Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 15 hours 15 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 18 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Flights from LAX to SYD start at 20:40 — the earliest with Delta Air Lines. The latest departure is at 23:55 with American Airlines. Overall, you can take your pick of 40 weekly Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your LAX to SYD flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, so jetting to Sydney (and then visiting more of Australia!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is American Airlines.
With 79.73% of services landing as planned, Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier operating LAX to SYD flights.
If you'd like to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and SYD:
Brisbane Airport
Auckland Airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, 271 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 615 €. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from LAX to SYD, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 81.05% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near LAX? If you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're getting in on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed not long after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:
Pick up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre by car.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Sydney in April.
Book your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LAX to SYD sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
