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United StatesFreight rates from Sydney to Los Angeles.
Ocean freight for containers from Sydney (AUSYD) to Los Angeles (USLAX). Prices as of 5 Nov 2026, with their source. Run a live search for a price you can book.
Live rates Sydney to Los Angeles
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Container shipping cost Sydney to Los Angeles
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 | Market index | $2,451 | · | Market index, not bookable: regional average |
Sources: quotes the Navo rates app returned to searches on this lane (5 Nov 2026 to 5 Nov 2026). Page built 11 Nov 2026.
Container shipping cost from Sydney to Los Angeles
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 Sydney to Los Angeles
By sea Sydney to Los Angeles 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 Sydney to Los Angeles: where the numbers come from
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.
For a price you can book today, run a live search for Sydney to Los Angeles above: it asks the carriers and forwarders connected to Navo at the moment you search.
FAQ
How long does shipping from Sydney to Los Angeles take?
The sea distance is 6,635 nm, about 19.8 days at 14 knots without port calls. Liner services add calls and transhipment.
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 Los Angeles to Sydney
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All lanes: freight rates by origin country. Distance and transit: Sydney to Los Angeles shipping route. Other references: Shipping Routes Directory, Carrier Directory. This lane has fewer than 3 prices so far and is not listed in search engines yet.