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

• Earliest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 11:40
• Latest: departs at 23:55 and lands at 15:10.

The flight takes about 15h 15m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Sydney takes 15h 15m, covering 19,396 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 Sydney range from $1,209 to $1,685, with an average of $1,400 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,209 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of $1,400. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $827 return via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared with $1,472 for direct.

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

• American Airlines: 88% on time
• United Airlines: 79% on time
• Delta: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $48–$142 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Sydney flights, with 75% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Sydney flights:

• Qantas Airways
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Sydney are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $761.

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

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Los Angeles to Sydney usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Night 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 Los Angeles to Sydney route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

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

• Nadi (NAN) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Los Angeles to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,359 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,487, a difference of $128.

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

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

• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 05m, compared to 18h 19m via Auckland Intl (AKL) and 18h 21m via Nadi (NAN).

Sydney is 18 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 Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Sydney flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Alaska 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
• United 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.

Passengers travelling through Los Angeles Airport can enjoy a wide range of duty-free shops inside the departure areas. Choose from a wide range of beauty and cosmetic products, clothing, accessories and designer brands, or pick up a book at one of the departures area newsagents.

Passengers arriving at Sydney Airport can make use of the temporary luggage storage area inside the arrivals hall at International Terminal 1. You will find the luggage storage unit at the south end of the arrivals area, opposite the florist.

If you are travelling through Los Angeles Airport with young children, you can use the designated nursing rooms, which are available inside all of the departure terminals. If you are travelling through Tom Bradley International Terminal, you will find nursing rooms located near Gate 150. This nursing station is also situated close to snack and coffee bars, so you can grab something to eat before you feed your baby.

The AirLink train is your quickest public connection to Sydney. The train takes about 15min and departs every 10min from the terminals at Sydney Airport. You can either pay with a credit card, or buy a top-up Opal Card at the train station or WHSmith in the Arrivals Hall. Tickets into the city cost approximately A$ 20.

Should you arrive very late at Sydney Airport and want to rest, you can do so at one of the various airport hotels. With a 24h reception and being a short distance of the main terminal buildings, you can secure a bed regardless how late or early your flight lands.

There are various lounges at Los Angeles Airport, including airline lounges from Air Canada and American Airlines. The Virgin Atlantic Club Lounge does not require you to be part of a membership program and you can gain access with a pay-at-the-door pass. The lounge is located in Terminal 2 on Level 4.

When you land at the International Terminal at Sydney Airport, simply head to the Arrivals Hall where you find a range of internationally renowned car hire agencies like Hertz, Avis, and Enterprise. The cars await on the ground level of the multi-storey car park.

Keeping children entertained before the flight can be difficult, but there is a large children’s playground in the International Terminal at LAX where they can tire themselves out beforehand. The playground is for children aged 2–11.