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Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Los Angeles flights are currently cheapest in November.

Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles

Alternative Sydney to Los Angeles routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Sydney to Los Angeles? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Sydney to Los Angeles: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$955
Cheapest month to flyNovember
Average flight time13 hrs, 49 mins
Most popular airlineAlaska Airlines
Average flights per week141

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

There are 7 airports in Los Angeles: Hawthorne, Burbank, Los Angeles International, Long Beach Municipal, Los Angeles Van Nuys, Santa Ana John Wayne, and Ontario International.
The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is $955. 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.
13 hours and 49 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Los Angeles.
Alaska Airlines, Qantas and American Airlines fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles.
As of May 2024, there are 141 flights per week flying from Sydney to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles is usually November.
If you're flying from Sydney Airport, the cheapest airport near Los Angeles is Los Angeles International – which is 19.6 km away from the centre of Los Angeles. We've found flights into this airport from $955.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Los Angeles on Monday, 4 November 2024.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 49 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 Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In May, the average temperature is usually around 18°C. August is typically the warmest month in Los Angeles, when it usually averages around 30°C. You can expect the least rain in August. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 7°C. The rainiest month is February.
Currently, China Southern and Qantas offer the cheapest flight tickets to Los Angeles.

Which airlines fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

You can take direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles with these airlines:

If you don't mind a layover or changing flights, you can get cheaper airfare on a 1-stop or 2-stop connecting flight.

All flights from Sydney to Los Angeles arrive at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).

Is there a time difference between Sydney and Los Angeles?

The time in Los Angeles is 17 to 19 hours behind Sydney across the year.

What is the weather like in Los Angeles?

Los Angeles is comparable to Sydney in temperatures, with monthly averages from 13°C in January to 22°C in July. If you'll be doing a lot of walking and sightseeing, you might prefer to visit LA in the spring or fall (March to May or September to November) when the weather's milder and crowds are smaller.

How expensive is Los Angeles?

Sydney

Los Angeles

Average cost of a meal

AU$20.00

AU$20.85

Average cost of a coffee

AU$4.00

AU$6.05

Average cost of a taxi from the airport to the CBD

AU$40-AU$50

AU$140-AU$170

Essential travel information for Los Angeles

  • The United States Visa Waiver Program allows Australians to enter the country without a visa, but you need to apply for ESTA first.
  • A TAP card is the cheap way to pay for public transit services in Los Angeles. You can buy a TAP card on buses or from retailers, costing US$2.

Departing from Sydney

Sydney Airport (SYD) is just over 15 minutes from the city centre by car or a bit less if you're taking the AirportLink train. This travels direct to the terminals. For flights to Los Angeles, you need to be at Terminal 1 (International). You should arrive 3 hours before your scheduled departure to make sure there's enough time.

After you've checked in, you'll find a huge range of facilities to help you pass the time before heading to the gate. You can sit down with a drink or a bite to eat, visit the shops and duty-free and use the free Wi-Fi.

Arriving in Los Angeles

All flights from Sydney to LA arrive at Los Angeles International (LAX). One of the busiest airports in the United States, it uses 9 terminals with 128 gates to handle flights from all over the world. Each of these terminals has facilities to cater for arriving travellers, including ATMs, currency services and car rental.

Driving or in a taxi, it takes 20 minutes to get to downtown LA. A bus takes 40 minutes, or you can take a free shuttle transfer to the nearest Metro station.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

With LAX tending to get crowded, it's advisable to get to the airport 4 hours before an international flight from Los Angeles to Sydney.

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Please note: all information is correct as of April 2019.


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