LAX → SYDUnited States → Australia

Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sydney

7,495 mi · 45m average nonstop

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Quick answer: Los Angeles to Sydney at a glance

7,495 mi
Distance
45m
Nonstop time
18 hours ahead
Time-zone shift
~675 kg
CO₂ per passenger

Cheap flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) cover 7,495 miles (12,059 km) in about 45m nonstop, with 6 airlines flying direct — a ultra-long-haul international route. Search Kayak for today's cheapest live fare. Route difficulty 9/10.

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Flying from Los Angeles to Sydney covers 7,495 miles (12,059 km) in approximately 0 hour 45 minutes. 6 airlines offer direct flights on this ultra-long-haul international route. This is a ultra-long-haul international route requiring advance planning for connections and layovers.

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LAX (0 mi)SYD (7,495 mi)45m avg

Nonstop distance 7,495 miles. Direct carriers include AA, DL, NZ, QF, UA and VA.

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Airlines on this route

6 airlines fly Los Angeles → Sydney. All are direct routes.

AirlineRoute type
AADirect
DLDirect
NZDirect
QFDirect
UADirect
VADirect
Baggage on Los Angeles → Sydney: on this route, AA typically includes a carry-on, while DL and NZ may charge extra for carry-on and seat selection. Check each carrier's baggage policy before booking — fees vary.
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Los Angeles to Sydney — quick answers

How far is Los Angeles from Sydney by plane?

The nonstop flight distance from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) is 7,495 miles (12,059 km), calculated as a great-circle line from published OpenFlights airport coordinates. Actual flown distance is slightly longer due to airways and winds.

How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?

The average nonstop flight time from LAX to SYD is 45 minutes. Gate-to-gate time is usually 20–35 minutes longer; connecting itineraries add 1–4 hours depending on the layover.

Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?

6 airlines serve this route nonstop: AA, DL, NZ, QF, UA, VA. Schedules and amenities differ by carrier — compare live frequencies and fare classes on Kayak before you book.

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Route insights: Los Angeles → Sydney

Route type
ultra-long-haul international
Time zone difference
18 hours ahead
Carbon footprint
~675 kg CO₂ per passenger (economy)
Route difficulty
9/10 — challenging long-haul
When to go
It's shoulder season in Sydney — moderate weather and pricing.
Airport transfer
Most travelers reach the city center by taxi, airport shuttle, or public transit. Allow 30-60 minutes depending on traffic.
Route competitiveness
6 airlines fly direct — rank 23 of 148 routes from Los Angeles
Airline network
UA: 72 destinations from LAX; AA: 70 destinations from LAX; DL: 59 destinations from LAX
Alternative origin airports
LGB (Long Beach, 17 mi); BUR (Burbank, 18 mi); SNA (Santa Ana, 36 mi)
Alternative destination airports
NTL (Newcastle, 88 mi); OAG (Orange, 123 mi); MGB (Mudgee, 130 mi)
Nearby destinations
Newcastle, Australia (88 mi); Orange, Australia (123 mi); Mudgee, Australia (130 mi)
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Data: OpenFlights public aviation database·Updated: 2026-08-19
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