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

• Earliest: departs at 09:40 and lands at 23:30
• Latest: departs at 18:50 and lands at 08:40.

The flight takes about 13h 50m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A direct flight from Sydney to Los Angeles takes 13h 50m, 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 Sydney to Los Angeles range from $1,045 to $1,477, with an average of $1,232 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,045 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $1,232 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,085 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with $1,304 for direct.

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

• American Airlines: 89% on time
• Delta: 88% on time
• United Airlines: 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 Virgin Australia and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

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

American Airlines is the only airline on the Sydney to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Sydney to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $601, which is 27% 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 Sydney to Los Angeles usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon 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 Sydney to Los Angeles route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 11m.

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

• Nadi (NAN) – 78% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) – 7% of one-stop connections
• San Francisco (SFO) – 2% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 10% on flights from Sydney to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,179 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,296, a difference of $118.

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

• Delta
• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Auckland Intl (AKL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 10m, compared to 18h 27m via Nadi (NAN) and 18h 38m via Brisbane (BNE).

Los Angeles is 18 hours behind Sydney (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 Sydney to Los Angeles flights:

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

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Virgin Australia: 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.

The Airport Link train is a cost-effective way to get from Sydney’s central train stations to the airport. An adult ticket should cost around A$ 16 if you’re travelling at an off-peak time and around A$ 20 if it’s during the peak-traffic time. If you’d prefer the convenience of being picked up from your doorstep, a taxi or rideshare provider can get you from most central parts of Sydney to the airport in around 20min, depending on traffic. With the airport fee included, the trip usually costs between A$ 45 and A$ 55.

If you’d like to break up your trip from Sydney to Los Angeles into two shorter legs, you have quite a few options. Flights with Phillippine Airlines will allow you to stop and stretch your legs in Manila (MNL), while flights with Hawaiian Airlines will give you a break in Honolulu (HNL). If you fly with Fiji Airlines, you can enjoy a stop in Nadi (NAN), and if you go with Air New Zealand, you’ll have a stop in Auckland (AKL).

The LAX Flyaway Bus operates a service to Union Station from all seven airport terminals and there are also shared ride vans that can get you downtown after your flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. Taxis can be found outside all terminals and you can find a rental car in any ground transport area of the terminal.

LAX Airport has several airline lounges in which you can relax located around the airport terminals, including those operated by Qantas, Etihad Airways and Emirates at Terminal B, while Be Relax at Terminal 1 and XpresSpa at Terminal 5 are two options for enjoying a good massage before your flight.

If you are travelling with a furry family member, there are pet relief facilities at LAX Airport – one in each of its terminals – including a room near Gate 13 in Terminal 1, a room near Gate 21 at Terminal 2, in the outdoor atrium of Terminal 3 and a room along the bridge in the Tom Bradley International Terminal TBIT.

Passengers at the Tom Bradley International Terminal at LAX Airport can choose between various food options both before and after the security checkpoint. 800 Degrees Pizza, Border Grill and Chaya Sushi are popular options after security, while Planet Hollywood, Earl of Sandwich and Cantina Laredo can be found before the security area.