World Cup 2026 from Australia
Asia Pacific
Qantas flies SYD-LAX direct (longest commercial route). Consider arriving a week early to adjust to the 17-19hr time difference.
$900
Budget flights
$1,600
Economy flights
~18h
Flight time
✅
ESTA / Visa-Free
Estimated 7-night trip to Los Angeles (2 matches, Cat 2, mid-range)
$3,560
Visa & Entry Requirements
🇺🇸 USA
✅ No Visa / ESTA
ESTA ($21) or no visa required
🇨🇦 Canada
✅ eTA / Visa-Free
eTA ($7 CAD) or no visa required
🇲🇽 Mexico
✅ Visa-Free
Most nationalities enter Mexico visa-free
Recommended Host Cities
Closest or most accessible cities for Australia travellers, ranked by flight time and convenience.
Los Angeles
USASoFi Stadium
Hollywood meets football. SoFi Stadium is one of the most spectacular venues in sport, with California sunshine guaranteed.
$220
per night
San Francisco / Bay Area
USALevi's Stadium
Tech capital meets world football. Levi's Stadium in Santa Clara, stunning Bay Area surroundings, and Silicon Valley culture.
$270
per night
Seattle
USALumen Field
Lumen Field has one of the loudest atmospheres in North American sport. Seattle's passionate football culture will shine.
$190
per night
All Host Cities — Hotel Costs
| City | Budget hotel | Mid-range | Luxury |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 Los Angeles | $110 | $220 | $550 |
| 🇺🇸 San Francisco / Bay Area | $130 | $270 | $650 |
| 🇺🇸 Seattle | $95 | $190 | $450 |
| 🇺🇸 New York / New Jersey | $120 | $250 | $600 |
| 🇺🇸 Dallas | $90 | $170 | $400 |
| 🇺🇸 Miami | $100 | $210 | $500 |
| 🇺🇸 Atlanta | $85 | $160 | $380 |
| 🇺🇸 Boston | $115 | $230 | $520 |
| 🇺🇸 Kansas City | $80 | $150 | $350 |
| 🇺🇸 Philadelphia | $100 | $195 | $450 |
| 🇨🇦 Toronto | $110 | $200 | $480 |
| 🇨🇦 Vancouver | $105 | $195 | $460 |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico City | $55 | $110 | $280 |
| 🇲🇽 Guadalajara | $45 | $90 | $220 |
| 🇲🇽 Monterrey | $50 | $100 | $240 |
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