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AustraliaFreight rates from Los Angeles to Sydney.
Ocean freight for 40HC from Los Angeles (USLAX) to Sydney (AUSYD). Prices as of 6 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Los Angeles to Sydney
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Container shipping cost Los Angeles to Sydney
Ocean freight per container in USD. Carrier prices are port to port before local charges; live quotes keep the terms the provider quoted. Reference prices with date and source, not an offer.
| Container | Source | From | Median | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40HC | Live quotes (Navo search) | $1,567 | $1,573 | 15 quotes, 6 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026, terms as quoted |
| 40HC | Market index | $1,400 | $1,400 | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (6 Nov 2026 to 6 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Shipping lines from Los Angeles to Sydney
3 carriers with priced sailings or quotes on this lane, lowest price per container.
| Carrier | Sailings | Fastest | 20GP | 40GP | 40HC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ANLlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $1,567 |
| Hapag-Lloydlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $2,405 |
| OOCLlive quote | · | · | n/a | n/a | $1,573 |
Container shipping cost from Los Angeles to Sydney
The lowest container shipping cost from Los Angeles to Sydney we have on record is $1,567 for a 40HC.
Prices from searches keep the terms the provider quoted: some are port to port, some include local charges, customs or door delivery. Check the terms in a live search before you compare.
Shipping from Los Angeles to Sydney
Carriers on the lane: ANL, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL.
By sea Los Angeles to Sydney is 6,635 nautical miles, about 19.8 days of pure steaming at 14 knots. Liner services take longer because they call at other ports on the way.
Freight rates from Los Angeles to Sydney: where the numbers come from
Navo Rates also holds the prices returned to searches on this lane between 6 Nov 2026 and 6 Nov 2026.
Market index figures are regional averages for the trade, not a price from a carrier. They are shown for reference only and cannot be booked.
Prices on this page are a snapshot from 6 Nov 2026. A live search above checks today's rates for your box and date.
FAQ
How much does it cost to ship a container from Los Angeles to Sydney?
The lowest price we hold for Los Angeles to Sydney is $1,567 per 40HC, on the terms the provider quoted. Prices change every week; run a live search for today's rates.
How long does shipping from Los Angeles to Sydney take?
The sea distance is 6,635 nm, about 19.8 days at 14 knots without port calls. Liner services add calls and transhipment.
Which shipping lines sail from Los Angeles to Sydney?
ANL, Hapag-Lloyd and OOCL have priced sailings or quotes on this lane.
Can I book these freight rates?
No, they are reference prices from Navo Rates with their date. To book, run a live search or request a quote: the price you get there is confirmed by the carrier or forwarder.
What is included in the price?
Terminal handling, documentation, customs clearance, inland transport and insurance are extra unless a live quote says it includes them.
Reverse: freight rates Sydney to Los Angeles
More freight rates from Los Angeles
- Los Angeles to
Auckland40HC $2,084
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Shanghai to Sydney40HC $4,330- Yantian to Sydney40HC $4,250
- Ningbo to Sydney40HC $4,469
- Qingdao to Sydney40HC $4,810
- Xiamen to Sydney40HC $4,502
- Dalian to Sydney40HC $4,500
Port Klang to Sydney40HC $5,732
Hong Kong to Sydney40HC $5,500
All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Los Angeles to Sydney shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory.