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Los Angeles to Sydney: earning Status Credits

This page estimates the Status Credits a LAX → SYD flight earns when credited to Qantas Frequent Flyer, based on QF own-metal earning over 7,488 miles (published ticketed mileage). Figures are indicative — use the calculator below for your exact fare and cabin.

Also flown nonstop by American Airlines (AAdvantage), Delta Air Lines (SkyMiles) and United Airlines (MileagePlus). Those flights earn in their own programmes rather than Qantas Frequent Flyer; the calculator below covers every programme we model.

Last verified: 2026-06-10

LAX → SYD indicative earning by cabin and class
CabinClassIndicative Status CreditsLark Score
EconomyY90 Status Credits12.9% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
Premium economyW115 Status Credits16.4% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
BusinessJ200 Status Credits28.6% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?
FirstF270 Status Credits38.6% Lark Score — what is the Lark Score?

The Lark Score is each cabin’s Status Credits as a percentage of the 700 Status Credits a new member needs from a standing start to reach Gold (Oneworld Sapphire).

  • Minimum 4 eligible Qantas or Jetstar sectors in the membership year.

What is the Lark Score?

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Los Angeles
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Sydney

Usually the same airline. On a codeshare — a flight number of one airline, flown by another — choose the airline whose flight number you booked: most programmes price the flight on that airline’s table.

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