7

11:50-13:20

1 stop18h 30m

Los Angeles

Tue 26/8

22:10-08:45

1 stop17h 35m

$1,347

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 30/7

16:20-09:50

2 stops34h 30m

$552

SydneyLos Angeles

SYD - LAX

SYDLAX

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/7

13:15-12:55

1 stop16h 40m

$558

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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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 9 May 2025.

Booking 25 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles (average of $781). Flying from Sydney to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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 14 May 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 34% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at midday.

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 11 May 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Los Angeles

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Los Angeles. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 14 May 2025.

The most flights from SYD to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 on average).

Rainfall in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Los Angeles by month

Plan your trip to Los Angeles by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

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 14 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, such as Asiana Airlines, Fiji Airways and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.
8.0
Very Good

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

Boarding

8.3

Entertainment

7.7

Food

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Ramón,Feb 2025

ICN - SGN

The same as my experience from NYC to Incheon, just 1 EVER LASTING LONG LINE. No group calling out anything, just telling everyone to line up.

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 15 flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) per day to choose from. Flights to Los Angeles from Kingsford Smith are available from 19 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 13h 35m is how long a nonstop flight from Sydney to Los Angeles typically takes.

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

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

    Currently priced at $1,117, Fiji Airways will fly you from Sydney to Los Angeles and back. In addition to Fiji Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qantas Airways and Air Canada - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,145 and $1,152, respectively. Users have found that Fiji Airways is 16% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $551 on Fiji Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Air Canada from $611 and United Airlines from $650 one-way.

  • 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 KLM(90%), Delta(89%) or Air France(89%), 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 $7,999, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $671. When looking at the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles), you can expect to pay $1,073 for that flight.

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

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a stopover in Honolulu?

    Waikiki Aquarium, Fort DeRussy, and Honolulu Zoo are the most popular attractions in Honolulu if you're in need of something to do during your stopover. Waikiki Aquarium, Fort DeRussy, and Honolulu Zoo can be accessed by travelling approximately 12.6 km, 10.7 km, and 12.6 km, respectively from Honolulu. Travellers in need of a car in Honolulu can hire one for about $66 per day.

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

    Most Auckland visitors opt to spend their time at Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Aotea Square. Sky Tower, New Zealand Maritime Museum, and Aotea Square are located about 17.5 km, 18.3 km, and 17.1 km, respectively from Auckland Intl. Those landing in Auckland looking to spend some time exploring during their stopover can hire a car for about $45 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles (average of $781). Flying from Sydney to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,298). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Los Angeles. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 14 May 2025.
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$804Average$1,610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$817Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Fiji AirwaysCheapest$877Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$956Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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Air CanadaCheapest$998Average$1,356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$1,016Average$2,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,027Average$1,253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,053Average$1,312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Air New ZealandCheapest$1,059Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$1,073Average$1,519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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