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Cheapest round-trip
$652
Typical prices: $792-$1,105
Fiji Airways
Tue 11/17Sun 11/29
SYD - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$697
Typical prices: $784-$1,028
Qantas Airways
Mon 7/27Tue 8/11
SYD - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $866 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 16h 00m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles (SYD-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to Los Angeles that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles

Tue, Nov 17 - Sun, Nov 29
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2:00 pm - 12:00 pm
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17h 00m
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10:35 pm - 12:35 pm
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19h 00m
1 stop
$652Fiji Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Sun, Nov 15
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2:00 pm - 12:00 pm
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17h 00m
1 stop
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10:35 pm - 12:35 pm
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19h 00m
1 stop
$654Fiji Airways
Fri, Sep 4 - Fri, Sep 11
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6:15 am - 1:05 pm
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LAX
23h 50m
1 stop
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11:55 pm - 11:50 am
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18h 55m
1 stop
$655Fiji Airways
Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 13
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1:15 pm - 1:05 pm
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16h 50m
1 stop
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11:55 pm - 11:50 am
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18h 55m
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$660Fiji Airways
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 29
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1:15 pm - 1:05 pm
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16h 50m
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19h 00m
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$661Fiji Airways
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 29
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16h 50m
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11:35 pm - 12:35 pm
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19h 00m
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$663Fiji Airways
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 29
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16h 50m
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11:35 pm - 12:35 pm
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19h 00m
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$665Fiji Airways
Fri, Jul 31 - Sat, Aug 1
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1:15 pm - 1:05 pm
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16h 50m
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11:55 pm - 10:25 pm
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29h 30m
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$669Fiji Airways
Mon, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 29
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16h 50m
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19h 00m
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$670Fiji Airways
Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Los Angeles to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles departing in November.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Los Angeles clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Los Angeles on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles is August, where tickets cost $763 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,055 and $904 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sydney to Los Angeles?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $775, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

 
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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$437
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 23% increase in price.
Flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

When to book flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Los Angeles based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

  • What public transport options are there between central Sydney and Kingsford Smith Airport?

    The Airport Link train is a cost-effective way to get from Sydney’s central train stations to the airport. An adult ticket should cost around A$ 16 if you’re travelling at an off-peak time and around A$ 20 if it’s during the peak-traffic time. If you’d prefer the convenience of being picked up from your doorstep, a taxi or rideshare provider can get you from most central parts of Sydney to the airport in around 20min, depending on traffic. With the airport fee included, the trip usually costs between A$ 45 and A$ 55.

  • What layover options are there between Sydney and Los Angeles?

    If you’d like to break up your trip from Sydney to Los Angeles into two shorter legs, you have quite a few options. Flights with Phillippine Airlines will allow you to stop and stretch your legs in Manila (MNL), while flights with Hawaiian Airlines will give you a break in Honolulu (HNL). If you fly with Fiji Airlines, you can enjoy a stop in Nadi (NAN), and if you go with Air New Zealand, you’ll have a stop in Auckland (AKL).

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles was $437 for a one-way ticket and $652 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sydney and Los Angeles?

    Yes

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    American Airlines, Qantas Airways, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, Star Alliance, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Sydney to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $767 and an overall rating of 8.1, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $946 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline. Booking your flights between Sydney and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Los Angeles from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $488 or less one-way and $851 or less round-trip.
  • If you need to freshen up before your flight from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX), you’ll find shower facilities in the departures lounge of the international terminal (T1). No toiletries are provided, but if you haven’t packed your own supplies, you can pick up travel-sized toiletries at Amcal Pharmacy.
  • If you want to cut down on plastic use and ensure you have plenty of water for your flight to Los Angeles, you can bring an empty, reusable bottle and fill it up at one of the many water fountains located throughout the international departures area.
  • After you touch down in Los Angeles, you will find yourself in Terminal B (the international terminal). The LA Airport has a thriving art program, so keep an eye out for art installations, like Air Garden and Bell Tower.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Los Angeles Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Friday

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Saturday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

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Sunday

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Direct returns

Los Angeles to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Tuesday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Wednesday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Thursday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Friday

American Airlines,Delta,Qantas Airways, +1 more

American Airlines,Delta, +2 more

Saturday

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Sunday

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