transpacific · 15h 30m · 12,051 km
Los Angeles to Sydney
4 airlines · 4 aircraft ranked
In business class, Delta's Delta One Suite (A350-900) edges out the field with a 8.3/10.In premium economy, Qantas's Premium Economy (A380-QF) edges out the field with a 5.9/10.
Quick pick
Fly Delta. It has 4 more inches of legroom and a wider seat (22" vs 21").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly Qantas. It has a wider seat (19.5" vs 18.5").
If fares are comparable, this is the better cabin.
Fly American. It scores higher across seat comfort and amenities.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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- In business class, Delta's Delta One Suite (A350-900) edges out the field with a 8.3/10.
- In premium economy, Qantas's Premium Economy (A380-QF) edges out the field with a 5.9/10.
- In economy, American's Main Cabin (777-300ER) edges out the field with a 5.1/10.
- Qantas is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 8.2/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in business: Qantas or American on LAX-SYD?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out Qantas Business Suite (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) in business, scoring 8.1/10 vs 7.5. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin. Qantas Airways fights back on legroom and seat width.
Which is better in premium economy: Qantas or American on LAX-SYD?
Premium Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) edges out Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-300ER) in premium economy, scoring 5.9/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: 19.5"-wide seats vs 18.5".
Which is better in economy: Qantas or American on LAX-SYD?
Main Cabin (American Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) in economy, scoring 5.1/10 vs 4.7. The deciding factor: AC + USB-C vs USB-C only. Qantas Airways fights back on seat width.
Which is better in business: Qantas or United on LAX-SYD?
Qantas Business Suite (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) and Polaris Business (United Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in business: 7.5 vs 7.2/10. The biggest gap is wi-fi — Free Wi-Fi vs Paid Wi-Fi — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: Qantas or United on LAX-SYD?
Premium Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) edges out Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-9) in premium economy, scoring 5.9/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: 19.5"-wide seats vs 18.5".
Which is better in economy: Qantas or United on LAX-SYD?
Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) and Economy (United Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in economy: 4.7 vs 4.8/10. The biggest gap is seat width — 17.3"-wide seats vs 17.2" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in business: Qantas or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Delta One Suite (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) edges out Qantas Business Suite (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) in business, scoring 8.3/10 vs 7.5. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin. Qantas Airways fights back on legroom and bed length.
Which is better in premium economy: Qantas or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Premium Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) edges out Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) in premium economy, scoring 5.9/10 vs 5.5. The deciding factor: 19.5"-wide seats vs 18.5".
Which is better in economy: Qantas or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) edges out Economy (Qantas Airways, A380-QF) in economy, scoring 5.1/10 vs 4.7. The deciding factor: 18"-wide seats vs 17.2".
Which is better in business: American or United on LAX-SYD?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-300ER) edges out Polaris Business (United Airlines, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.1/10 vs 7.2. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin.
Which is better in premium economy: American or United on LAX-SYD?
Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-300ER) and Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.5 vs 5.5/10. The biggest gap is seat type — recliner vs recliner — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: American or United on LAX-SYD?
Main Cabin (American Airlines, 777-300ER) and Economy (United Airlines, 787-9) score virtually the same in economy: 5.1 vs 4.8/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs USB-C only — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in business: American or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Flagship Business (American Airlines, 777-300ER) and Delta One Suite (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) score virtually the same in business: 8.1 vs 8.3/10. The biggest gap is dining — dine on demand vs multi-course dining — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in premium economy: American or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Premium Economy (American Airlines, 777-300ER) and Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.5 vs 5.5/10. The biggest gap is seat type — recliner vs recliner — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: American or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Main Cabin (American Airlines, 777-300ER) and Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) score virtually the same in economy: 5.1 vs 5.1/10. The biggest gap is power — AC + USB-C vs USB-C only — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in business: United or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Delta One Suite (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) beats Polaris Business (United Airlines, 787-9) in business, scoring 8.3/10 vs 7.2. The deciding factor: a closed suite door vs an open cabin.
Which is better in premium economy: United or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Premium Plus (United Airlines, 787-9) and Delta Premium Select (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) score virtually the same in premium economy: 5.5 vs 5.5/10. The biggest gap is seat type — recliner vs recliner — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
Which is better in economy: United or Delta on LAX-SYD?
Economy (United Airlines, 787-9) and Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, A350-900) score virtually the same in economy: 4.8 vs 5.1/10. The biggest gap is seat width — 18"-wide seats vs 17.3" — but neither carrier pulls ahead overall.
What are the best seats in Qantas Qantas First on LAX-SYD?
Best: Suite 2F is the most private of all suites; F and K seats are good for couples Avoid: Row 1 suites are closest to the galley and may experience more foot traffic Marc Newson designed open suites on the upper deck. 1-1-1 layout with all aisle access. 83-inch bed is among the longest in the sky. AC power, USB, and Ethernet ports. IFE is Panasonic eX2 with 17-inch screen. No wifi currently; Viasat rollout planned 2026.
What are the best seats in Qantas Qantas Business Suite on LAX-SYD?
Best: Middle seats E/F for couples (divider between them); window seats in odd rows (11,13,15,17,19,21,23,25,27) for closest window positioning Avoid: Window seats in even rows have the seat positioned further from the window; seats near galley between upper and lower deck Thompson Vantage XL staggered 1-2-1 on upper deck. All seats have direct aisle access. 80-inch fully flat bed. 16-inch HD touchscreen IFE (Panasonic eX2). USB and AC power. No wifi currently.
What are the best seats in Qantas Premium Economy on LAX-SYD?
Best: Row 31 A/B and K/J are bassinet row but also offer extra legroom; row 31 D/E/F center seats also have extra legroom without bassinet noise risk Avoid: Rows 38 and 39 do not have overhead storage bins; last row may have limited recline 2-3-2 layout on main deck. 13.3-inch HD screen. USB and AC power at every seat. 9-degree recline with legrest and footrest.
What are the best seats in Qantas Economy on LAX-SYD?
Best: Row 71D for extra space; rows 80A and 80K; row 51 H-J-K has extra legroom without exit row restrictions Avoid: Rows near lavatories at rear; middle seats in 3-4-3 layout; seats near stairs between decks 3-4-3 on main deck. 12-inch pivoting HD touchscreen (Panasonic eX2). USB-A in armrest and shared AC outlet near footrest. 5-degree recline. No wifi currently.
What are the best seats in American Flagship Business on LAX-SYD?
Best: 1A and 1L are Flagship Suite Preferred seats with extra storage, mattress pads, and lumbar pillows. Odd-row window seats (3A, 5A, 7A, 3L, 5L, 7L) sit closer to the window for better privacy. Center pairs (D-G) in rows 1-4 work well for couples. Avoid: Row 9 and 10 flank the mid-cabin galley — expect noise and crew traffic. Rows 13-14 are closest to the premium economy divider. Even-row window seats sit closer to the aisle with less privacy than odd rows. 70 Adient Ascent suites with sliding doors replaced the old Zodiac Cirrus and eliminated First Class entirely. Wireless charging and Bluetooth audio at every seat. Pitch dropped from 43 to 42 inches in the retrofit.
What are the best seats in American Premium Economy on LAX-SYD?
Best: Row 20 bulkhead seats offer the most legroom. Window pairs (A-B and H-J) are best for couples. Avoid: Center seats in the 4-abreast middle section (D-E-F-G) in the last row have limited recline and are close to the economy cabin. Expanded from 28 to 44 seats in the retrofit. Now features privacy wings on headrests. Premium economy cabin is 8-abreast, same as pre-retrofit.
What are the best seats in American Main Cabin on LAX-SYD?
Best: Main Cabin Extra rows (approximately rows 30-33) offer 34 inches of pitch. Exit row seats provide significantly more legroom. Avoid: Last 2-3 rows near rear lavatories and galley are noisy and have limited recline. Middle seats in the 4-abreast center block (D-E-F-G) are least desirable. Main Cabin Extra pitch reduced from 35 to 34 inches in the retrofit. 10-abreast seating is standard for 777 economy. Three fewer lavatories in this configuration versus the pre-retrofit layout.
What are the best seats in United Polaris Business on LAX-SYD?
Best: Row 11 in the 4-row mini-cabin is the most private and quiet row in United's entire fleet, far from galleys and lavatories. Odd-numbered window seats (A or L) in rows 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 offer a privacy cocoon. Couples should pick center pairs (D-E) in odd rows. Avoid: Even-numbered rows offer less foot room, problematic for taller passengers. Seats near the mid-cabin galley (between main and mini cabins) experience more noise and traffic. Row 12 is closest to premium economy. Reverse herringbone 1-2-1 layout with direct aisle access from every seat. The mini-cabin (rows 9-12) is genuinely secluded and highly sought after. No privacy doors on this variant. Panasonic Ku-band WiFi; Starlink retrofit underway. 48-seat Polaris cabin is the standard long-haul 787-9 configuration.
What are the best seats in United Premium Plus on LAX-SYD?
Best: Row 20 bulkhead has the most legroom, though it lacks under-seat storage during takeoff and landing. Window pairs (A-B and H-J) are best for couples on overnight flights. Avoid: Row 20 lacks under-seat storage. Center seats in the 3-abreast middle section (D-E-F) are least private for sleeping. Row 22 is closest to economy. Small 21-seat cabin in 3 rows. 2-3-2 layout is standard for Dreamliner premium economy. Complimentary meal service with premium wine selection. Separate meal and beverage service from economy. Adjustable headrests with wings for sleeping support.
What are the best seats in United Economy on LAX-SYD?
Best: Rows 35-38 are the forward economy rows, closest to the mid-cabin lavatory and away from the noisier rear. Window seats benefit from the 787 Dreamliner's larger electronically dimmable windows. Avoid: Row 57 (last row) has limited or no recline and sits right against the rear galley and lavatories. Rows 55-57 experience significant galley noise and crew traffic. Row 35 near the mid-cabin lavatory can be noisy. 9-abreast seating at 31-inch pitch is tight for long-haul flights. Complimentary meals on international routes. USB-A ports and AC outlets at every seat. The 787 Dreamliner cabin features higher humidity, lower cabin altitude, and larger windows than conventional aircraft, reducing jet lag.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta One Suite on LAX-SYD?
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-SYD?
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-SYD?
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.