Cheap Flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

FAQ

• Which airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

  At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Los Angeles with the following airlines, including: American Airlines Qantas Airways Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long is the flight from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)?

  It takes about 14 hours 6 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX).

• When is the best time to book flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from Sydney to Los Angeles?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 20 flight per week flying from Sydney to Los Angeles. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA072 (11:35) American Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- AA7374 (17:57)

• When are flight tickets from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles is October, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles on?

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles on November 13, 2025 with Fiji Airways, with prices starting at £431.

• Which airports can I fly to for Los Angeles from Sydney?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Los Angeles, with Sydney Airport to Los Angeles International Airport (SYD-LAX) is by far the most common option on this route: Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) Ontario International Airport (ONT) Van Nuys Airport (VNY).

• Is there any time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?

  The time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney is 18h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from Sydney to Los Angeles?

  Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.