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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Hong Kong to Sydney:

• Earliest: departs at 00:55 and lands at 10:12
• Latest: departs at 23:00 and lands at 08:17.

The flight takes about 9h 17m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Hong Kong to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Hong Kong to Sydney takes 9h 17m, covering 11,889 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Hong Kong to Sydney range from $886 to $1,343, with an average of $1,085 over the past 12 months. Anything below $886 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $1,085 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $625 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with $1,106 for direct.

Hong Kong Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Cathay Pacific has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Hong Kong to Sydney flights are:

• Hong Kong Airlines: 83% on time
• Cathay Pacific: 81% on time
• Qantas Airways: 61% on time

On average, flights on this route are punctual 76% of the time.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Hong Kong Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on Hong Kong to Sydney flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, Morning flights for 17%, and Afternoon flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Hong Kong to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $612, which is 17% below the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet

Flights from Hong Kong to Sydney usually depart from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Hong Kong to Sydney route, 24% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 27m.

One-stop flights from Hong Kong to Sydney most commonly connect through:

• Singapore Changi (SIN) – 34% of one-stop connections
• Kuala Lumpur Intl (KUL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl (MNL) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Haikou Meilan Intl (HAK) – 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Hong Kong to Sydney. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,004 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $1,164, a difference of $161.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

3 airlines operate flights between Hong Kong and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Cathay Pacific
• Qantas Airways
• Hong Kong Airlines

Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 14h 27m, compared to 14h 27m via Bangkok Suvarnabhumi (BKK) and 14h 32m via Taipei City Taiwan Taoyuan Intl (TPE).

Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong (Eastern Australia Time vs Hong Kong Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Hong Kong to Sydney flights:

• Cathay Pacific: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

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

• Cathay Pacific: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Hong Kong Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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

Yes, Cathay Pacific operates frequent direct flights between Hong Kong and Sydney. China Airlines and Philippines Airlines both offer indirect routes transiting between locations such as Manila Ninoy Aquino International Airport (MNL) and Taipei International Airport (TPE). Singapore Airlines also offers an indirect route through Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Transfer times can vary.

Yes, Sydney is the busiest airport in Australia and consequently there are a range of public transport options between it and the city. The Airport Link train runs every 10min and the journey to Sydney usually takes 13min. A one-way fare is around A$ 15 but you will also have to pay an airport access fee of around A$ 9 on top of the train fare. Sydney Buses operate a regular service on Route 400 and 420; a single fare is also around A$ 15. Travelling by bus, you don’t have to pay the airport access fee. The trip by taxi will cost around A$ 55 and take roughly 20min.

Yes, there are a number of hotels on the Sydney Airport campus, including ibis budget Sydney Airport, Mantra Sydney and Rydges Hotel. They are each within walking distance of the arrivals area.