Sydney (Mascot) to Los Angeles (SYD–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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SYD–LAX is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 7,495 miles in approximately 13h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: AS, WS | 14 | 388, 77W | 13h40-13h50 | – | Oneworld | AS, WS |
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AF, AM, VS | 8 | 359 | 13h50-14h01 | – | SkyTeam | AF, AM, VS |
| UA United Airlines Also: LX, NZ, VA | 8 | 789 | 13h40-13h47 | – | Star Alliance | LX, NZ, VA |
| AA American Airlines Also: AS | 7 | 77W | 13h50 | – | Oneworld | AS |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
SYD: AEST · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot), it's 1:00 AM in Los Angeles.
The Airport Link train (T8 line) runs from Central Station to the International Terminal in 13 minutes and to Domestic terminals in 10 minutes. Trains run roughly every 10 minutes from about 05:00 to midnight. The fare is AUD $20.10 from the CBD (Opal card); this includes a station access fee levied separately from standard fares.Taxis from the CBD cost AUD $45–65 depending on traffic and time of day; Uber is available from designated pick-up zones. The Eastern Distributor and Southern Cross Drive are the main road routes; the airport is about 10 km south of the CBD. Short-term parking at T1 international starts at AUD $8 for 30 minutes.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
SYD–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SYD to LAX
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and American Airlines. With 65 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SYD to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SYD to LAX is about 13 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 7,495 miles (12,061 km). There are approximately 65 weekly flights outbound and 39 return, totaling 104 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nadi, San Francisco and Brisbane. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.