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Flights from Sydney to Phoenix
There are no direct flights from Sydney to Phoenix. The easiest way is one stop via Los Angeles or Honolulu, about 18h 20m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 18h 20m
Sydney to Phoenix at a glance
Fastest journey18h 20mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Los Angeles or Honolulu
Best ways to fly from Sydney to Phoenix
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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SYD Los Angeles (LAX) PHX
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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SYD Honolulu (HNL) PHX
Leg 1: Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas · Leg 2: American Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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SYD San Francisco (SFO) PHX
Leg 1: Qantas, United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines
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SYD Vancouver (YVR) PHX
Leg 1: Air Canada, Qantas · Leg 2: Air Canada, Porter Airlines, WestJet
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SYD Houston (IAH) PHX
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines, United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 12,548 km7,792 miles
- Journey time
- 18h 20mestimate
- Time difference
- -18hPhoenix vs Sydney
- Currency in Phoenix
- USD
- Airports
- SYD → PHX, AZA
Flights from Sydney to Phoenix: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Sydney to Phoenix?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Los Angeles, Honolulu and San Francisco. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Phoenix?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 18h 20m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 12,548 km.
Where do you change planes between Sydney and Phoenix?
The best connecting points are Los Angeles (LAX), Honolulu (HNL), San Francisco (SFO) and Vancouver (YVR). American Airlines flies both legs via Los Angeles, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Sydney and Phoenix?
Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Phoenix: Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) and Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA).
What is the time difference between Sydney and Phoenix?
Phoenix is 18 hours behind Sydney.





