Los Angeles to Sydney is one of the major transpacific routes connecting North America with Australia. Direct flights between Los Angeles (LAX) and Sydney Airport (SYD) typically take around 15 hours, covering a distance of approximately 7,500 miles (12,000 kilometers). The route is primarily operated by Qantas Airways and United Airlines, who offer daily non-stop services between the two cities.
Best dates of LAX-SYD flights
Alternative options include flights with one stopover, commonly through Auckland (Air New Zealand), Fiji (Fiji Airways), or various Asian hubs such as Tokyo (Japan Airlines), Seoul (Korean Air), or Singapore (Singapore Airlines). These connecting flights usually extend the total journey time to 18-24 hours depending on the layover duration.
Flight time
Most flights depart LAX in the late evening and arrive in Sydney in the early morning two calendar days later due to crossing the International Date Line. The return flights from Sydney typically depart in the morning and arrive in Los Angeles on the same calendar day. Business and first-class cabins feature lie-flat seats, while economy passengers benefit from personal entertainment systems and meal service to help pass the lengthy flight time.
See also: The map of all direct flight routes from LAX airport
