Travelling from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Los Angeles is home to a couple of airports where you can set off on your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) or Van Nuys Airport (VNY).
The average time for a direct Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is 15 hours 15 minutes.
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, which follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have plans before you fly, take the last flight with American Airlines at 11:45pm. Choose the first LAX to SYD departure with Delta Air Lines at 8:40pm if you'd rather get a move on.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Los Angeles to SYD.
High season means busier airports, so be there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You can find a direct flight from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
You'll have your choice of airlines that operate direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport leaving from LAX. Get on board with any of these:
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Delta Air Lines from LAX to SYD.
Delta Air Lines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
We make it a breeze to book cheap flights from Los Angeles to SYD with a stopover. To explore the options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between LAX and SYD include:
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Located around 32 kms (20 miles) from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for its on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX reach their destination without delay.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in about 1 hour 40 minutes. The terminal is roughly 32 kms (20 miles) away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before your Los Angeles to SYD flight, stay in one of these hotels near Van Nuys Airport:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Consider booking a hotel near SYD if you're catching a late flight from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Sydney and beyond.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 11 miles from central Sydney. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
£298 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Return flights start from £518. These fares may change depending on demand.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Los Angeles to SYD by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for finding the biggest deals.
June is when you're most likely to find a good deal on a Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). July is when most people travel to Sydney. If you like your getaways a little more chill, head there in April.
Lock in a Los Angeles to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Sydney
Once you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
Sydney Harbour and Sydney Harbour Bridge are just two of the popular attractions to add to your Sydney travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 241 kms (150 miles) south-west to Canberra to check off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia and is around 129 kms (80 miles) north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without seeing Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.