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How to get fromLos Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sydneyby plane, train, or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Los Angeles Airport (LAX) to Sydney by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Sydney International Airport

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    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD)plane plane LAX - SYD
    15h 5m
    $713–1,491

  2. Fly to Newcastle Airport, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Newcastle Airport (NTL)plane plane LAX - NTL
    2. Take the train from Hamilton Station to Epping Stationtrain train
    20h 47m
    $716–2,419

  3. Fly to Canberra International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Canberra International Airport (CBR)plane plane LAX - CBR
    2. Take the bus from Canberra to Sydney Central Stationbus bus
    21h 14m
    $921–1,709

  4. Fly to Orange Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Orange Airport (OAG)plane plane LAX - OAG
    2. Take the bus from 4612 Mitchell Hwy to Bathurst Station, Coach Stopbus bus
    3. Take the train from Bathurst Station to Central Stationtrain train
    24h 16m
    $922–3,051

Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration16h 34mAverage Duration
Ticket$449Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,069.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 5m

What companies run services between Los Angeles Airport (LAX), USA and Sydney, NSW, Australia?

Qantas, American Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Sydney International Airport (SYD) every 4 hours.

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