Cheap flights from Los Angeles to Sydney from $486 BUR, LAX, SNA → SYD, WSI
Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR), Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), John Wayne Airport - Santa Ana (SNA) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), Western Sydney Airport (WSI)
The cheapest return found recently is $808 with All Nippon Airways, 10 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way found recently is $486 with Philippine Airlines, 30 Apr 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $486, Philippine Airlines, found yesterday
- Cheapest return found recently
- $808, 10 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027
- Usual return price
- $795 to $1,236
- Cheapest month to fly
- August 2027, return fares from $775 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- United Airlines, Qantas, American Airlines
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 15 h
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $795 to $1,236.
Cheapest return found recently
$808
10 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 · All Nippon Airways
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 6:41 p.m. · Return leaves 11:45 a.m. · 55 h 29 min of travel, both ways together
out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,001
9 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 · United Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 10:35 p.m. · Return leaves 12:10 a.m. · 29 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 19 hours ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$808 10 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
$775 10 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027found 4 days agoSee prices for these dates
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $690 to $1,420.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates from 18 Nov to 10 Aug 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 21-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 10 Aug 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
136 fares on 6 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Nov – 25 Nov | $1,298 | United Airlines | Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 2 Dec – 18 Dec | $1,050 | Philippine Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 | $793 | Philippine Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 27 Mar 2027 – 14 Apr 2027 | $802 | Alaska Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Jul 2027 – 4 Jul 2027 | $1,789 | Alaska Airlines | Bob Hope Airport - Hollywood Burbank (BUR) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 2 stops | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 | $775 | Philippine Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
August 2027 is the cheapest month — from $775.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Philippine Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$486
30 Apr 2027 · Philippine Airlines
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 12:55 p.m. · 27 h 50 min trip
1 stop · via Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL)
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$578
30 Apr 2027 · Qantas
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Leaves 10:30 p.m. · 15 h trip
nonstop
found yesterday
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$486 30 Apr 2027found yesterdayOpen this trip
$467 1 Sept 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
What have prices looked like?
Over 27 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $425 to $1,044.
27 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other one-way fares leaving within 3 days of 30 Apr 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
27 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Apr 2027 | $486 | Philippine Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | 1 stop | found yesterday | Open this trip |
| 1 Sept 2027 | $467 | Philippine Airlines | Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) → Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Which month looks cheapest?
September 2027 is the cheapest month — from $467.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Philippine Airlines.
Premium cabin fares from Los Angeles to Sydney
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 10 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 30 Apr 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Los Angeles to Sydney?
Return
Fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $1,346 | $958 | +69% | 18 |
| 7–13 days | $1,147 | $958 | +44% | 29 |
| 14–29 days | $1,120 | $731 | +40% | 28 |
| 30–59 days | $1,201 | $928 | +50% | 43 |
| 60–89 days | $1,288 | $848 | +61% | 29 |
| 90–179 days | $812 | $735 | +2% | 49 |
| 180+ days | $799 | $690 | Cheapest seen | 47 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 27 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Ontario → Sydney
56 km from Los Angeles
$1,082
$274 more than flying from Los Angeles
10 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027 · ONT → SYD · out 1 stop, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Long Beach → Sydney
32 km from Los Angeles
$1,566
$758 more than flying from Los Angeles
9 Mar 2027 – 30 Mar 2027 · LGB → SYD · out 2 stops, back 1 stop
found yesterday
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
One-way
Ontario → Sydney
56 km from Los Angeles
$644
$158 more than flying from Los Angeles
30 Apr 2027 · ONT → SYD · 1 stop
found yesterday
Long Beach → Sydney
32 km from Los Angeles
$960
$474 more than flying from Los Angeles
1 Sept 2027 · LGB → SYD · 1 stop
found 5 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — one way, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 10 Aug 2027 – 31 Aug 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?
The cheapest return found recently is $808 with All Nippon Airways, 10 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return we hold, of any age, is $775 with Philippine Airlines, 10 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027, found 4 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 6 departure dates is usually $795 to $1,236.
How much is a one-way flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $486 with Philippine Airlines, 30 Apr 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest one-way we hold, of any age, is $467 with Philippine Airlines, 1 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?
August 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $775, 10 Aug 2027 to 31 Aug 2027, found 4 days ago. September 2027 is the cheapest month for a one-way, from $467, 1 Sept 2027, found 5 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 180 or more days before departure were typically 41% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,001 with United Airlines, 9 Mar 2027 to 30 Mar 2027, found 19 hours ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $578 with Qantas, 30 Apr 2027, found yesterday.
How long is the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Qantas on 30 Apr 2027, takes 15 h from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). The cheapest one-way found recently, with Philippine Airlines on 30 Apr 2027, takes 27 h 50 min with 1 stop.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Between 18 Nov and 10 Aug 2027, Philippine Airlines has the cheapest return on 3 of the 6 departure dates we hold, Alaska Airlines on 2 and United Airlines on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work