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How to get fromSydney to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)by plane, train, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Sydney to Los Angeles Airport (LAX) by plane, train, or bus

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  1. Fly to Los Angeles International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)plane plane SYD - LAX
    16h 3m
    $503–1,116

  2. Fly to Long Beach Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Long Beach Airport (LGB)plane plane SYD - LGB
    20h 52m
    $368–1,224

  3. Fly to Burbank Bob Hope Airport

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Burbank Bob Hope Airport (BUR)plane plane SYD - BUR
    20h 24m
    $526–1,939

  4. Fly to Ontario International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Ontario International Airport (ONT)plane plane SYD - ONT
    2. Take the train from Rancho Cucamonga to L.A. Union Stationtrain train
    22h 33m
    $490–1,643

  5. Fly to San Diego International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN)plane plane SYD - SAN
    2. Take the bus from San Diego to LAX Terminal 3 Shared Rides Stopbus bus
    23h 7m
    $1,368–2,226

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

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration14h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 7,502.2 mi
  • Duration: 16h 3m

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

Qantas, American Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Sydney International Airport (SYD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) 5 times a day.

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