Flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to LAX Airport Airport (LAX)

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Returns from £772.38

One-way from £476.22

Flying from Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles International is relatively easy as there are 13 who offer direct flights. These airliners include AlphaSky, WestJet, Virgin Australia, United Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, KLM, Delta Air Lines, Air New Zealand, Air France, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Qantas. When travelling from Kingsford Smith you will cover about 7,494 miles before you reach Los Angeles International. This journey will take 14 Hours 59 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

The time zone at Los Angeles International is different from Kingsford Smith, so please be aware of this when making travel arrangements.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
Qantas222222211:1517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines222222111:1517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines222222106:0517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia111111111:2011:20VIEW FLIGHTS
United Airlines111111111:2011:20VIEW FLIGHTS
Swiss111111111:2011:20VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa111111111:2011:20VIEW FLIGHTS
KLM111111111:0511:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Delta Air Lines111111111:0511:05VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand111111111:2011:20VIEW FLIGHTS
Air France111111111:0511:05VIEW FLIGHTS
WestJet111111017:2517:25VIEW FLIGHTS
AlphaSky100020011:1517:25VIEW FLIGHTS

Most people choose to fly with Qantas. They offer the largest number of flights so they have times which are most likely to suite you. The flights they offer will go by the flight numbers QF11 and QF4111 with times between 11:15 and 17:25.

If you would like more information on this flight the please visit the website for Qantas at qantas.com.au. You will be able to find the latest availability, prices and make your booking online.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Monday
06:05
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS6972
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3552
KLMKL7845
Delta Air LinesDL40
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA72
QantasQF4111
AlphaSkyAS6972
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA842
Air New ZealandNZ9840
LufthansaLH7591
Virgin AustraliaVA8000
SwissLX3093
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6001
Alaska AirlinesAS5215
American AirlinesAA7374
QantasQF11
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Tuesday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3552
KLMKL7845
Delta Air LinesDL40
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS6972
American AirlinesAA72
QantasQF4111
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA842
Air New ZealandNZ9840
LufthansaLH7591
Virgin AustraliaVA8000
SwissLX3093
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6001
Alaska AirlinesAS5215
American AirlinesAA7374
QantasQF11
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Wednesday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3552
KLMKL7845
Delta Air LinesDL40
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS6972
American AirlinesAA72
QantasQF4111
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA842
Air New ZealandNZ9840
LufthansaLH7591
Virgin AustraliaVA8000
SwissLX3093
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6001
Alaska AirlinesAS5215
American AirlinesAA7374
QantasQF11
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Thursday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3552
KLMKL7845
Delta Air LinesDL40
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS6972
American AirlinesAA72
QantasQF4111
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA842
Air New ZealandNZ9840
LufthansaLH7591
Virgin AustraliaVA8000
SwissLX3093
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6001
Alaska AirlinesAS5215
American AirlinesAA7374
QantasQF11
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Friday
06:05
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS6972
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3552
KLMKL7845
Delta Air LinesDL40
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
American AirlinesAA72
QantasQF4111
AlphaSkyAS6972
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA842
Air New ZealandNZ9840
LufthansaLH7591
Virgin AustraliaVA8000
SwissLX3093
12:10
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS5215
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6001
American AirlinesAA7374
QantasQF11
AlphaSkyAS5215
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Saturday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3552
KLMKL7845
Delta Air LinesDL40
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS6972
American AirlinesAA72
QantasQF4111
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA842
Air New ZealandNZ9840
LufthansaLH7591
Virgin AustraliaVA8000
SwissLX3093
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
WestJetWS6001
Alaska AirlinesAS5215
American AirlinesAA7374
QantasQF11
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Sunday
11:05
AirlineFlight  No
Air FranceAF3552
KLMKL7845
Delta Air LinesDL40
11:15
AirlineFlight  No
Alaska AirlinesAS6972
American AirlinesAA72
QantasQF4111
11:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA842
Air New ZealandNZ9840
LufthansaLH7591
Virgin AustraliaVA8000
SwissLX3093
17:25
AirlineFlight  No
QantasQF11
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Flight Price FAQ - Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

DIRECT United
What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Sydney SYD to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct flight one way from Sydney SYD to Los Angeles LAX is £476.22 ($603 €571.30)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Sydney SYD to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest direct return flight from Sydney SYD to Los Angeles LAX is £772.38 ($978 €926.59)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from Sydney SYD to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest flight one way from Sydney SYD to Los Angeles LAX is £208.49 ($264 €250.12)
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What is the cheapest return flight from Sydney SYD to Los Angeles LAX?
The cheapest return flight from Sydney SYD to Los Angeles LAX is £565.46 ($716 €678.36)
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Flight Info FAQ - Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX)

Who flies from Sydney to Los Angeles?
The following airlines fly from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX): Air France, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, AlphaSky, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, KLM, Lufthansa, Qantas, Swiss, United Airlines, Virgin Australia, WestJet.
How far is the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?
The flight from Sydney to Los Angeles is 12,061KM or 7,494 miles.
How long does the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles to take?
The flight from Sydney to Los Angeles takes 14 Hours 59 Minutes.

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