Brisbane to Los Angeles
Flights from Brisbane to Los Angeles
Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX) can be flown nonstop on Qantas or Delta, or with one stop via Nadi on Fiji Airways. With Fiji only about three and a half hours from Brisbane, a stopover is easy to add.
- Nonstop
- About 13 to 13.5 hours on Qantas or Delta
- Via Fiji
- Fiji Airways via Nadi, with the option of a stopover
- Airports
- Brisbane (BNE) to Los Angeles (LAX)
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When to book
Christmas, the Australian summer holidays and the US summer are the busiest times across the Pacific. Pricing a nonstop and a via-Fiji itinerary on the same dates shows whether a stopover is worth it.
Direct vs. one-stop
Nonstop is fastest. One-stop via Nadi suits travellers who want a Fiji stopover on the way.
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Brisbane's short hop to Fiji makes a stopover easy
Qantas flies nonstop from Brisbane to Los Angeles daily, and Delta has added nonstop flights, taking about thirteen hours. Fiji Airways offers a one-stop alternative through Nadi.
Because Brisbane to Nadi is only about three and a half hours, a Fiji stopover adds relatively little flying, then the overnight Nadi to Los Angeles flight is usually on an A350.
Compare the total cost, including hotel nights and transfers in Fiji, against the nonstop fare on the same dates.
Advice from Catchaflight travel experts for Brisbane to Los Angeles
Stay near Nadi for a short stopover
For a short stopover, staying near Nadi or in Denarau keeps things straightforward. The islands can be wonderful, but we'd match your flights to the boat or domestic-aircraft schedule before booking the resort.
Plan for your bags
For a multi-night stopover, plan to collect your checked bags in Nadi and check them in again when you leave. Confirm the baggage tags at departure, and check separate luggage limits for island transfers.
Compare the whole journey
Compare the whole journey: travel time, baggage, cabin, ticket conditions and any stopover costs. A suitable nonstop may justify paying more if getting there quickly matters.
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Call +61 2 7255 9388Common questions
Can I fly nonstop from Brisbane to Los Angeles?
Yes. Qantas flies nonstop daily and Delta has added nonstop flights, taking about 13 hours.
Can I fly from Brisbane to Los Angeles via Fiji?
Yes. Fiji Airways connects Brisbane and Los Angeles through Nadi, with the option of a stopover.
How many nights should I stop over in Fiji?
We'd start with about three nights near Nadi or Denarau, or four to five for an outer-island resort.
Do I need to collect my bags in Nadi on a stopover?
On a multi-night stopover, yes. Collect them in Nadi and check them in again when you leave.
Also see: Flights to Brisbane, Flights to Los Angeles, Melbourne to Los Angeles, Sydney to Los Angeles, Brisbane to Nadi, Los Angeles to Nadi
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