Cheap Flights from SYD to LAX: When to Fly from Sydney to Los Angeles

 

The cheapest times to fly from SYD to LAX are

• January 22nd to April 1st
• May 7th to June 3rd
• August 13th to September 23rd
• October 15th to November 25th

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 SYD to LAX is early September. Prices can be as high as $1714 for Friday flights during early January, or as low as $619 for Tuesday flights around early September.

 

When to Fly to Los Angeles

Flying from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles, CA (LAX) will usually cost between $620 to $1195 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is early September with an average ticket price of $619. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is early January, with an average price of $1423. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $804 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $684 can be considered a good price for a round-trip SYD to LAX flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the SYD to LAX route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the SYD to LAX flight is cheaper than the average and costs less than the average flight leaving from Sydney. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.06, 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. Fridays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $71 (7%) 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 $726. Return trip prices are from the LAX to SYD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from SYD to LAX can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 14 hour 28 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from SYD to LAX? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 35 major airlines flying this route most often: Air Canada, Air China, Air New Zealand, Air Tahiti Nui, Aircalin, Alaska, American, ANA, Asiana, Avianca, Cathay Pacific, China Airlines, China Eastern, China Southern, Delta, EVA Air, Fiji Airways, Frontier, Hawaiian, Hong Kong Airlines, JAL, Jetstar, Korean Air, LATAM, Philippine Airlines, Qantas, Scoot, Sichuan Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Tigerair, United, Virgin Atlantic, Virgin Australia, WestJet, Xiamen, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 7493 miles or 12059 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from SYD to LAX?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop SYD to LAX flight is about 14 hour 28 minutes.

How many flights go between Sydney and Los Angeles, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 107 available flights from SYD to LAX.

 

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