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Flight deals from Los Angeles International to Sydney

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $1,111. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Sydney.$931 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Sun, 22 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 22 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $931, select.

Sydney.$937 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Mar, returning Wed, 31 Mar.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 21 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $937, select.

Sydney.$938 per passenger.Departing Tue, 13 Apr, returning Tue, 20 Apr.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 13 Apr, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 20 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $938, select.

Sydney.$939 per passenger.Departing Thu, 25 Mar, returning Sat, 3 Apr.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 25 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sat, 3 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $939, select.

Sydney.$942 per passenger.Departing Sat, 22 May, returning Sat, 29 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 22 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sat, 29 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $942, select.

Sydney.$946 per passenger.Departing Sun, 21 Feb, returning Tue, 2 Mar.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 21 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 2 Mar, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $946, select.

Sydney.$947 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Mon, 15 Feb.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 15 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $947, select.

Sydney.$968 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Jan, returning Wed, 3 Feb.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Mon, 25 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $968, select.

Sydney.$969 per passenger.Departing Tue, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 23 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 23 Nov, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $969, select.

Sydney.$971 per passenger.Departing Sun, 15 Nov, returning Fri, 15 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 15 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Fri, 15 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $971, select.

Sydney.$1,021 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,021, select.

Sydney.$1,022 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 May, returning Wed, 9 Jun.Return flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways) and Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ANA (All Nippon Airways), departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 9 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,022, select.

Sydney.$1,076 per passenger.Departing Tue, 8 Dec, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 8 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,076, select.

Sydney.$1,076 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Dec, returning Fri, 18 Dec.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 3 Dec, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Fri, 18 Dec, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,076, select.

Sydney.$1,077 per passenger.Departing Sun, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 31 Jan.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 17 Jan, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 31 Jan, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,077, select.

Sydney.$1,078 per passenger.Departing Wed, 31 Mar, returning Sun, 16 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 31 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 16 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,078, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Sydney

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Los Angeles International to Sydney: Alternative routes

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Los Angeles to Sydney: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	$931
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	15 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airline	KLM
Average flights per week	136

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

How much are return flights from Los Angeles International to Sydney?

The best price we found for a return flight from Los Angeles International to Sydney is $929. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles International to Sydney?

15 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Los Angeles International to Sydney.

Which airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Sydney?

KLM, Qantas and American Airlines fly direct from Los Angeles International to Sydney.

How many flights are there a week from Los Angeles International to Sydney?

As of September 2026, there are 136 flights per week flying from Los Angeles International to Sydney.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Los Angeles International to Sydney?

The cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles International to Sydney is usually October.

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

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport on Friday, 30 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 15 hours and 10 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to Sydney?

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.

When is the best time to book flights to Sydney?

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.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney with?

Currently, Fiji Airways and Qantas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know

The average duration of a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport is 15 hours 10 minutes.
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney 19 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to SYD start from 20:40 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 23:45 with American Airlines. Overall, there are 28 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport flights.
Leave enough time to make your LAX to SYD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
You can fly nonstop to Sydney, Australia. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport:
The airline that tops the list for bookings on this route is Delta.
Delta is the most punctual carrier that offers LAX to SYD flights.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between LAX and SYD include:
- Brisbane Airport
- Auckland International Airport
- Honolulu International Airport

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

The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport flight is $567. A return fare right now is $929. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from LAX to SYD by booking at least one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LAX to SYD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport.

Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)

LAX's address is One World Way.
80% of flights leaving Los Angeles International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its reliable on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when setting off from LAX.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:

Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)

The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Grab a Sydney Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are well-known companies you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Sydney Airport around two weeks before travelling.

When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)

July is the most popular month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Sydney in March.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney Airport for January if you'd like to visit Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to SYD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Australia

Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.