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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Los Angeles to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 20:25 and lands at 11:40
• Latest: departs at 23:45 and lands at 15:00.

The flight takes about 15h 15m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Los Angeles to Sydney.

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Sydney takes 15h 15m, covering 19,396 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Los Angeles to Sydney range from ₹ 80,941 to ₹ 112,801, with an average of ₹ 93,747 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 80,941 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 2% below the route average of ₹ 93,747. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but availability is limited.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 55,345 return via Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL), compared with ₹ 98,536 for direct.

American Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while United Airlines has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Los Angeles to Sydney flights are:

• American Airlines: 88% on time
• United Airlines: 79% on time
• Delta: 76% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 78% of the time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,233–₹ 9,510 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 777-300ER family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Sydney flights, with 75% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 25%, Morning flights for 0%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

Four airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Los Angeles to Sydney flights:

• Qantas Airways
• American Airlines
• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty programme, while others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Sydney are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about ₹ 50,579.

Flights from Los Angeles to Sydney usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Los Angeles to Sydney route, 22% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 18m.

One-stop flights from Los Angeles to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Nadi (NAN) – 82% of one-stop connections
• Honolulu (HNL) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Auckland Intl (AKL) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Vancouver Intl (YVR) – 1% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Los Angeles to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 91,019 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at ₹ 99,579, a difference of ₹ 8,560.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

4 airlines operate flights between Los Angeles and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Delta
• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Qantas Airways

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 05m, compared to 18h 19m via Auckland Intl (AKL) and 18h 21m via Nadi (NAN).

Sydney is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Eastern Australia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Mrs. Macquarie's Chair, and Star Casino. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Sydney flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Passengers travelling through Los Angeles Airport can enjoy a wide range of duty-free shops inside the departure areas. Choose from a wide range of beauty and cosmetic products, clothing, accessories and designer brands, or pick up a book at one of the departures area newsagents.

Passengers arriving at Sydney Airport can make use of the temporary luggage storage area inside the arrivals hall at International Terminal 1. You will find the luggage storage unit at the south end of the arrivals area, opposite the florist.

If you are travelling through Los Angeles Airport with young children, you can use the designated nursing rooms, which are available inside all of the departure terminals. If you are travelling through Tom Bradley International Terminal, you will find nursing rooms located near Gate 150. This nursing station is also situated close to snack and coffee bars, so you can grab something to eat before you feed your baby.