Cheap flight from Los Angeles to Sydney from $397

Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

• How long does it take to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 14 hours 53 minutes to fly from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD).

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

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney 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 Los Angeles to Sydney?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 16 flight per week flying from Los Angeles to Sydney. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF4112 (23:27) Delta Air Lines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- DL041 (23:07)

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

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

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

  After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney on November 18, 2025 with Philippine Airlines, with prices starting at $389.

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

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

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

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

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

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled 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.