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Cheap Flights to Sydney

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals to Sydney

Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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08:55 - 10:20
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07:05 - 08:20
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1h 15mdirect
$90Jetstar
Thu, 10 Sep - Sun, 13 Sep
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$90Jetstar
Sat, 22 Aug - Sun, 13 Sep
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$96Jetstar
Sat, 12 Sep - Wed, 16 Sep
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$106Multiple Airlines
Fri, 30 Oct - Sun, 1 Nov
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$123Virgin Australia
Tue, 13 Oct - Wed, 14 Oct
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$123Virgin Australia
Thu, 27 Aug - Sat, 29 Aug
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08:55 - 10:20
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$123Multiple Airlines
Wed, 14 Oct - Sun, 25 Oct
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07:25 - 08:40
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$126Multiple Airlines
Sat, 2 Jan - Thu, 14 Jan
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$206Qantas Airways
Sat, 26 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
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$210Qantas Airways
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Sydney

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Sydney?

These are the best return prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sydney was found on the route from Ballina, at $90 return. The most popular connection is from Melbourne to Sydney, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $170 in the last 5 days.

How much is a flight to Sydney?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Sydney from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Sydney costs $278 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $51 and departed from Ballina. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Brisbane to Sydney which costs $281 on average, and Melbourne to Sydney, which costs $306 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Sydney is Saturday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $328. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Monday, where round-trip prices are $391 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights to Sydney is August, where tickets cost $232 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of tickets from Australia is $306 and $290 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $164.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Sydney depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Sydney is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $208 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Sydney is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $272.

What is a good deal for flights to Sydney?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Sydney, 25% of our users found tickets to Sydney for the following prices or less: From Melbourne Avalon Airport $134 return, from Maroochydore $167 return, from Cairns $177 return.

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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
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When to book flights to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. The information is for flights to Sydney based on your location. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights to Sydney: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew to Sydney 
MaryFlew with Qantas Airways
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SYD
Oct 2024
If you are connecting in Sydney on another flight, give yourself a few days break. Sydney is lovely and it will keep you more comfortable on the next long flight.
LisaFlew with Virgin Australia
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SYD
Sept 2024
The airport is super easy to navigate. Don’t waste money on Ubers or taxis - public transit is a breeze and cheap!
MarkFlew with Qantas Airways
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SYD
Oct 2024
Allow for cancellations and delays in your scheduled.
SimonFlew with Qantas Airways
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SYD
May 2024
Avoid the sunny side of the aircraft as the morning/evening glare can be harsh. Take your own iPad with movies. Have a charge cable handy to recharge your devices.

FAQs - booking Sydney flights

  • Where should I wait if I’m getting picked up by a friend at Sydney Airport?

    If you’re arriving at the international terminal (T1), your friend can wait free of charge for 15min in the Express Pick-Up Zone. All you have to do is exit the terminal and follow the yellow signs to reach this area. It’s important to note that if your friend is parked here for longer than 15min, a fee will apply. For 15-30min, it’ll be around A$ 9.70; and for 31-60min, it’ll be around A$ 19.40. If you’ll be flying into one of the domestic terminals (T2 or T3), you will find an Express Pick-Up Zone with the same signage to follow and the same fee structure.

  • What does Sydney Airport offer in the way of special assistance for people with disabilities?

    Special assistance is available at Sydney Airport, and the way to ensure you get personalised service is to inform your airline of your needs at least 48h before you’re due to depart. If you have a hidden disability, let your airline know, as they should be able to arrange a sunflower lanyard for you to ensure all airport staff understand that you may need extra assistance or time. In general, you will also find modified bathrooms, special parking spaces, lifts and other specialised amenities at Sydney Airport.

  • What are the transportation options from Sydney Airport to Sydney?

    There are numerous options for getting to Sydney from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport depending on your budget and timeframe. The fastest mode of transport is the train that departs from the airport every 10 minutes and will get you to Sydney in approximately 15 minutes. If you prefer a more comfortable option, consider a shuttle, rideshare service or a taxi, though keep in mind that a taxi fare to the centre of Sydney will be quite expensive.

  • Is there baggage storage at Sydney Kingsford Smith?

    If you are between flights and wish to store some of your things for a few hours, you can do it at the baggage storage service operated by Smarte Carte, which you will find in the arrivals zone at Terminal 1.

  • Is it possible to rent a car at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Yes, you can rent a car at Sydney Airport or book it in advance via the airport’s website, where you can also check rates and compare the available car rental agencies. Rental car points are situated in the arrivals zone in Terminal 1, but you can also pick the car up in front of the other terminals if you have pre-booked it.

  • Is there an on-site airport hotel at Sydney Airport?

    Yes, people who are between flights or just want to catch up on sleep after their flight to Sydney can rent a room in Rydges Hotel Sydney Airport located in the airport’s Terminal 1. There are two other hotels in the area of Terminals 2 and 3: Mantra Hotel at Sydney Airport and the budget-friendly ibis Sydney Airport.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Sydney was found on the route from Ballina, at $90 return. The most popular connection is from Melbourne to Sydney, while KAYAK users have found return deals for as low as $170 in the last 5 days.

  • How far is Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport from central Sydney?

    You’ll need to travel 7 km to reach the Sydney city centre from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.

  • What is the name of Sydney’s airport?

    There is only 1 airport in Sydney, called Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD). It can also be referred to as Kingsford Smith or Sydney.

  • How much is a flight to Sydney?

    On average, a flight to Sydney costs $278. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $51 and departed from Ballina Byron Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Sydney

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Sydney? 25% of our users found return tickets to Sydney for the following prices or less: From Melbourne Avalon $110, from Maroochydore $137, from Hobart $865
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Sydney flight deals.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) has one international terminal (T1) and two domestic terminals (T2 and T3). If you have a domestic flight with Qantas, you’ll be in T3. If you’re flying with Jetstar, Virgin, TigerAir or a regional carrier like Rex, you’ll be in T2.
  • If you have an outgoing flight at Sydney Airport, you can enjoy a peaceful moment of reflection and devotion in the prayer room, located on Level 3 of the international terminal (T1).
  • If you need to transfer between the international and domestic terminals at Kingsford Smith Airport and you’re in a hurry, a taxi can usually get you there in about 10min. The journey should cost somewhere around A$ 17 to A$ 22.
  • Parents travelling to Sydney with their children do not have to worry about finding activities to entertain them while at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. Kids can spend a fun time at the airport’s play area or watch movies at the kids’ cinema in Terminal 1. There is also a separate security queue for families and a few parents’ rooms with changing tables, nursing zones and microwaves.
  • If you are feeling sick or need medical care after your flight to Sydney, there is a pharmacy in every terminal and the Sydney Airport Medical Centre located in Terminal 1.
  • People who would like to refresh and change their clothes between flights will find showers that are free of charge in Terminal 1 at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. The shower facilities are open from 3am to 11pm.
  • Those who are flying economy class but want to have a peaceful rest, a quiet environment to work in or just a more comfortable setting to wait in can pay a fee to enter one of the lounges at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. The SkyTeam lounge, for example, offers complimentary drinks and food, magazines, Wi-Fi, TV, printing services and showers.
  • Travellers who need to smoke after their flight to Sydney can do it in the specially set up smoking areas that are located outside the terminal buildings – smoking inside the airport is not allowed.
  • People who need to exchange money after their flight to Sydney can do it at one of the Global Exchange currency exchange offices, which are open until 11pm. It is also possible to request the currency via their website at a more advantageous rate and later collect and pay for it at the airport.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from Australia to Sydney. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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9.5
RexOverall score based on 28 reviews
9.2Boarding
7.0Entertainment
8.7Comfort
8.0Food
9.6Crew
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

10.0 ExcellentBec, July 2024
PER - ADL
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Fantastic staff and plane Only issue was flying out from terminal 2 at Perth nothing was open to get food or drink, we were there 3 hours early with 2 kids and not prepared to not be able to purchase food or drinks. Having self check in and bag drop would be wonderful too, as we had to wait for staff to arrive to check in despite checking in online the day before . Nothing major but would have made a great trip fantastic!

Enjoyed the comfort of the seats, slight delay to departure time but prompt takeoff and landing.

It asks about entertainment tho it’s not applicable. 10/10 for Rex 👌🏻

Not sure how to answer on the entertainment as there wasn’t any.. Comfort, I wasn’t comfortable as I was on the window side and a morbidly obese man sat in the middle and eased out into my space. I had sciatica so I wasn’t able to move much to get comfortable. Food wise I have a wheat allergy and asked if there was a gluten free option and was given a Byron bay cookie which was lovely tho it wasn’t wheat free. Not to worry. I wasn’t expecting there to be any appropriate snacks for me anyhow. The staff were very generous with the snacks and their concern for the passengers. The staff were amazing tho. Truly amazing ! One of the staff must have noticed my discomfort and helped me out to stand in the back of the plane to stretch which I really appreciated. I would fly with REX again without hesitation. Thank you very much. It was my first flight with you and I look forward to my return flight home on Tuesday. Best wishes to your company 👌🏻

All good, was a one hour flight so no food or entertainment which was expected

Rex is an underrated airline. Its my first time flying them and they were fantastic. the only things that annoyed me about my flight were things other passengers did so it was nothing i or REX could change

Really enjoyed flying with Rex the boarding and booking baggage on was easier than most. I will beat using Rex next time.

On time and a quick flight and staff vert good

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Overall experience was good but what really impressed me the most was the care the flight attendants took of a sick passenger who was sitting in front of me. The flight attendants would come and check on her quite regularly providing her support and comfort. Brilliant service!

Being told why we delayed three hours and not even given an apology by someone. Not a word. Not my airline of choice ever.

Great flight - on time, lovely staff. I’ll always have the same complaint and essentially it’s the limited food options for people who are celiac. But that’s all airlines !

The seats are so uncomfortable. The food doesn't exist unless you pay. Disappointed

X class seats in row 3 with the new configuration are very poor in fact I feel 3B and 3E should no longer be considered as X class seat as there is no forward seat pocket available to these seats and greatly reduced leg room due the intrusion of the business class armrests/table module

Estheticly the plane looks great, although the seats are way too upright. If the seats were just slightly more reclined then the comfort level would increase tenfold. I had the stiffest neck after just a short flight due to this. A nap was almost out of the question.

Flight was cancelled due to a mechanical fault - Virgin rebooked me on a flight 6 hours later so I cancelled and flew with another carrier

I missed my flight due to unforeseen circumstances It was, however , an excellent price !

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

It was very nice. I will try to fly with Qantas whenever I can.

Flight was cancelled about 1.5 hours before departure. Replacement flight provided scheduled 1 hour later. Late boarding, late departure and arrived Melbourne nearly 2 hours after originally scheduled.

After British Airways cancelled my London to Sydney and Virgin Australia refused to refund, there was no ways I would try Virgin Australia again, so it was Qantas - what a good flight experience. So much easier to get off an international flight and get a local flight without having to add extra amounts for baggage

Finishes were quite worn, including our very scratched up seatback. No entertainment available, and the WiFi (even for “ScootHub”) was very slow. Crew were somewhat friendly.

The cosmetic condition was pretty run down. The carpets were badly worn out. Even the paint on the wings was chipped and peeled! Looks like they are running these 787s to the ground..

WiFi didn’t work on both sectors so made killing time harder - planes clean modern and good flight crew - would do again if WiFi works

Was on scoot plus. The only good thing about the flight was the spacious seats. Tables and armrests were extremely dirty Food: bad Entertainment: non existent Wifi: unable to connect, then was painfully slow that we couldn’t even send messages Good thing we had a night flight, so we just slept throughout.

Not clear why boarding passes could only be issued at the counter and not through the kiosk. I had already check-in on the web, so waiting to obtain a boarding pass 1.5 hours before the actual flight defeats the purpose of early web check-in.

no charging point. food offering is limited and very much on the budget line. Overall is not satisfying for such a price and duration of flight.

We were delayed, but there was never any update given. Everyone was standing at the gate as boarding was supposed to commence at 13:10 for a 13:55 flight. We didn't actually start getting on the shuttles to the plane, until after 14:00. No updates, no information given at all.

It would have been nice if I could have actually travelled to Perth. I injured my back and was unable to fly. Scoot refused to change my ticket saying it was not flexible. However I purchased the ticket through MyTrip and it was flexible. MyTrip wanted to charge me an extra $271 to change to a ticket that was only listed as $217. Never again will I fly Scoot or book through MyTrip

Me and my Partner were in seats 6A and 6B. (Which we paid a premium for). Unfortunately the person is seat 6C was large and because of his size my Partner was squashed to the point of discomfort and unable to sit properly. We requested to be moved to some empty seats and two hours into the flight the crew moved us. Perhaps it’s time airlines began checking passenger sizes to ensure they don’t encroach into fellow passengers seating space!

U could offer everyone a drink ,juice or water.. coffe or tea ...ur air craft isn't a flea market ,where someone has to buy a tea or water!!

Late leaving and desintuon board showed ‘gate closed’ when they hadn’t even commenced boarding!

The crew were great. The seat was older than an old Holden with a big metal bar sticking right into my back. The passenger next to me complained that hers was the same. The pre purchase system for food was disappointing as the pie/quiche took 20 mins to warm up, arrived too hot and with no utensils. It was one of the most uncomfortable flights I've ever been on.

There's a reason why fare is cheap, no amenities.

The flight was over an hour late due to staff shortages and due to it being the last evening flight, I got back to Sydney very late

This was the most horrific experience we have ever had. I would advise people to steer clear of this airline at all costs.

I got to the airport earlier than I expected, and they let me change to an earlier flight with no trouble.

It may have been a result of earlier issues with a previous plane, causing delays, but the staff were not nearly as smiley as the previous Jetstar flight I was on. Also, they started boarding before the plane was empty...so we moved from one line into another line. They should have just waited until the plane was empty to avoid waiting in two lines.

We were visiting from California and did not know Melbourne. When we arrived at the main airport, where we also arrived when we flew in, we found to our horror that we were at the wrong airport! There was no obvious to us indication that there were two airports that Jetstar flew out of in Melbourne, or even that there were two airports. The staff tried to find us seats to Sydney but none were available, so we got an Uber and went to the other airport and managed to catch the original flight. The staff were great and very helpful, including figuring out how to check what bag to not have to pay extra for the luggage. I was contrasted with Ryan Air that we had flown with in Europe a few months previously and been treated as cattle and no smiles, no help, just line up and pay. We were impressed by the friendliness and the help extended to us.

Every single one of my flight were delayed. On top of that when I asked for water I didn’t get it the first time. I had to ask for it multiple of time.

It’s only a moment away until they ask you to stand on the scale and charge you a fee for how heavy you weigh.

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