Los Angeles to Sydney (Mascot) (LAX–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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LAX–SYD is served by 6 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 7,495 miles in approximately 12h 31m. Beyond nonstop, 30 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines | 11 | 359 | 14h18-15h10 | SkyTeam | – | |
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 77W | 15h10 | Oneworld | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 388 | 15h | Oneworld | – | |
| QF Qantas | 7 | 388 | 15h | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 789 | 15h23 | Star Alliance | – | |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 3 | 77L | 12h31-13h28 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 12:00 PM (next day) in Sydney (Mascot).
US passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app (subclass 601). The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
LAX–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to SYD
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, Singapore Airlines and United Airlines. With 42 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SYD ranges from 12 hours 31 minutes to 15 hours 23 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,495 miles (12,061 km). There are approximately 42 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 89 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
30 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via AVV. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.