Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 34,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $89.79. 4 airlines fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX): American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas and United Airlines. The two airports are 7,494 miles (12,060 km) apart. American Airlines and Qantas are in oneworld, Delta Air Lines is in SkyTeam and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 25 ways to fly it with one stop, through Nadi, Honolulu and Brisbane and more.
How many miles SYD to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 34,000 | $89.79–108.59 |
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 35,000 | $89.79–108.59 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 37,500 | $89.79–119.79 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 40,000 | $113.19–131.99 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 42,500 | $109.79–128.59 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 42,500 | $89.79–108.59 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Qantas | 42,500 | $89.79–318.59 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 45,000 | $141.19–171.19 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 45,000 | $89.79–108.59 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 48,200 | $89.79–108.59 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 51,500 | $89.79–108.59 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 54,000 | $89.79–648.59 |
Business and first class prices, and 8 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SYD to LAX
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Delta Air LinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SYD to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Delta Air Lines, Qantas
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas, United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines, Qantas
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks Delta Air Lines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks Delta Air Lines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks Delta Air Lines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- SAS EuroBonusBooks Delta Air Lines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks Delta Air Lines
SYD to LAX with one stop
25 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Nadi (NAN)Fiji Airways the whole way
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- Via Honolulu (HNL)Alaska Airlines the whole way
+2 - Via Brisbane (BNE)Qantas the whole way+1
- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Auckland (AKL)Air New Zealand the whole way
- Via Papeete (PPT)Air Tahiti Nui the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Qantas, then American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and 4 more+3
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Qantas the whole way
- Via Vancouver (YVR)Air Canada the whole way
+3 - Via Dallas (DFW)Qantas, then American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more
- Via Houston (IAH)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Tokyo (HND)ANA and JAL the whole way
+2 - Via Osaka (KIX)Jetstar, then JAL and United Airlines
- Via Seoul (ICN)Korean Air and Asiana Airlines the whole way
+1YP - Via Manila (MNL)Philippine Airlines the whole way
SYD to LAX: common questions
How many miles does SYD to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 34,000 miles one way with Finnair Plus on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $89.79. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (35,000), ANA Mileage Club (37,500) and Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (40,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to LAX?
American Airlines (oneworld), Delta Air Lines (SkyTeam), Qantas (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Sydney (SYD) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Sydney from Los Angeles by plane?
Sydney (SYD) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 7,494 miles (12,060 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SYD to LAX award flights?
30 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Emirates Skywards, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club and 22 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sydney and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Nadi (NAN), Honolulu (HNL), Brisbane (BNE), San Francisco (SFO) and Auckland (AKL). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Fiji Airways through Nadi.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.