The cheapest times to fly from LAN to SYD are
- January 29th to February 25th
- April 2nd to May 6th (except the week of April 23rd)
- July 30th to December 2nd (except the week of October 8th)
based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from LAN to SYD is early to mid September. Prices can be as high as $3211 for Saturday flights during late December, or as low as $1281 for Tuesday flights around early to mid September.
When to Fly to Sydney
Flying from Lansing, MI (LAN) to Sydney (SYD) will usually cost between $1370 to $2187 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early to mid September with an average ticket price of $1376. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late December, with an average price of $2841. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $1465 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $1531 can be considered a good price for a round-trip LAN to SYD flight.
See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the LAN to SYD route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.
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Compared to other flights, the LAN to SYD flight is more expensive than the average and costs more than the average flight leaving from Lansing. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.1, which is far below average.
Flight Prices by Day of the Week
Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Saturdays are the most expensive days to fly to Sydney, and Fridays are the most expensive days to return to Lansing. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $183 (11%) on this flight.
Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $1539. Return trip prices are from the SYD to LAN flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.
Departing Prices by Day
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Return Trip Prices by Day
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Nonstop Flights and Layovers
Travelers looking to fly from LAN to SYD can generally find a 2-layover flight. Because there is not usually a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 17 hour 55 minutes may not be realistic.
Flight Hacking LAN to SYD
Flight hacking is when you book two tickets instead of a layover, sometimes with different airlines. You will need to either bring only a carry-on bag (highly recommended) or leave yourself plenty of time to go through security again. Flight hacking is completely allowed, but airlines don’t always tell you the cheapest way to get from LAN to SYD — but Champion Traveler does!
- Price for both tickets: $1357
- Average savings: $174 (11.37%)
- Price for both tickets: $1450
- Average savings: $81 (5.29%)
- Price for both tickets: $1456
- Average savings: $75 (4.87%)
Flight Questions Answered
Still have questions about flying from LAN to SYD? We’ve got answers.
Which airlines fly this route?
You can find 9 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air New Zealand, American, Avianca, Delta, Korean Air, Qantas, United, Virgin Australia, and potentially more during busy seasons.
How far away is it from Sydney International Airport to Capital Region International Airport?
The distance between the two airports is roughly 9409 miles or 15142 kilometers.
How long does it take to fly from LAN to SYD?
The real-world flight time for a nonstop LAN to SYD flight is about 17 hour 55 minutes.
How many flights go between Lansing, MI and Sydney?
It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 16 available flights from LAN to SYD.
Airport Location Info
Departing Airport
Origination code | LAN |
Origination airport name | Capital Region International Airport |
City | Lansing, MI |
Country | the United States |
Latitude | 42.8 |
Longitude | -84.6 |
Return Airport
Destination code | SYD |
Destination airport name | Sydney International Airport |
City | Sydney |
Country | Australia |
Latitude | -33.9 |
Longitude | 151.2 |
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