Los Angeles to Sydney (Mascot) (LAX–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–SYD is served by 7 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, avianca and Delta Air Lines lead the route. The flight covers 7,495 miles in approximately 14h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 7 | 77W | 14h45 | Oneworld | – | |
| AV avianca | 7 | 789 | 15h15 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 7 | 359 | 14h55 | SkyTeam | – | |
| QF Qantas | 7 | 388 | 15h | Oneworld | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 7 | 789 | 15h10 | Star Alliance | – | |
| SQ Singapore Airlines | 3 | 77L | 13h04-14h27 | – | – | |
| AS Alaska Airlines | 0 | – | – | Oneworld | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 11:00 AM (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, avianca, Delta Air Lines, Qantas, United Airlines, Singapore Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to SYD is about 14 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,495 miles (12,061 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 70 return, totaling 108 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Daniel K. Inouye, San Francisco and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.