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Los Angeles.$1,049 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Jun, returning Tue, 10 Jun.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Tue, 10 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,049, select.
Los Angeles.$1,054 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Feb, returning Fri, 13 Feb.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 1 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Fri, 13 Feb, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,054, select.
Los Angeles.$1,058 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Apr, returning Wed, 7 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 30 Apr, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 7 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,058, select.
Los Angeles.$1,058 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Sat, 30 Aug.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sat, 30 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,058, select.
Los Angeles.$1,058 per passenger.Departing Mon, 25 Aug, returning Sun, 7 Sep.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Mon, 25 Aug, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Sun, 7 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,058, select.
Los Angeles.$1,058 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Oct, returning Thu, 13 Nov.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Thu, 23 Oct, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 13 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,058, select.
Los Angeles.$1,058 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 May, returning Wed, 21 May.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Wed, 21 May, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,058, select.
Los Angeles.$1,058 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Feb, returning Thu, 12 Mar.Return flight with Fiji Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Sydney on Thu, 26 Feb, arriving in Los Angeles International.Inbound indirect flight with Fiji Airways, departs from Los Angeles International on Thu, 12 Mar, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,058, select.

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 June.
Apr
from $1,066
May
from $1,058
Jun
from $1,049
Jul
from $1,067
Aug
from $1,058
Sep
from $1,061
Oct
from $1,061
Nov
from $1,060
Dec
from $1,398
Jan
from $1,061
Feb
from $1,054
Mar
from $1,061

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$1,049
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time13 hrs, 46 mins
Most popular airlineQantas
Average flights per week162

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 $1,049. 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 46 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Los Angeles.
Qantas, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Sydney to Los Angeles.
As of April 2025, there are 354 flights per week flying from Sydney to Los Angeles.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles is usually April 2025.
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 $1,049.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Los Angeles on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 46 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 April, the average temperature is usually around 15°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, Fiji Airways and United 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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