How many flights depart from California to Sydney on average per day?

As of November 2026, there are 22 flights per day flying from California to Sydney. The most common time of day flights depart is 23:00, with 100% of flights taking off in the evening.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith?

Alaska Airlines, Qantas Airways, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith

How many flights depart from California to Sydney on average per week?

As of November 2026, 156 flights take off from California and land in Sydney each week. The most common flight departure day for this route is Wed, with 17% of weekly flights taking off on this day.

How long does it take to fly to Sydney?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in California, such as San Francisco or Los Angeles, and flying into Sydney, then you can expect flight times to average 14h 40m and 14h 55m, respectively.

Which airlines fly to Sydney?

Qantas Airways, Fiji Airways and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Sydney from California according to our data. Qantas Airways is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Sydney. Keep in mind that there are 6 different airlines that fly to Sydney on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

Prices for flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

There are 6 operators available for flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as of November 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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11:30 - 20:15LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 45m1 stop Tokyo Narita

13:15 - 13:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

16h 50m1 stop Nadi

$1,176Multiple Airlines

Mon, 8 Mar - Tue, 6 Apr

00:10 - 20:15LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

25h 05m1 stop Tokyo Haneda

06:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

25h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,177Multiple Airlines

Sun, 6 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan

22:35 - 22:05LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

28h 30m1 stop Nadi

06:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

25h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,179Fiji Airways

Sat, 13 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar

22:35 - 12:35LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

14:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,179Fiji Airways

Mon, 15 Feb - Sun, 14 Mar

23:30 - 20:50LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

11:10 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 55mdirect

$1,242Qantas Airways

Thu, 3 Dec - Thu, 10 Dec

23:30 - 20:50LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 20m1 stop Auckland Intl

11:10 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

14h 00mdirect

$1,242Qantas Airways

Thu, 28 Jan - Wed, 10 Feb

20:25 - 06:25LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 00mdirect

11:10 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

14h 00mdirect

$1,443American Airlines

Wed, 30 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan

22:40 - 09:00LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 20mdirect

11:10 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 55mdirect

$1,443American Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

22:15 - 07:20LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 05mdirect

09:15 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 50mdirect

$1,447Delta

Sun, 21 Mar - Tue, 20 Apr

22:15 - 07:20LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 05mdirect

09:15 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 50mdirect

$1,447Delta

Sun, 21 Mar - Mon, 26 Apr

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22:40 - 09:00LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 20mdirect

14:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,225Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

20:25 - 06:25LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 00mdirect

14:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,246Multiple Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

22:40 - 09:00LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 20mdirect

07:05 - 07:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

19h 00m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,279Qantas Airways

Tue, 10 Nov - Thu, 28 Jan

22:40 - 09:00LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 20mdirect

07:05 - 07:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

19h 05m1 stop Auckland Intl

$1,333Qantas Airways

Tue, 10 Nov - Sat, 12 Dec

22:35 - 12:35LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

14:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,369Fiji Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Fri, 4 Dec

22:35 - 12:35LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

19h 00m1 stop Nadi

14:00 - 12:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

17h 00m1 stop Nadi

$1,425Fiji Airways

Mon, 9 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

22:40 - 09:05LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 25mdirect

11:20 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 45mdirect

$1,447United Airlines

Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 11 Nov

22:40 - 09:05LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 25mdirect

11:20 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 45mdirect

$1,449United Airlines

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

22:15 - 08:30LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15mdirect

10:40 - 05:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 55mdirect

$1,449Delta

Mon, 9 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

22:15 - 08:30LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15mdirect

10:40 - 05:35SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 55mdirect

$1,449Delta

Tue, 10 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov

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22:55 - 07:05LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10mdirect

09:10 - 06:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 50mdirect

$1,386Qantas Airways

Wed, 28 Apr - Mon, 10 May

22:55 - 07:05LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 10mdirect

10:20 - 07:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

$1,387Qantas Airways

Wed, 28 Apr - Mon, 10 May

22:15 - 08:30LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 15mdirect

11:20 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 45mdirect

$1,395Multiple Airlines

Mon, 7 Dec - Tue, 19 Jan

22:40 - 09:05LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 25mdirect

11:20 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 45mdirect

$1,437Air New Zealand

Tue, 24 Nov - Wed, 9 Dec

20:25 - 06:25LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 00mdirect

11:10 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

14h 00mdirect

$1,443American Airlines

Wed, 30 Dec - Wed, 20 Jan

22:40 - 09:00LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 20mdirect

11:10 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 55mdirect

$1,443American Airlines

Tue, 1 Dec - Tue, 8 Dec

22:15 - 07:20LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 05mdirect

09:15 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 50mdirect

$1,447Delta

Sun, 21 Mar - Tue, 20 Apr

22:15 - 07:20LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 05mdirect

09:15 - 06:05SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 50mdirect

$1,447Delta

Sun, 21 Mar - Mon, 26 Apr

22:40 - 08:00LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 20mdirect

09:30 - 06:10SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

$1,447United Airlines

Sun, 28 Mar - Wed, 14 Apr

22:35 - 09:05LAX Los Angeles-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

15h 30mdirect

10:20 - 06:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-LAX Los Angeles

13h 40mdirect

$1,447United Airlines

Wed, 3 Mar - Tue, 16 Mar

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Delta flights from California to Sydney

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Delta

8 Nov

SMF09:46Sacramento Intl

27h 44m

2 stops

SYD08:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Nov

SYD10:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

20h 31m

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SMF12:11Sacramento Intl

$1,758

Delta

8 Nov

SMF19:18Sacramento Intl

18h 12m

1 stop

SYD08:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Nov

SYD10:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

26h 39m

1 stop

SMF18:19Sacramento Intl

$1,759

Delta

8 Nov

SAN10:57San Diego

26h 33m

1 stop

SYD08:30Sydney Kingsford Smith

23 Nov

SYD10:40Sydney Kingsford Smith

23h 51m

1 stop

SAN15:31San Diego

$1,769

Fiji Airways flights from California to Sydney

Our best Fiji Airways deals on California to Sydney flight tickets

Fiji Airways

15 Feb

LAX22:35Los Angeles

19h 00m

1 stop

SYD12:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

25 Feb

SYD14:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 00m

1 stop

LAX12:00Los Angeles

$1,179

Fiji Airways

2 Feb

LAX22:35Los Angeles

19h 00m

1 stop

SYD12:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

12 Feb

SYD14:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 00m

1 stop

LAX12:00Los Angeles

$1,192

Fiji Airways

29 Jan

LAX22:35Los Angeles

19h 00m

1 stop

SYD12:35Sydney Kingsford Smith

16 Feb

SYD14:00Sydney Kingsford Smith

17h 00m

1 stop

LAX12:00Los Angeles

$1,193

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00:10-20:15

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1 stop25h 00m

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22:35-22:05

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Thu 3/12

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1 stop26h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 10/12

11:10-06:05

Nonstop13h 55m

$1,242

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LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Thu 28/1

23:30-20:50

1 stop26h 20m

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11:10-06:10

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LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Nonstop14h 00m

$1,443

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LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

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22:40-09:00

Nonstop15h 20m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 8/12

11:10-06:05

Nonstop13h 55m

$1,443

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LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

LAXSYD

Los Angeles

Sun 21/3

22:15-07:20

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 20/4

09:15-06:05

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,447

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LAX Los Angeles - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

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Los Angeles

Sun 21/3

22:15-07:20

Nonstop15h 05m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 26/4

09:15-06:05

Nonstop13h 50m

$1,447

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Sydney

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

The month of March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sydney from California, with most prices found around $1,307. If you aren’t able to travel to Sydney during the month of March, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $1,327.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sydney?

Our data shows that Monday is the least expensive day to fly to Sydney. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $1,422. The most expensive day to fly to Sydney is Thursday, with ticket prices averaging around $1,541.

What is the cheapest California to Sydney Kingsford Smith flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Sydney?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sydney from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sydney for around $1,395 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sydney from California for as low as $1,280 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on California to Sydney flights?

There are 3 cabin classes available to choose from on California to Sydney flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best price found	$667
Fastest flight time	14h 40m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Sat
Airports in Sydney	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Sydney from California in the past 72 hours is $667. The best return flight deal from California to Sydney found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,176.

The fastest flight from California to Sydney takes 14h 40m

Direct flights go from California to Sydney on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. There are no airlines offering direct flights..

There is 1 airport in Sydney. From California there are direct flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from California to Sydney

When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
Prices for flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
There are 6 operators available for flights from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport as of November 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from California to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?
The necessary travel and health documents for your Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from California to Sydney?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between California and Sydney, the leading plane model is Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, making up 28.91% of the total bookings. Other popular models include Boeing 777-300ER with 27.69%, Airbus A380-800 with 17.58%, and Airbus A350-900 with 11.21%.

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Frontier	PriceFrom $167	Free cancellation	Rating 5.5 2,512 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Delta	PriceFrom $710	Free cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,698 reviews	Search Delta flights
Fiji Airways	PriceFrom $994	Free cancellation	Rating 8.0 262 reviews	Search Fiji Airways flights
Qantas Airways	PriceFrom $1,128	Free cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,123 reviews	Search Qantas Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,221	Free cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,231 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,230	Free cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,458 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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