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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Brisbane to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 09:35 and lands at 22:42
• Latest: departs at 20:35 and lands at 09:42.

The flight takes about 13h 07m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Brisbane to Los Angeles takes 13h 07m, covering 18,548 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles range from $1,044 to $1,589, with an average of $1,237 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,044 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 2% above the $1,237 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,138 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with $1,367 for direct.

Delta is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while American Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Brisbane to Los Angeles flights are:

• Delta: 89% on time
• American Airlines: 83% on time
• Qantas Airways: 81% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A330-200 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Brisbane to Los Angeles flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Brisbane to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $642, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $5 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Ace
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo
• Dollar

Flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles usually depart from Brisbane (BNE) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Brisbane to Los Angeles route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 40m.

One-stop flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Nadi (NAN) – 57% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles. Monday is the cheapest departure day at $1,204 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,327, a difference of $123.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Brisbane and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Qantas Airways
• Delta

Flying via Nadi (NAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 12m, compared to 19h 07m via Auckland Intl (AKL) and 19h 25m via Melbourne (MEL).

Los Angeles is 17 hours behind Brisbane (Pacific Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Dodger Stadium, and Los Angeles Convention Center. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Brisbane to Los Angeles flights:

• Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

In Brisbane Airport’s international terminal, you’ll find an open access lounge and a number of airline lounges, including Air New Zealand, Qantas, Virgin, Emirates and Singapore Airlines. For passengers who don’t have an airline membership that includes lounge access, My Lounge is a pay-per-use lounge that offers all the luxuries you’d get in an airline lounge, including quality food and beverages, comfortable seating, shower facilities and more. Entry should cost around A$ 70 for an adult, and you can check availability and book ahead online.

The hire car offices at Los Angeles International Airport are within the airport precinct. However, they are a bit of a hike from the terminals. If you’d like to hire a vehicle, companies like Avis, Budget, Hertz and Thrifty offer free shuttle buses from all of the LAX terminals; for this reason, it’s a good idea to book your hire online. That way, your company of choice will meet you under the purple Rental Car Shuttles sign. This area can be found just outside baggage claim on the arrivals level of your terminal.

Though most flights that are offered on this route include a stopover, for example in Sydney, it is possible to find some non-stop options. To book direct flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles, have a look at the flights offered by Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways or American Airlines.

Yes, children can burn off some energy and have fun before the flight from Brisbane to Los Angeles at the playgrounds located around the airport. There are also parent rooms with all the essentials, such as changing tables, for those who are travelling with babies.

Those who would like to surf the web and chat on social media while waiting for their flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles can connect to Brisbane Airport’s Wi-Fi, which is provided free of charge and for an unlimited amount of time. Members of the Qantas Club Lounge can access a separate Qantas internet connection.

Yes, Hyatt Regency Los Angeles Airport, Courtyard Los Angeles LAX and Sheraton Gateway Los Angeles Hotel are located within a short drive of the airport and they provide a 24-hour airport shuttle service to the guests. For people travelling on a budget, Travelodge Hotel at LAX will be a better alternative and it also organises an airport shuttle service between 9am to 8pm.