Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Flights from Los Angeles to Sydney usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Sydney (YQY).

Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Sydney pass through?

Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Sydney most commonly pass through: • Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 75% of one-stop connections • Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 25% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Los Angeles to Sydney. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 896 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 2,221, a difference of C$ 1,324. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney take?

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Sydney takes 00m, covering 8,089 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Sydney changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,211 to C$ 3,503. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Sydney looking right now?

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 567, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 33m, compared with 10h 21m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).

What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?

Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Atlantic Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Sydney flight?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Sydney range from C$ 1,102 to C$ 1,363, with an average of C$ 1,166 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,102 counts as a good deal.

How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Sydney typically range from C$ 1,102 to C$ 1,363. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was C$ 1,211, on Air Canada.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Air Canada (C$ 1,211) offered the cheapest round-trip ticket from Los Angeles to Sydney in the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) is the most popular layover for the Los Angeles to Sydney route. 75% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via YYZ.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Los Angeles to Sydney?

Flights via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of C$ 1,356. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Los Angeles to Sydney, which airport offers the shortest layover?

Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) had the shortest average connection time for Los Angeles to Sydney layovers at 5h 46m over the past three months.

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6:00 p.m. - 11:20 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YQY Sydney

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5:45 a.m. - 4:41 p.m.YQY Sydney-LAX Los Angeles

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6:10 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YQY Sydney

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12h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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11h 45m1 stop Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl

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10:55 p.m. - 11:30 a.m.LAX Los Angeles-YQY Sydney

8h 35m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

12:10 p.m. - 8:04 p.m.YQY Sydney-LAX Los Angeles

11h 54m1 stop Toronto Pearson Intl

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C$ 1,312Air Canada

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How much is a round-trip flight from Los Angeles to Sydney? This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney departing in december.

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How long does a flight from Los Angeles to Sydney take?
A direct flight from Los Angeles to Sydney takes 00m, covering 8,089 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a Los Angeles to Sydney flight?
Round-trip flights from Los Angeles to Sydney range from C$ 1,102 to C$ 1,363, with an average of C$ 1,166 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,102 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from Los Angeles to Sydney changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 1,211 to C$ 3,503. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Los Angeles to Sydney looking right now?
One-way fares from Los Angeles to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 567, which is 12% above the typical average for this route.
Which airports can I use when flying from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Flights from Los Angeles to Sydney usually depart from Los Angeles (LAX) and arrive at Sydney (YQY).
Which airports do connecting flights from Los Angeles to Sydney pass through?
Connecting flights from Los Angeles to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL) – 25% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 60% on flights from Los Angeles to Sydney. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 896 round-trip on average, while Friday is the most expensive at C$ 2,221, a difference of C$ 1,324.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport when travelling from Los Angeles to Sydney?
Flying via Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 9h 33m, compared with 10h 21m via Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl (YUL).
What is the time difference between Los Angeles and Sydney?
Sydney is 4 hours ahead of Los Angeles (Atlantic Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Friday. On this route, Sunday flights average C$ 896, about C$ 1,324 less than Friday fares (60% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Los Angeles to Sydney trip for November. Fares historically average C$ 896 round-trip in that month – typically C$ 2,475 less than the most expensive month, which is September (based on the last 12 months).

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