Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles SYD → LAX
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas and United Airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX), several times daily. The flight takes about 15h 58m and covers 7,494 miles (12,061 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $880, with recent bookable fares from $827. Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 37 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in November rather than September typically saves $356 on SYD → LAX.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 3 months we currently track.
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Typical weekly schedule · 29 flights per week (~4 per day) · Updated 2d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Yes, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 2 more airlines operate nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles?
American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Sydney to Los Angeles.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Sydney to Los Angeles takes ~15h 58m (approximately 12061 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Nonstop flights from Sydney to Los Angeles operate multiple daily — 29 flights per week (~4 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Arrivals run on time 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles operate every day of the week. American Airlines flies daily, Delta Air Lines flies daily, Qantas flies daily, and United Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Round-trip flights from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) start at $721, with a typical fare around $880. Based on 37 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Across the 3 departure months we currently track, November 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Sydney to Los Angeles, with typical fares around $880 — versus about $1236 in September 2026, the most expensive.
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