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Flight deals from Los Angeles to Sydney Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £522. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Is this a good flight price? We’ll tell you.We compare today’s Los Angeles to Sydney Airport prices with what travellers usually pay, so you can see if now’s a good time to book, or if it’s worth waiting.
Sydney.£519 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May, returning Sun, 31 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 31 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £519, select.
Sydney.£520 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Nov, returning Tue, 17 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 9 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 17 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £520, select.
Sydney.£521 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Sun, 15 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £521, select.
Sydney.£521 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Sep, returning Fri, 18 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Fri, 18 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £521, select.
Sydney.£522 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Mon, 27 Apr.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 27 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £522, select.
Sydney.£523 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Jun, returning Tue, 9 Jun.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 1 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 9 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £523, select.
Sydney.£523 per passenger.Departing Mon, 20 Apr, returning Wed, 20 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 20 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 20 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £523, select.
Sydney.£524 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Mon, 7 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 7 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £524, select.
Sydney.£524 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 22 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 22 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £524, select.
Sydney.£525 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug, returning Mon, 17 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £525, select.
Sydney.£525 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 Oct, returning Fri, 30 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 16 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £525, select.
Sydney.£528 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep, returning Thu, 1 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Thu, 1 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £528, select.
Sydney.£529 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec, returning Tue, 8 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £529, select.
Sydney.£529 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Oct, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £529, select.
Sydney.£529 per passenger.Departing Sun, 24 May, returning Fri, 5 Jun.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 24 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Fri, 5 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £529, select.
Sydney.£560 per passenger.Departing Sun, 10 May, returning Wed, 2 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 10 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 2 Sep, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £560, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Los Angeles to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in May.
Mar
from £647
Apr
from £522
May
from £519
Jun
from £523
Jul
from £699
Aug
from £525
Sep
from £521
Oct
from £525
Nov
from £520
Dec
from £529
Jan
from £806
Feb
from £671

Direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

Los Angeles to Sydney: Alternative routes

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Los Angeles to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£519
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time15 hrs, 11 mins
Most popular airlineKLM
Average flights per week143

Finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles to Sydney is £519. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
15 hours and 11 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles to Sydney.
KLM, Qantas and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles to Sydney.
As of March 2026, there are 142 flights per week flying from Los Angeles to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney Airport on Tuesday, 12 May 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 11 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Flying from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): What you need to know

  • Planning your getaway starts with working out where you'll fly out of in Los Angeles. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) out of here.

  • The average time for a direct Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight is 15 hours 5 minutes.

  • Sydney is 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles. Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney, which runs on the UTC+11 timezone.

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is the most popular route. There are 29 direct flights a week to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with American Airlines at 11:45pm. Go for the first LAX to SYD departure operated by Delta Air Lines at 8:40pm if you'd rather get going earlier.

  • For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Los Angeles to SYD.

  • Peak months like December or high seasons such as spring break and Christmas will mean bigger queues at check-in and security. Travelling then? Play it safe and head to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a wise idea.

Airports in Los Angeles

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

  • Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) will have you travelling directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) leave from this terminal.

  • Well-known carriers that have direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport leaving from LAX include:

  • Delta is the airline most travellers choose for flights from LAX to SYD.

  • The carrier with the most reliable on-time arrival rate on this route is Delta.

  • Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to SYD. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:

    • Brisbane Airport (BNE)

    • Honolulu International Airport (HNL)

    • Auckland Airport (AKL)

  • LAX is around 29 kms (18 miles) from central Los Angeles. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.

  • In search of a comfortable hotel near Los Angeles International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping a quick hop from check-in:

  • 81% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport land at their destination according to schedule. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when flying out of LAX.

  • LAX is located at One World Way.

Van Nuys Airport (VNY)

  • You can reach VNY from central Los Angeles in approximately 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to travel the 29 kms (18 miles) or so.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to SYD flight? Kick back in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:

About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these hotels near SYD:

  • Go where the road takes you with a Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and see more of Sydney and beyond.

  • Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight can help you find the best deal.

Getting from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • The centre of Sydney is about 8 kms (5 miles) from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Travel times by car hire or taxi will vary depending on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.

  • It takes roughly 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

  • Currently, £252 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is £519. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book one month before flying. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Los Angeles to SYD.

  • June is when you're most likely to find a bargain on a Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Los Angeles to SYD is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when prices go down.

  • Filters make it easier to track down a bargain for your flight from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that match your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to bring up the lowest fares right away.

The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)

  • July is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Plan your visit to Sydney in September if you'd rather avoid peak season.

  • Lock in a Los Angeles to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.

  • July sees temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap tickets from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Sydney

  • After booking your flight from Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sydney:

  • All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are attractions you won't want to skip in Sydney.

Explore more of Australia

  • Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've experienced Sydney. Around 241 kms (150 miles) away to the southwest, well-known attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.

  • Around 129 kms (80 miles) northeast of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Bathers Way Coastal Walk, Merewether Beach and Nobbys Beach.

Plan the rest of your trip from Los Angeles to Sydney

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.