Check which terminal your flight uses at SYD, as some domestic flights use the international terminal.
$388+ Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — LAX
Nov 29 — Dec 61
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $653 (KAYAK) |
One-way from | $388 (oojo) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $788 |
Good round-trip deal | $943 or less |
Good one-way deal | $575 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Los AngelesExplore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Los Angeles. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 30, 2025.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/32:05 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop38h 33mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/1610:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30![American Airlines logo]()
$653
This Qantas Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Qantas Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mQantas Airways
Sun 11/1610:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mQantas Airways
Deal found 10/29![Qantas Airways logo]()
$654
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/55:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/121:46 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop22h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29![American Airlines logo]()
$655
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/35:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/1610:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$656
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/102:05 pmSYD - LAX
2 stops23h 24mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/3010:45 pmLAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30![American Airlines logo]()
$657
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/105:45 pmSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/209:50 amLAX - SYD
1 stop26h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29![American Airlines logo]()
$658
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/311:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 40mUnited Airlines
Sun 11/166:50 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop19h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/30![United Airlines logo]()
$659
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:10 pmSYD - LAX
1 stop21h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 11/101:46 pmLAX - SYD
1 stop22h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29![American Airlines logo]()
$661
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/99:25 pmSYD - LAX
2 stops29h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/2110:50 amLAX - SYD
1 stop25h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/29![American Airlines logo]()
$664
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:20 amSYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1511:28 amLAX - SYD
2 stops26h 07mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 10/30![American Airlines logo]()
$665
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sydney to Los Angeles that are best for you.
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SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 11/3
11:20 am-6:05 am
Nonstop13h 45m
Los Angeles
Sun 11/16
5:02 pm-6:10 am
1 stop18h 08m
$653
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 11/3
11:20 am-6:00 am
Nonstop13h 40m
Los Angeles
Sun 11/16
6:50 pm-9:15 am
1 stop19h 25m
$659
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Mon 12/8
11:20 am-6:00 am
Nonstop13h 40m
Los Angeles
Mon 1/19
10:55 pm-9:05 am
Nonstop15h 10m
$661
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Thu 12/25
9:40 pm-9:39 pm
1 stop18h 59m
Los Angeles
Wed 1/14
7:00 am-7:45 pm
1 stop17h 45m
$711
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 12/5
11:20 am-6:00 am
Nonstop13h 40m
Los Angeles
Mon 1/19
10:55 pm-9:05 am
Nonstop15h 10m
$711
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Tue 11/18
9:40 pm-9:54 pm
2 stops43h 14m
Los Angeles
Fri 12/5
7:35 am-7:45 pm
2 stops41h 10m
$736
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 11/2
9:40 pm-3:07 pm
1 stop36h 27m
Los Angeles
Tue 11/4
8:20 am-7:45 pm
2 stops64h 25m
$742
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 12/24
9:40 pm-5:00 am
1 stop26h 20m
Los Angeles
Thu 1/15
7:00 am-7:45 pm
1 stop17h 45m
$760
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Fri 11/28
12:10 pm-2:56 pm
1 stop21h 46m
Los Angeles
Fri 12/5
7:00 pm-9:15 am
1 stop19h 15m
$762
SydneyLos Angeles
SYD - LAX
SYDLAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Sun 11/30
5:30 pm-2:30 pm
1 stop16h 00m
Los Angeles
Sat 12/6
10:45 pm-9:00 am
Nonstop15h 15m
$766
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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles in October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Los Angeles flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Sydney-Los Angeles flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sydney-Los Angeles flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sydney-Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sydney-Los Angeles flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles
Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Los Angeles from Sydney with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sydney to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on October 24, 2025.
Booking 15 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles (average of $516). Flying from Sydney to Los Angeles in July is currently the most expensive (average of $641). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to LAX?
Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Los Angeles. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 30, 2025.
When flying from Sydney to Los Angeles, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 55% versus a flight in the evening.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sydney to Los Angeles. Price data was last updated on October 26, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sydney to Los Angeles flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How often are flights from Sydney to Los Angeles delayed?
About 15% of weekly flights between Sydney and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 166 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Los Angeles flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Los Angeles flights?
Over the last year, Aeromexico have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sydney to Los Angeles chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Nadi (NAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 83% of 1-stop itineraries from Sydney to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest layover option from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 40m.
What’s the fastest layover option from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 16h 40m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sydney to Los Angeles, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via San Francisco (SFO) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 47m.
The best insider tips for Sydney to Los Angeles flights
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Reviews of airlines servicing Los Angeles
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Los Angeles. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Los Angeles. Reviews last updated October 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Delta, and Qantas Airways from Sydney to Los Angeles have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.5
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.5
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.5
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.5
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.5
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Overall
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.5
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Comfort
8.0
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$455 | Average$1,045 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time80% | |
| Cheapest$478 | Average$919 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$580 | Average$725 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$658 | Average$693 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time67% | |
| Cheapest$704 | Average$893 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$714 | Average$1,072 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$736 | Average$967 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$757 | Average$1,269 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% |