Delta SkyMiles award flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw Delta SkyMiles award space for LAX→SYD in economy, premium economy and business. Lowest economy: 36,400 miles + $36.40 (economy space on 322 dates). Lowest business: 285,000 miles + $36.80 (business space on 321 dates). Lowest premium economy: 115,000 miles + $36.80 (premium economy space on 318 dates).
Data as of
Award prices last changed . AwardTool checks these routes daily; seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 36,400 miles + $36.40
- economy space on 322 dates
- Lowest business
- 285,000 miles + $36.80
- business space on 321 dates
- Lowest premium economy
- 115,000 miles + $36.80
- premium economy space on 318 dates
SkyMiles award prices by cabin
The lowest one-way Delta SkyMiles award AwardTool observed on LAX→SYD in each cabin, in miles plus taxes.
| Cabin | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,400 miles + $36.40 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 322 | See dates | |
| Premium Economy | 115,000 miles + $36.80 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Business | 285,000 miles + $36.80 | Nonstop | Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 321 | See dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed SkyMiles award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | 36,400 miles + $36.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,400 miles + $36.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | 36,400 miles + $36.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 125,100 miles + $36.50 | 3 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 125,100 miles + $36.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | 125,100 miles + $36.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 332,900 miles + $36.50 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Business | 350,000 miles + $36.50 | 4 | Nonstop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them at the time shown. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly LAX to SYD with SkyMiles
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business |
|---|---|---|---|
| 40,400 (16 dates) | 131,200 (13 dates) | 467,500 (16 dates) | |
| 36,400 (30 dates) | 125,100 (29 dates) | 350,000 (30 dates) | |
| 40,400 (31 dates) | 161,400 (31 dates) | 332,900 (30 dates) | |
| 40,400 (31 dates) | 131,200 (31 dates) | 404,000 (31 dates) | |
| 36,400 (28 dates) | 125,100 (28 dates) | 298,700 (28 dates) | |
| 36,400 (31 dates) | 131,200 (31 dates) | 298,700 (31 dates) | |
| 36,400 (30 dates) | 115,000 (30 dates) | 285,000 (30 dates) | |
| 36,400 (31 dates) | 125,100 (31 dates) | 298,700 (31 dates) | |
| 36,400 (30 dates) | 115,000 (30 dates) | 285,000 (30 dates) | |
| 36,400 (31 dates) | 119,600 (31 dates) | 404,000 (31 dates) | |
| 36,400 (31 dates) | 125,100 (31 dates) | 404,000 (31 dates) | |
| 40,400 (2 dates) | 131,200 (2 dates) | 404,000 (2 dates) |
How to get SkyMiles
- American Express Membership Rewards: 1:1 · Instant
Check current transfer bonuses. Most transfers can't be reversed.
SkyMiles vs other programs on LAX–SYD
Lowest one-way award per program and cabin on this route.
| Program | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,500 pts + $128.10 | 63,500 pts + $200.10 | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $27.40 | 55,000 pts + $54.80Lowest | 215,000 pts + $47.40 | 95,000 pts + $33.00Lowest |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $27.40Lowest | 59,500 pts + $27.40 | 119,500 pts + $27.40Lowest | 255,000 pts + $27.40 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $60.40 | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 36,400 pts + $36.40 | 115,000 pts + $36.80 | 285,000 pts + $36.80 | — |
| Emirates Skywards | 52,500 pts + $407.30 | 149,000 pts + $407.30 | 165,000 pts + $1,626.30 | — |
| Etihad Guest | 75,000 pts + $55.30 | — | 160,000 pts + $292.70 | — |
| GOL Smiles | 98,900 pts + taxes not reported | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 48,200 pts + $110.10 | 97,600 pts + $182.20 | 130,100 pts + $69.40 | 469,000 pts + $1,626.30 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $36.30 | 70,000 pts + $36.30 | 300,000 pts + $36.30 | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 62,000 pts + $69.50 | — | — | — |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 48,000 pts + $38.36 | 142,000 pts + $246.95 | 158,500 pts + $446.73 | — |
Questions about SkyMiles award flights from LAX to SYD
What's the lowest SkyMiles award from Los Angeles to Sydney?
In economy, 36,400 miles + $36.40. Delta SkyMiles showed economy award space on 322 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:01 UTC). In business, 285,000 miles + $36.80. Delta SkyMiles showed business award space on 321 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 05:01 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Can you book nonstop LAX to SYD awards with SkyMiles?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop Delta SkyMiles award space in economy, premium economy and business, from 36,400 miles in economy.
Which credit card points transfer to SkyMiles?
American Express Membership Rewards (1:1, Instant). Check current transfer bonuses; most transfers can't be reversed.
Which months had the lowest SkyMiles award prices from LAX to SYD?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers, the lowest economy award AwardTool observed was for Mar 2027 departures: 36,400 miles (31 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.