transpacific · 14h 40m · 12,260 km

Los Angeles to Brisbane

2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked

In business class, Delta's Delta One Suite (A350-900) leads the field with a 8.3/10.In premium economy, Delta's Delta Premium Select (A350-900) leads the field with a 5.5/10.

How we score → Last updated June 2026

Quick pick

Best business class:strong pick

Fly Delta. It has a private suite and a door for privacy.

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best premium economy:strong pick

Fly Delta. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on Qantas).

If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.

Best economy:strong pick

Fly Delta. It has free Wi-Fi (paid on Qantas).

If prices are similar, go with this one.

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Delta One SuiteDelta · Airbus A350-900 · 2017 cabinBest on route
Suite with door · 1-2-1 · 46" pitchVery reliablePoints: Amex MR
Full power outlets + Free Wi-Fi + Suite with door
8.3
Excellent
Seat 8.3·Amenity 8.3
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Business SuiteQantas · Boeing 787-9 · 2020 cabin
Lie-flat · 1-2-1 · 46" pitch · Paid Wi-FiReliablePremium farePoints: Amex MR, Capital One, Citi TYP
Mattress pad + Longer bed
7.5
Very good
Seat 7.9·Amenity 7.0

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  • In business class, Delta's Delta One Suite (A350-900) leads the field with a 8.3/10.
  • In premium economy, Delta's Delta Premium Select (A350-900) leads the field with a 5.5/10.
  • In economy, Delta's Main Cabin (A350-900) leads the field with a 5.1/10.

Frequently asked

Which is better in business: Qantas or Delta on LAX-BNE?

Delta One Suite (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) edges out Business Suite (Qantas Airways, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.3/10 vs 7.5. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only. Qantas Airways fights back on legroom and seat width.

Which is better in premium economy: Qantas or Delta on LAX-BNE?

Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) edges out Premium Economy (Qantas Airways, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 5.5/10 vs 4.9. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-A only. Qantas Airways fights back on seat width and privacy.

Which is better in economy: Qantas or Delta on LAX-BNE?

Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) edges out Economy (Qantas Airways, 787-9) in economy, scoring 5.1/10 vs 4.5. The deciding factor: Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi. Qantas Airways fights back on legroom.

What are the best seats in Delta Delta One Suite on LAX-BNE?

Best: Odd-numbered window seats (1A, 3A, 5A, 7A, 9A and right-side equivalents) are closer to the window and farther from the aisle for maximum privacy. Center pairs with the privacy divider lowered are excellent for couples. Row 1 has the most open space. Avoid: Even-numbered window seats are closer to the aisle with less separation from foot traffic. Rows 8-9 are nearest to the galley between business and premium select. 32 suites with sliding doors and do-not-disturb indicators. 18-inch seatback screens. 4 lavatories for business class, significantly better than the A330-900neo's 2 lavatories. The A350 is considered Delta's flagship long-haul aircraft. Dine-on-demand service on ultra-long-haul routes.

What are the best seats in Delta Delta Premium Select on LAX-BNE?

Best: Row 20 has the most legroom as the bulkhead row with extra separation from the galley. Window doublets (A-B and H-J) are ideal for couples. Row 20 is the clear top pick unless noise sensitivity is a concern. Avoid: Center seats in the 4-abreast middle section (D-E-F-G), especially E and F which have no aisle access. Row 25 may have limited recline near the economy partition. 48 seats across 6 rows in a 2-4-2 layout. Premium amenity kit, adjustable headrest with privacy wings, dedicated flight attendant, and enhanced meal service. The outside doublets avoid the middle-seat problem entirely.

What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on LAX-BNE?

Best: Delta Comfort+ rows (approximately 30-35, 36 seats) offer 34 inches of pitch with priority boarding and dedicated bins. Row 30 bulkhead has the most legroom. Avoid: Middle seats in any 3-abreast section on long-haul flights. Last 3 rows near rear galley and lavatories. Seat 55E is consistently rated poorly. 3-3-3 economy layout at 17.4-inch width is the A350's weakest point relative to competitors. 36 seats are Delta Comfort+ with 34-inch pitch. Remaining 190 Main Cabin seats have 31-32 inches of pitch. Complimentary meal service on all international flights. Seatback IFE and USB/AC power throughout. Delta Sync free Wi-Fi.