Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Sydney to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £513 and £622 in October. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £493 on Fiji Airways (22 Oct–8 Nov).

Question 1

How often are flights from Sydney to Los Angeles delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 195 minutes.

Question 2

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 50m.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Friday 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.

Question 5

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Sydney to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £513 and £622 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £493 on Fiji Airways (22 Oct–8 Nov).

Question 6

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Los Angeles flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 7

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Honolulu (HNL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

Question 8

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Honolulu (HNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £529.

Question 9

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Honolulu (HNL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 59m.

Question 10

How popular is this Sydney to Los Angeles flight route?

Accepted Answer

Within the past month, 27 users have taken a look at flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Los Angeles.

Question 11

How long is the flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

For as low as £524, Fiji Airways can have you in Los Angeles from Sydney in 13h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7489 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 12

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles round-trip?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sydney to Los Angeles round-trip from £419. Qantas Airways is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 13

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Booking 71 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.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles (average of £565). Flying from Sydney to Los Angeles in December is currently the most expensive (average of £790). 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.

Question 15

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Los Angeles

Accepted Answer

The most flights from SYD to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Question 16

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Accepted Answer

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Los Angeles ranges from 0.0 - 87.0 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 87.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit Los Angeles when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Los Angeles, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 14.0 C).

Question 18

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £236. While the most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Los Angeles) can be booked for £450 on average, our data indicates £940 when flying from Sydney to Los Angeles.

Question 19

What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Consider Virgin Australia (83%), United Airlines (83%) or Air New Zealand (83%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Los Angeles.

Question 20

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to LAX?

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Los Angeles as you normally would.

Question 21

What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Los Angeles is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Los Angeles from Sydney Kingsford Smith. Booking flights from Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) should be relatively easy as there are 16 daily flights to Los Angeles from 1 airline. 14h 00m is how long a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles will take if you book a nonstop flight.

Question 22

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles that include hotel bookings?

Accepted Answer

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Los Angeles flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 23

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Los Angeles.

Question 24

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Los Angeles by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

Question 25

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Los Angeles from Sydney today with Cheapflights!

Question 26

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you find that perfect flight to Los Angeles from Sydney by searching from hundreds of airlines and agencies you know and love. We are also free to use, in case you were wondering!

Question 27

Can Cheapflights find flights from Sydney to Los Angeles with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Sydney to Los Angeles with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 28

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	£493
One-way from	£311
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	August
Average price	£565
Good round-trip deal	£751 or less
Good one-way deal	£409 or less

Cheap flights from Sydney to Los Angeles from £311

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 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Booking 71 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?

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to LAX?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Los Angeles as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £513 and £622 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £493 on Fiji Airways (22 Oct–8 Nov).

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Los Angeles

The most flights from SYD to LAX are scheduled on a Monday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

How often are flights from Sydney to Los Angeles delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Sydney and Los Angeles have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 195 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?

Friday 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 past year, Delta have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Honolulu (HNL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Los Angeles on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Honolulu (HNL) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of £529.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Flights via Nadi (NAN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 16h 50m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Los Angeles?

Flights via Honolulu (HNL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 59m.

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Sydney to Los Angeles flights typically cost between £513 and £622 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £493 on Fiji Airways (22 Oct–8 Nov).