Statistics on Los Angeles -Sydney flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Sydney (from: Los Angeles )
The average price to go to Sydney from Los Angeles airport is $ 1235 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1048 (in march) and $ 1723 (in december), which is a saving of $ 187 or a surplus of $ 488 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $972 to $1026 and it is generally more economical to leave on a tuesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Sydney before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Los Angeles -Sydney plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 63938 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Sydney from Los Angeles and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in march, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1048, saving $ 187 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1235). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1723).
Flight Los Angeles -Sydney: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1170 | $ 1510 | fair price |
| February | $ 912 | $ 1081 | good price |
| March | $ 902 | $ 1048 the cheapest | very good price |
| April | $ 957 | $ 1168 | good price |
| May | $ 919 | $ 1126 | good price |
| June | $ 971 | $ 1223 | good price |
| July | $ 1120 | $ 1421 | fair price |
| August | $ 901 | $ 1074 | good price |
| September | $ 907 | $ 1122 | good price |
| October | $ 973 | $ 1192 | good price |
| November | $ 918 | $ 1126 | good price |
| December | $ 1224 | $ 1723 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Los Angeles to Sydney
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Los Angeles to Sydney range from $702 to $1997. 3% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $702 to $756), 1% at the maximum price (from $1943 to $1997). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $972 to $1026 (11% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Los Angeles ->Sydney flight
There are 9 companies that serve Los Angeles from Sydney airport: Qantas, United, Delta, Fiji Airways, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Air Canada and WestJet.
Data analysis:
Of the 63938 flights analyzed in previous years, Qantas was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (31% of the time) on the Los Angeles ->Sydney route.
Direct flight or flight with layover?
Data analysis:
To get the best price for the Los Angeles -Sydney flight, you should take a flight with one or more layovers (you will save an average of $ 310 compared to a direct flight).
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Los Angeles -Sydney flights departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $41. On the other hand, departing on a friday may cost you an additional $40.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Sydney to Los Angeles departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $25. Conversely, departing from Sydney on a saturday may cost you an additional $39.
Top prices Los Angeles -Sydney
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 02-06 to 08-06-2025 | $ 856 | layover flight with Air Canada |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 05-06 to 12-06-2025 | $ 859 | layover flight with flair airlines |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 02-08 to 16-08-2025 | $ 812 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 03-08 to 15-08-2025 | $ 836 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 21-08 to 25-08-2025 | $ 806 | layover flight with Alaska Airlines |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 03-09 to 11-09-2025 | $ 865 | layover flight with ANA |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 05-09 to 12-09-2025 | $ 866 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 01-11 to 15-11-2025 | $ 871 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 07-11 to 20-11-2025 | $ 874 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 02-12 to 27-12-2025 | $ 860 | layover flight with Air Canada |
When to book your flight Los Angeles - Sydney to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 4 to 5 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Los Angeles -Sydney flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a saturday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Los Angeles to Sydney, it is recommended to buy it 4 to 5 months before departure (it is then on average 1122 $, which is a saving of 113 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (569 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Los Angeles to Sydney flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1147 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1438), 3 to 4 months ($ 1443), 4 to 5 months ($ 1277), 6 to 7 months ($ 1301), 7 to 8 months ($ 1308) |
| February | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 948 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1064), 1 to 2 months ($ 958), 2 to 3 months ($ 1029), 5 to 6 months ($ 993), 7 to 8 months ($ 1037), 8 to 9 months ($ 959) |
| March | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 936 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 942), 3 to 4 months ($ 1045), 6 to 7 months ($ 970), 7 to 8 months ($ 971), 8 to 9 months ($ 1045), 9 to 10 months ($ 972) |
| April | Best time: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 946 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1052), 2 to 3 months ($ 995), 4 to 5 months ($ 1060) |
| May | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 941 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1125), 2 to 3 months ($ 952), 3 to 4 months ($ 946), 5 to 6 months ($ 1042) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 987 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1015), 4 to 5 months ($ 1027), 6 to 7 months ($ 1178) |
| July | Best time: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1238), 4 to 5 months ($ 1266), 5 to 6 months ($ 1365), 6 to 7 months ($ 1397) |
| August | Best time: 1 to 2 months before departure (average price: 933 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 966), 2 to 3 months ($ 951), 5 to 6 months ($ 939), 6 to 7 months ($ 964), 7 to 8 months ($ 966) |
| September | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 946 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 991), 2 to 3 months ($ 961), 3 to 4 months ($ 993), 7 to 8 months ($ 989), 8 to 9 months ($ 950) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1006 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1152), 2 to 3 months ($ 1018), 3 to 4 months ($ 1095), 4 to 5 months ($ 1050), 7 to 8 months ($ 1018), 8 to 9 months ($ 1029) |
| November | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 962 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 976), 3 to 4 months ($ 968), 4 to 5 months ($ 1082), 7 to 8 months ($ 1101), 8 to 9 months ($ 1006), 9 to 10 months ($ 1047) |
| December | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1258 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1718), 3 to 4 months ($ 1466), 5 to 6 months ($ 1273), 6 to 7 months ($ 1325), 7 to 8 months ($ 1695), 8 to 9 months ($ 1497), 9 to 10 months ($ 1521) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, saturday is the day when plane tickets for Los Angeles ->Sydney are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a saturday, you will save $32. Conversely, by buying it on a tuesday, you may end up paying $33 more.
Los Angeles to Sydney: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2025 | $ 1502 $884 to $1996 | very high price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1331 $922 to $1887 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1153 $856 to $1572 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1273 $809 to $1885 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1160 $769 to $1885 | high price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1184 $836 to $1894 | high price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1224 $868 to $1844 | high price | Find a flight |
| November 2025 | $ 1237 $868 to $1894 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2025 | $ 1516 $860 to $2687 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2026 | $ 1502 $891 to $2552 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2026 | $ 1208 $866 to $1379 | high price | Find a flight |
| March 2026 | $ 1497 $969 to $4592 | very high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, june, july and december are cheaper to travel to Sydney. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!