Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Los Angeles to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,228 and $1,623 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,180 on Fiji Airways (23 Sept-30 Sept).

Question 1

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Accepted Answer

Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 62% of one-stop itineraries from Los Angeles to Sydney on Cheapflights. Find deals

Question 2

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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Nadi (NAN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,511. Find deals

Question 3

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 42m. Find deals

Question 4

What’s the fastest stopover option from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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Flights via Auckland (AKL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 17h 59m. Find deals

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Los Angeles to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,228 and $1,623 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was $1,180 on Fiji Airways (23 Sept-30 Sept).

Question 6

How popular is this Los Angeles to Sydney flight route?

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This flight path from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith was viewed by 377 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

Question 7

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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There are many flights that can get you from Los Angeles to Sydney in 15h 10m. Fly via Fiji Airways or Delta to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 12052 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 8

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Los Angeles to Sydney is Fiji Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,089 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Qantas Airways and United Airlines, starting at $1,228 and $1,245 round-trip. You may be able to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney for 28% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 9

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Los Angeles to Sydney may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 86 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 10

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

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Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney (average of $129). Flying from Los Angeles to Sydney in October is currently the most expensive (average of $171). 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.

Question 11

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

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

Question 12

Weekly flight availability from Los Angeles to Sydney

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The most flights from LAX to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Question 13

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Question 15

What are the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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While on average a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney is generally $2,783, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $736. When looking at the most popular route, (Los Angeles - Sydney Kingsford Smith), you can expect to pay $1,078 for that flight.

Question 16

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

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The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Los Angeles to Sydney are American Airlines (69%), Alaska Airlines (69%) and Qantas Airways (69%).

Question 17

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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Before booking your flight from Los Angeles to Sydney, check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air Canada or Alaska Airlines.

Question 18

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

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Flying to your destination on a Wednesday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Sydney. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

Question 19

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 49 days in advance to save up to 2% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 49 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $1,451, or $1,513 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 20

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

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February can be a great time to fly to Sydney from Los Angeles with a flight ticket averaging about $1,529. Cheapflights users have found deals in the month of February for as cheap as $1,071. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of December.

Question 21

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

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A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 25% on your trip compared to booking a flight at midday.

Question 22

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

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Sydney Kingsford Smith is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Sydney from Los Angeles. Booking flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Kingsford Smith (SYD) should be relatively easy as there are 18 daily flights to Sydney from 7 different airlines. 14h 55m is how long a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 23

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

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

Question 24

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

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

Question 25

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

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

Question 26

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 27

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Los Angeles to Sydney?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Los Angeles to Sydney.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights find flights from Los Angeles to Sydney with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Question 29

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	$1,180
One-way from	$616
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,419
Good round-trip deal	$1,667 or less
Good one-way deal	$798 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Fiji Airways	Cheapest$1,089	Average$1,340	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,228	Average$1,685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,245	Average$1,461	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,248	Average$1,478	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
Delta	Cheapest$1,277	Average$1,583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,303	Average$1,516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$1,437	Average$1,864	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in February or August, booked 86 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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