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Cheap Flight Deals from the United States to Sydney

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from the United States to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent return flight deals from the United States to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended return flight deals from the most popular airlines that fly from the United States to Sydney.
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17:40 - 14:40LAX-SYD
28h 00m1 stop
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16:20 - 19:25SYD-LAX
20h 05m2 stops
$1,036
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Tue, 19 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
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17:46 - 14:40LAX-SYD
27h 54m1 stop
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16:20 - 19:25SYD-LAX
20h 05m2 stops
$1,108
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Tue, 26 Aug - Sun, 7 Sep
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22:50 - 22:10DFW-SYD
32h 20m1 stop
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13:15 - 16:30SYD-DFW
18h 15m1 stop
$1,127Fiji Airways
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Tue, 5 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
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22:50 - 11:45DFW-SYD
21h 55m1 stop
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13:15 - 16:30SYD-DFW
18h 15m1 stop
$1,156Fiji Airways
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Tue, 16 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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20:50 - 07:20LAX-SYD
41h 30m1 stop
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11:20 - 11:10SYD-LAX
18h 50m1 stop
$1,361Air Canada
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Tue, 3 Jun - Sun, 14 Dec
Air Canada Logo
17:15 - 08:20LAX-SYD
21h 05m1 stop
Air Canada Logo
08:00 - 11:10SYD-LAX
21h 10m2 stops
$1,369Air Canada
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Sun, 19 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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23:10 - 07:30LAX-SYD
15h 20mdirect
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09:10 - 05:55SYD-LAX
13h 45mdirect
$1,495Qantas Airways
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Thu, 3 Jul - Sun, 10 Aug
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23:10 - 07:30LAX-SYD
15h 20mdirect
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09:10 - 05:55SYD-LAX
13h 45mdirect
$1,505Qantas Airways
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Sun, 22 Jun - Fri, 11 Jul
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13:36 - 06:55ONT-SYD
24h 19m1 stop
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10:20 - 12:32SYD-ONT
43h 12m2 stops
$1,825United Airlines
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Sun, 15 Jun - Fri, 18 Jul
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09:37 - 06:55SNA-SYD
28h 18m1 stop
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10:20 - 11:12SYD-SNA
17h 52m1 stop
$1,834United Airlines
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Sun, 24 Aug - Tue, 9 Sep

KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sydney

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Sydney?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sydney was found on the route from San Francisco, at $1,617 return. The most popular connection is from Honolulu to Sydney and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $519 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Sydney?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Sydney from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
A flight to Sydney costs $1,291 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $231 and departed from Honolulu. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Honolulu to Sydney which costs $806 on average, and Los Angeles to Sydney, which costs $2,233 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sydney is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $529. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $861 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Sydney is February, where tickets cost $1,409 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $2,173 and $1,787 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $2,073.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Sydney depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney is generally in the evening, when round-trip flights cost $968 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sydney is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,283.

What is a good deal for flights to Sydney?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Sydney, 25% of our users found tickets to Sydney for the following prices or less: From Honolulu $497 return, from Los Angeles $1,718 return.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

April

High season

December

Cheapest flight

$519
Best time to beat the crowds (6% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (38% more expensive on average)
Flight from San Francisco to Sydney

Flights from the United States to Sydney: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from the United States to Sydney 
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-SYDSept 2024
Try not to get seated by an extremely large man. If so, look for an open seat ASAP.
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas AirwaysLAX-SYDFeb 2024
Use swimmers ear wax for ear plugs and be sure to have a good neck pillow and sleep mask
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesLAX-SYDJan 2024
Book during my week when planes not full

FAQs - booking Sydney flights

  • How can I get from Kingsford Smith Airport to Brighton Le Sands?

    Brighton Le Sands is a popular dining area that is known for its Greek cuisine. It is only a 10-minute drive south of the Kingsford Smith Airport. To get there, you can take the Line 42 bus from the airport or if you prefer, you can take a taxi or shuttle.

  • What kind of services does Kingsford Smith Airport offer?

    Several terminals offer free Wi-Fi at Kingsford Smith Airport. Showers are free at Kingsford Smith Airport, but you will need to bring your own soap and a towel. You will also find free water bottle refill stations located throughout the airport.

  • Does Kingsford Smith Airport in Sydney have play areas for children?

    For those that booked flights to Sydney and are traveling with children, you will want to look for the play areas that are located in Terminal 1. You can also stop at the Kid’s Cinema, which has a comfortable area for children to watch kid-friendly shows. This is also located in Terminal 1.

  • What can I see near Kingsford Smith Airport while waiting for a connecting flight?

    If you have four hours or more between your flights, you may want to take a short train ride to see the Sydney Opera House. It’s only a 5 minute walk from the train. Also a short walk away is the Royal Botanical Garden, which is stunning and well worth a visit. There is an airport train that goes from the airport to the center of the city. So, feel free to take a walk around.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sydney was found on the route from San Francisco, at $1,617 return. The most popular connection is from Honolulu to Sydney and KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $519 in the last 3 days.

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport from central Sydney?

    Central Sydney is 7 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What is the name of Sydney’s airport?

    Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, also commonly referred to as Kingsford Smith or Sydney. The airport code is SYD.

  • How much is a flight to Sydney?

    On average, a flight to Sydney costs $1,291. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $231 and departed from Honolulu Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Sydney are there each week?

    Each week there are around 2,068 direct flights from within United States to Sydney. The most common day for departures is Friday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sydney

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sydney? 25% of our users found return tickets to Sydney for the following prices or less: From Honolulu $1,055, from Los Angeles $1,768, from Dallas/Fort Worth $14,328
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sydney flight deals.
  • If you are considering flights to Sydney, you will be flying into Sydney Airport which is also referred to as Kingsford Smith Airport. Kingsford Smith Airport is the busiest airport in Australia and has three terminals. The international terminal is separated from the two domestic terminals by a runway so it is recommended that those needing to get from one to the other allow for extra time.
  • Your transportation options at Kingsford Smith Airport include car, taxi, shuttle, bus or train. Kingsford Smith Airport is located 13 minutes from Sydney. You can take the Airport Link train located at the north end of the terminal to reach many areas in the city.
  • If you want to save money on your transportation costs, make sure that you purchase an Opal card. This is the integrated payment system for public transportation in Sydney. By using an Opal card, you will get the lowest possible rate when using public transport. You can add money to your card at bus stations and convenience stores.
  • In Sydney, shift changeover time for taxis is 2 a.m. and 2 p.m. It’s next to impossible to find a taxi between 2 a.m. and 3 a.m. and 2 p.m. and 3 p.m. in Sydney. If you need transportation from the airport to your hotel or an attraction during these times, it’s a much better option to look for an Uber or a Go Catch. Go Catch is a popular Australian version of Uber.
  • If you’re feeling stressed from your travels, be sure to visit Terminal 2 and stop by the Lorna Jane Active Living Room. You’ll find a yoga room with mats and equipment as well as the Healthy Nourish Cafe where you can grab a quick bite to eat.
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Top 5 airlines serving from the United States to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from the United States to Sydney. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 188 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.5Food
8.1Comfort
7.5Entertainment
8.5Crew
Airline reviews

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

2.0 MediocreAnonymous, Dec 2024NAN - CHC
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See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

Comfortable as one can get in Economy, food was very good, staff were super friendly & efficient.

Really liked the plane and business class seat. Food was ok but could be better. Service was very good.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

It was an overnight flight and I desperately needed coffee before we landed, but Delta does only one beverage service, and that is shortly after takeoff, not before landing at 5 am.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

After a 5 hour delay waiting at the gate (3 delays adding up) with no clear reason provided, we finally boarded flew 3/4 of the way to Toronto then were turned back to New York. As we neared New York, the pilot declared that it was his fault, something to do with timing and him not being allowed into the country???? How could the airline let his happen? They had hours to prepare and make sure they had a crew available for the flight! We ended up in Toronto a day late with no sleep.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

Terrible and im avoiding them in the future. My initial flight was delayed causing me to rebook my flight and when speaking with the representative to rebook I explained this is the second time my flights were delayed and they did nothing to help me. I wasn't booked to comfort plus or given a voucher or anything. I was almost late for my meeting that I needed to attend on Monday because of the games delta played delaying my flights even more and putting me in the very back of the plane next to an extremely intoxicated passenger

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Multiple delays and not straight answer from the United team

For economy, it was very good. Staff was great, they even let some of us change seats for more leg room... Put an empty seat between us which was fantastic for a 12hr flight. Onboard entertainment was excellent, I think over 200 choices of movies/tv/etc The bad was the barely/nonfunctional wifi that cost either $16.99 or 1700 miles (full flight). It was atrocious... Definitely the worst of the last 3 long haul major airlines I was on the last few months.

Stewardess spilled orange juice on my clothes/seat no help no apology just threw napkins at me to clean the mess up. Not Happy.

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

The plane pushed back from the gate on time. However, it stopped on the ramp, and we waited for over 20 minutes before the aircraft pulled back to the gate. Apparently, something of importance had to be removed from the aircraft by the gate agent. I found this to be odd. The delay was not significant, but I felt that whatever was on the aircraft that had to be taken off, should’ve been done before we pushed back from the gate.

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

Electric plugs didn't work. Entertainment system wasn't working

The design of the light switch on the arm rest is ridiculous.

Smooth boarding process. Early departure, smooth flight, early arrival. The entertainment package has very good recent movie options. The flight crew were friendly and professional.

leg space better than expected. two washrooms for one plane isn't enough.

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

This flight didn't happen for me because of overbooking.

My flight was overbooked and they would not let me board. I had to book another flight and pay the full amount of that flight. I did not get any help at all from Air Canada or United Airlines.

Comfortable seats and movies entertainment available. Better experience than the flight from Toronto to Denver.

Not enough electronic outlets for charging in the Air Canada waiting to board area but the Most important thing….the plane was booked to only 40% capacity and my row of 2 other seats were empty. My row happened to be one of the few rows that did NOT have raising arm rests. The flight attendant made effort to seat me in a different row. I needed wheelchair assistance due to a cyst on my knee and struggled to move from seat to seat to get to the row. Those 2 empty seats tormented me the entire 15+ hour flight as I had to be upright the entire flight and was not able to elevate my knee. Lots of other passengers were laying down due to the arm rest being able to retract. It is a shame that he couldn’t be gracious and find a row that I could move to.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

It was delayed by almost 90 minutes and that messed up our plans but it was beyond UA’s control that is what we heard

Terrible experience, flight was delayed both ways. Limited compensation for the 5+ hour delay. Will not be flying Air Canada Rouge, and don’t recommend you do either.

The boarding was relatively quick, the crew welcoming and flight uneventful. The omission of meals on all airlines is unacceptable especially when the flight is during a mealtime such as this one, (lunchtime), is unacceptable.

Everything was simple and easy. The lady at the gate was super friendly, I wish I had her name to share. She's a little older, dark-haired. You can tell she likes her job and would be a great influence on any young people training with her.

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