How many miles for Qantas Business: Sydney → Los Angeles?

Qantas Business: Sydney → Los Angeles awards typically cost 55,000–72,000 miles one-way. Bookable programs: Qantas Frequent Flyer (72k), Alaska Mileage Plan (55k), British Airways Avios (68k).

How do I transfer points to book Qantas Business: Sydney → Los Angeles?

Transfer options: Amex MR → Qantas; Chase UR → British Airways; Capital One → Qantas.

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Q: Is Qantas Business: Sydney → Los Angeles award space available right now?

Yes — AwardSecrets has recently verified Business award seats on this route. Qantas releases award space on SYD–LAX periodically, especially during off-peak Australian travel seasons (Feb–May). Alaska Mileage Plan offers the best value at 55k miles for this route. Check the A380 departures for the best product.

Q: What aircraft operates Qantas Business: Sydney → Los Angeles?

Qantas Business: Sydney → Los Angeles operates on the Airbus A380 / Boeing 787-9. Qantas operates the SYD–LAX route on the Airbus A380 (upper deck business class) and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The A380 business suite features a fully lie-flat bed with direct aisle access in a 1-2-1 layout. One of the most iconic long-haul routes in aviation.

SYD → LAX · QF · Updated hourly

Recent Availability

Date	Flight	Route	Cabin	Seats	Departs	Aircraft	Last Verified
2026-07-19	QF546	SYD→LAX	Biz	3	17:30	73H (1stop via BNE)	6d agomay be gone
2026-07-19	QF544	SYD→LAX	Biz	3	17:10	73H (1stop via BNE)	6d agomay be gone
2026-08-24	QF103	SYD→LAX	Biz	2	20:15	330 (1stop via HNL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-10-19	QF550	SYD→LAX	Biz	4	18:45	73H (1stop via BNE)	6d agomay be gone
2026-10-19	QF546	SYD→LAX	Biz	4	17:30	73H (1stop via BNE)	6d agomay be gone
2026-11-24	QF1515	SYD→LAX	Biz	7	19:40	223 (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-11-24	QF483	SYD→LAX	Biz	9	18:45	73H (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-07-19	QF493	SYD→LAX	Biz	8	20:40	73H (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-08-24	QF1515	SYD→LAX	Biz	3	20:00	223 (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-09-29	QF499	SYD→LAX	Biz	4	22:00	73H (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-09-29	QF1515	SYD→LAX	Biz	8	20:00	223 (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-10-19	QF1515	SYD→LAX	Biz	5	20:00	223 (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-11-24	QF518	SYD→LAX	Biz	9	10:20	73H (1stop via BNE)	6d agomay be gone
2026-11-24	QF516	SYD→LAX	Biz	9	09:55	73H (1stop via BNE)	6d agomay be gone
2026-10-19	QF405	SYD→LAX	Biz	9	06:25	32Q (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-10-19	QF401	SYD→LAX	Biz	9	06:00	73H (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-08-24	QF405	SYD→LAX	Biz	9	06:25	32Q (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-08-24	QF401	SYD→LAX	Biz	9	06:00	73H (1stop via MEL)	6d agomay be gone
2026-11-23	QF499	SYD→LAX	Biz	5	22:00	73H (2stop via MEL/BNE)	6d agomay be gone
2026-07-18	QF1265	SYD→LAX	Biz	4	22:00	223 (2stop via MEL/BNE)	6d agomay be gone

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About This Route

Qantas operates the SYD–LAX route on the Airbus A380 (upper deck business class) and Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner. The A380 business suite features a fully lie-flat bed with direct aisle access in a 1-2-1 layout. One of the most iconic long-haul routes in aviation.

Aircraft

Airbus A380 / Boeing 787-9

Typical Cost

55,000–72,000 miles one-way

Book With

Qantas Frequent Flyer (72k)
Alaska Mileage Plan (55k)
British Airways Avios (68k)

Transfer From

Amex MR → Qantas
Chase UR → British Airways
Capital One → Qantas

💡 Insider Tip

Qantas releases award space on SYD–LAX periodically, especially during off-peak Australian travel seasons (Feb–May). Alaska Mileage Plan offers the best value at 55k miles for this route. Check the A380 departures for the best product.

Last scan: Jun 25, 2026 9:18 PM UTC · Data from Amadeus GDS