Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Burbank (BUR)

Burbank sits right in the heart of the Los Angeles entertainment industry, home to major film and TV studios and a genuinely convenient alternative to landing at sprawling LAX. It's a long haul from Sydney with no direct option, but the connection is short and the payoff — skipping LAX's congestion — makes it worthwhile for many travellers.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Burbank

No airline flies Sydney to Burbank nonstop, since Hollywood Burbank Airport only receives domestic US flights. Qantas and United typically cover the transpacific leg into Los Angeles (LAX) or San Francisco, with a short domestic hop — often on United or Alaska Airlines — completing the trip into Burbank. Alaska Airlines also offers a routing via Honolulu.

Flight time from Sydney to Burbank

Including the domestic connection, total travel time from Sydney to Burbank runs around 0 hours 0 minutes. The San Francisco and LAX routings tend to be the quickest overall.

Average price of flights between Sydney and Burbank

Fares between Sydney and Burbank typically start from around , with the domestic connecting leg adding relatively little to the overall transpacific fare.

Cheapest time to fly to Burbank

US summer (June-August) and the December holiday period are peak season for Los Angeles, pushing fares up. Late autumn and late winter, outside major US holidays, tend to bring steadier pricing.

Where is the airport in Burbank?

Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) sits only about 8 kilometres from Burbank itself, and it's genuinely handy for Hollywood, Studio City and the wider San Fernando Valley — smaller, quicker to get through and far less congested than LAX, though it currently handles domestic flights only.

Visa and passport requirements for Australians flying to Burbank

Australia is part of the US Visa Waiver Program, so most travellers don't need a full visa for stays of 90 days or less for tourism or business — but an approved ESTA is required before you fly, ideally applied for at least 72 hours ahead. Every traveller needs their own ESTA linked to an e-passport. Reconfirm current entry requirements before you travel, as US rules can change.

Time difference between Sydney and Burbank

Burbank runs on US Pacific Time, roughly 17-18 hours behind Sydney depending on each country's daylight saving dates — and because of the International Date Line, you'll typically land the day before you left.

Our tips for getting the best price on flights

• Compare routing via LAX, San Francisco and Honolulu — pricing and total travel time shift between them.
• Avoid US summer and the December holidays if you're chasing lower fares.
• Set a Traveloka price alert to catch a good deal on this route.

Why trust Traveloka with your flight booking?

Traveloka lets you compare Qantas, United and Alaska Airlines routings side by side, with clear AUD pricing and an Easy Reschedule option if your travel dates change. It's an easy way to weigh up the convenience of a Burbank arrival against the cost of getting there.

Whether you're here for the studios or using Burbank as your quieter gateway to Los Angeles, Traveloka makes booking your Sydney flight simple.