Los Angeles to Sydney Flight Overview
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Flight Details
- Duration: 14.5-15.5 hours direct
- Direct Flights: Yes
- From: LAX (all carriers)
- To: SYD (Sydney Kingsford Smith)
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Typical Prices
- Economy: $900-$1,600 roundtrip
- Business: $5,000-$10,000 roundtrip
- Cheapest: February, March, May, September
- Priciest: December-January (Australian summer), July (school holidays)
Airlines Flying Los Angeles to Sydney
QantasUnitedAmericanDelta
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Tips for Cheap Los Angeles to Sydney Flights
1Qantas offers the most comfortable economy on this ultra-long route - their A380 has more legroom and better food.
2United uses 787 Dreamliners with better cabin pressure and humidity - you'll arrive feeling less jet-lagged.
3Consider breaking up the journey in Fiji, Auckland, or Hawaii - one-stop fares are often $200-$300 cheaper.
4The flight crosses the Date Line - you'll leave LA at night and arrive in Sydney 2 days later (morning local time).
💡Savings tip: Book during US Thanksgiving week for Australian summer fares - savings of $200-$400
FAQs About Flights to Los Angeles to Sydney
Direct flights from LA to Sydney take 14.5-15.5 hours - one of the longest nonstop routes in the world. The return is slightly shorter (13-14 hours) due to tailwinds. You'll cross the International Date Line.
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