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

• Earliest: departs at 21:30 and lands at 11:47
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 14:12.

The flight takes about 14h 17m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Brisbane takes 14h 17m, 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 Los Angeles to Brisbane range from $1,171 to $1,713, with an average of $1,352 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,171 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $1,352 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,154 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with $1,495 for direct.

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

• Qantas Airways: 87% on time
• Delta: 82% on time
• American Airlines: 56% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 84% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $136–$136 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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

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

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Brisbane are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $774.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Bargain Car Rentals
• Simba Car Hire
• East Coast Car Rentals
• Alpha
• EverythingFleet

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

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while morning 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 Los Angeles to Brisbane route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 08m.

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

• Nadi (NAN) – 70% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,239 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,547, a difference of $308.

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 Los Angeles and Brisbane. 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 18m, compared to 18h 27m via San Francisco (SFO) and 19h 02m via Melbourne (MEL).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Brisbane are Brisbane Convention and Exhibition Centre, Roma Street Parkland, and Suncorp Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Brisbane on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Brisbane flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: 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
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Alaska Airlines: 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.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) provides USB and plug-in charging stations where you can charge your device and enjoy YouTube videos and other internet services with the free Wi-Fi available at the airport. Passengers should not leave their devices unattended at any time.

There are no nonstop flights from Los Angeles to Brisbane. Most planes have one to two transfers along the way, usually at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD), Chicago O’Hare International Airport (ORD), and Tokyo Narita International Airport (NRT). As there is no direct flights from Los Angeles, many airlines offer a journey with only one stop. You can fly with Fiji Airways via Nadi, Qantas Airways via Sydney, Cathay Pacific via Hong Kong or, in some cases, you’ll get the best deal by using a combination of airlines.

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) has extra-wide parking spaces adjacent to the airport’s elevators on all terminal levels for passengers with disabilities. You can easily spot them as they are well-labeled. Also, you will find economy-rate parking with free shuttle bus services to the airline terminals.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) features clean and private rooms for parents traveling with their little ones to comfortably bond and nurse them. The rooms are distributed throughout the airport. They are equipped with feeding chairs, changing tables, and microwaves.

Passengers can seek accommodation at the Ibis & Pullman Airport hotels. They are just a 6min walk away from the domestic terminal. You can also opt for the Novotel Brisbane Airport hotel located about 10min away at the Skygate precinct. This hotel offers shuttle services to move travelers from the airport to the hotel.

If you are looking for a space to relax or get work done upon arrival, Brisbane Airport (BNE) has got you covered. The airport features the Plaza Premium Lounge and Wellness Spa, which offers hand, foot, and body therapies. You can also relax at the My Lounge facility that provides pay-per-use services.

Brisbane Airport (BNE) offers multiple car rental options with Thrifty, Budget, Enterprise Holdings, and Avis. You can also opt to hail a taxi from 13cabs or Black and White to travel through the city. The Con-x-ion shuttle bus offers door-to-door services from the airport.

You can book a VIP meet-and-greet service at LAX to start your journey in style and enjoy priority access through the airport. A professional greeter will meet you at your vehicle, assist with luggage drop off and arrange fast-track security passes. You will be escorted to a VIP lounge for a drink before heading to the departure gate to pre-board the flight.

Through the KAYAK website, you can sort flights by CO2 emissions to find a sustainable option. Along the route from Los Angeles to Sydney, the average amount of CO2 emitted per person is 7,276 kg. Booking a flight on Fiji Airways with a stopover in Nadi will reduce CO2 emissions by roughly 43%. Other factors to consider include aircraft type, cabin class and whether the flight is fully booked.

The checked luggage allowance for flights from LAX to Brisbane depends on your chosen airline and the cabin class. For passengers flying Economy, you can usually bring one piece of luggage weighing up to 32 kg. Business Class and First Class travellers can usually bring two pieces of luggage weighing 32 kg each.

First Class flights from LAX to Brisbane are available on Qantas, United Airlines, Cathay Pacific and American Airlines. Passengers enjoy a wide range of deluxe amenities, including lie-flat seats, gourmet dining, excellent in-flight entertainment, premium amenities and priority boarding. You will also receive access to lounges at Los Angeles Airport.