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Only Jetstar operates flights between Hervey Bay and Sydney.

Flights from Hervey Bay to Sydney usually depart from Hervey Bay (HVB) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Hervey Bay to Sydney.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $268 return, compared with $471 via a stopover through Melbourne (MEL).

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $18–$94 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Connecting flights from Hervey Bay to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Brisbane (BNE) – 86% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 14% of one-stop connections
Together, these airports account for 100% of one-stop bookings on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 39% on the Hervey Bay to Sydney route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $266 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $434, a difference of $168. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Hervey Bay to Sydney flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Circular Quay, and Central Railway Station. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hervey Bay to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 13:25 and lands at 15:15
• Latest: departs at 14:30 and lands at 16:20.

The flight takes about 1h 50m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 33% above the route average of $283. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Hervey Bay to Sydney takes 1h 50m, covering 1,564 km.

No. A passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $192 to $1,366. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Hervey Bay to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $241, which is 77% above the typical average for this route.

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 3h 32m, compared to 8h 43m via Melbourne (MEL).

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

Return flights from Hervey Bay to Sydney range from $220 to $374, with an average of $283 over the past 12 months. Anything below $220 counts as a good deal.