Los Angeles to Sydney flights
Direct and connecting flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) — airlines, aircraft types, and the safety record for this route.
Route FAQ
How long does the flight from Los Angeles to Sydney take?
Flight time from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. The typical block time and frequency we have observed for this route are shown above.
Which airlines fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Airline availability for LAX to SYD changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. The airlines and aircraft types observed operating this route, both direct and connecting, are listed below based on real flight-tracking data.
Are there direct flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Direct (nonstop) availability on LAX to SYD varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons.
No fatal or serious occurrence recorded and attributed to operators on this pair in the last 90 days.
- Qantas5-yr attributed events: 17Last 90 days: none recorded
- Delta Air Lines5-yr attributed events: 52Last 90 days: none recorded
- United Airlines5-yr attributed events: 58Last 90 days: none recorded
- American Airlines5-yr attributed events: 26Last 90 days: none recorded
| Carrier | Sightings / 90d | Safety events |
|---|---|---|
| Qantas | 3 sightings | No recorded events |
| Delta Air Lines | 2 sightings | No recorded events |
| United Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
| American Airlines | 1 sighting | No recorded events |
Planning LAX → SYD
LAX to SYD is a long-haul route of 12,061 km (7,494 mi). See the return SYD → LAX route.
Alternative airports near Los Angeles: Hawthorne (HHR) — 7 km, Santa Monica (SMO) — 9 km, Torrance (TOA) — 17 km.
Alternative airports near Sydney: Sydney (BWU) — 18 km, Camden (CDU) — 46 km, Richmond (XRH) — 53 km.