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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Dubai (SYD-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Dubai 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 from Sydney to Dubai

Thu, 26 Jun - Fri, 25 Jul
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21:00 - 10:55SYD-DXB
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13:00 - 14:15DXB-SYD
19h 15m1 stop
$898Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 17 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
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21:00 - 10:55SYD-DXB
19h 55m1 stop
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13:00 - 14:15DXB-SYD
19h 15m1 stop
$901Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 10 Jul - Fri, 25 Jul
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21:00 - 10:55SYD-DXB
19h 55m1 stop
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13:00 - 14:15DXB-SYD
19h 15m1 stop
$912Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 26 Jun - Fri, 11 Jul
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21:00 - 10:55SYD-DXB
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13:00 - 14:15DXB-SYD
19h 15m1 stop
$916Hainan Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 20 Nov
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12:15 - 18:10SYD-DXB
36h 55m1 stop
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22:10 - 10:45DXB-SYD
29h 35m1 stop
$938Cebu Pacific
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Sun, 5 Oct - Sun, 12 Oct
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12:15 - 18:10SYD-DXB
36h 55m1 stop
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22:10 - 10:45DXB-SYD
29h 35m1 stop
$964Cebu Pacific
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Thu, 24 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug
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21:00 - 10:55SYD-DXB
19h 55m1 stop
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23:10 - 07:50DXB-SYD
26h 40m2 stops
$1,027
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Thu, 24 Jul - Wed, 6 Aug
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20:45 - 21:30SYD-DXB
30h 45m2 stops
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23:10 - 07:50DXB-SYD
26h 40m2 stops
$1,035
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Mon, 11 Aug - Fri, 15 Aug
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20:30 - 18:55SYD-DXB
28h 25m1 stop
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20:30 - 09:00DXB-SYD
30h 30m1 stop
$1,122China Eastern
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Sat, 9 Aug - Wed, 13 Aug
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11:00 - 19:00SYD-DXB
38h 00m1 stop
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20:30 - 09:00DXB-SYD
30h 30m1 stop
$1,131China Eastern
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Dubai flights

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

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Dubai?

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

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Dubai on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Sydney to Dubai. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Saturdays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Dubai?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Dubai, 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 from Sydney to Dubai is May, where tickets cost $1,600 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,321 and $1,970 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Dubai?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Dubai, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonMay
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$474
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from Sydney to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Dubai

  • Does Sydney Airport have lounge areas available to non-members?

    If you’re keen on escaping the noise of the boarding areas, you can relax or grab a quick bite to eat in one of Sydney Airport’s seven lounge areas. Six of the seven lounge areas can be accessed by non-members with a single-entry pass; fees vary between the lounges.

  • Are there any children’s play areas in Sydney Airport?

    Keeping your young ones entertained is made simple at Sydney Airport with several conveniently located children’s play areas on offer. There are four different play areas scattered throughout the departures area, near Gates 32, 50, 53 and 59, some of which feature interactive screens to keep older children engaged as well.

  • How much are taxis to Dubai city centre from the airport?

    Getting to Dubai city centre from the airport by taxi can take around 45 minutes depending on the time of day and traffic conditions. Fares start at around 75 AED ($29) to get to the main hotel areas and attractions in the centre. Most taxis don’t offer flat fees to different locations, so make sure to choose a cab that runs the meter.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Dubai International Airport?

    Whether you have an early flight or would simply prefer to stay close to your terminal, there are three different on-site accommodation options at Dubai International Airport: the Dubai International Airport Hotel, Sleep ‘N Fly sleep pods and SnoozeCubes sleep cabins. These options vary in price to suit travellers on different budgets.

  • Can I fly with an eco-friendly airline from Sydney to Dubai?

    Flights from Sydney to Dubai emit about 7,073 kg of carbon per passenger. However, SriLankan Airlines, Air India and Cathay Pacific offer eco-friendly travel on the route, with carbon emissions of roughly 2,029 kg per flight. Emirates and Qantas Airways are eco-friendly airlines offering direct trips from Sydney to Dubai, emitting around 12% less carbon on the route.

  • Is Dubai International Airport an airline hub?

    Dubai Airport is a hub for Emirates and flydubai. If flying to Dubai Airport from Sydney, consider flying Emirates or flydubai to get more accessible connections to over 100 destinations. Emirates operates from Terminal 3 with three concourses shared with flydubai, meaning you will experience shorter lines and technical support services.

  • Do I need a passport and visa to travel from Sydney to Dubai?

    As an Aussie, you must possess a passport and tourist visa to enter the United Arab Emirates. You should be eligible for the 30-day visa on arrival, and your passport must be valid for at least 6 months from your entry into Dubai.

  • What unaccompanied minor services do airlines flying this route provide?

    Children aged five to 12 flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Dubai Airport alone are considered unaccompanied minors. Emirates and Qantas Airways offer assistance to unaccompanied minors, including special care services from a member of the airline at the airport. They will be assigned a crew member on board for the entire journey at an additional supervision fee.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Dubai?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Dubai was $309 for a one-way ticket and $585 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Dubai?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Dubai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Dubai?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Dubai, Sichuan Airlines or China Eastern?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Dubai are Sichuan Airlines and China Eastern. With an average price for the route of $1,185 and an overall rating of 8.0, Sichuan Airlines is the most popular choice. China Eastern is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,115 and an overall rating of 7.2.

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

    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 from Sydney to Dubai.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 Dubai from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Dubai

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,445 or less one-way and $2,055 or less round-trip.
  • Flights from Sydney to Dubai with no stops can be found, but flights between the two cities often have a layover in Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or another city along the way. Flights are operated by both standard and budget airlines and land at Dubai International Airport, which lies about 3 miles east of Dubai.
  • If you need to refuel with a snack before your flight, Sydney Airport features a long list of different airport restaurants where you can grab anything from a quick bite to a full meal. Japanese food, Lebanese meals, pubs, fast food options, cafés and several other alternatives are available to hungry travellers.
  • Parking at Sydney Airport is easy to book in advance via the airport’s online parking reservation system. The car parks at Sydney Airport range from more affordable economy options to premier and valet services, with fees starting at approximately $30 per day. A free shuttle travels between the budget car parks and the terminal every 15 minutes.
  • After your flight, you can get to Dubai city centre in a variety of ways. One of the most popular is taking the direct bus connection departing from the airport and stopping at several of Dubai’s central attractions and hotel areas. The bus fare to the city centre from the airport is approximately 3 AED ($1) and the trip takes about an hour.
  • Another way to get to the city centre from the airport after your flight from Sydney to Dubai is by metro. The metro can be accessed from the metro stops at Terminals 1 and 3, with the ride into the city centre taking approximately 90 minutes. Fares for the metro are about the same as for the bus.
  • If you are flying into Dubai International Airport (DXB) for a sightseeing trip, the airport has tour operators in the Arrivals area that will help you plan your journey around this stunning destination.
  • If you use a wheelchair, consider flying with Emirates, which allows motorised and non-motorised wheelchairs for transport. The wheelchair must not exceed 12 kg with maximum dimensions of 55 by 35 by 25 cm and will be transported for free.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Dubai Intl?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Dubai Intl

Monday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Tuesday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Wednesday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Thursday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Friday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Saturday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Sunday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

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Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Tuesday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Wednesday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Thursday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Friday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Saturday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

Sunday

Condor, Emirates, ITA Airways, +1 more

Condor, Emirates, +2 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sydney to Dubai

 
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8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3264 reviews
8.3Crew
8.1Boarding
8.2Entertainment
8.0Comfort
7.8Food
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

10.0 ExcellentPaul, June 2025BKK - DXB
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Very pleasant.The crews are very helpful.Food are very good.

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

The seating is spaced out nicely, The crew could have offer more drinks.

Premium Economy is not worth the extra money you pay. You are neither economy nor business. The seat doesn’t recline enough to relax your legs. Maneuvering while seated is cumbersome. Don’t recommend Premium Economy at all.

Emirates is superb service. The A380 was very comfortable. The cabin crew is really helpful

Premium Economy was not up to my expectation relaxation wise. The chair doesn’t extend enough. It is not economy but not spacious enough to relax and sleep. Food and services were excellent but I am not very keen about food in general.

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

First time and very memorable, the finest flying experience ive ever had

Everything I was good except food quality is very poor

We arrived in line for check in at 6:15 p.m. but did not check in until 8:00 p.m. The line for economy check in was very long, and all of the desks 03-13 were not open, although most of them opened sporadically. The crew on board were very nice and helpful, friendly and kind. It has been many years since we flew Emirates (at least 17 years), and we notice that foot rests are no longer available in economy, but we were lucky enough to fly in the upper deck and appreciate your opening some of your flights to economy passengers in the upper deck. We will definitely fly on emirates more often! Thank you.

Traditional economy class. Not a full flight so spare seats. Food and drinks were good

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

Inflight entertainment, poor that there are no headrest screens on aircraft used for an international flight.

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.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Touch screens were very difficult to use, generally being laggy and unresponsive- it was quite an art to get it to play the thing you wanted rather than some thing at random. Selection of films and Tv was good when touchscreen decided to finally respond.

Their aircraft are old and amenities lack way behind other international carriers leaving from BNE. Even in economy

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

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

Wow very impressed by the quality and attentiveness of service of China Southern. Lived the blankets! Will definitely fly with them again. Despite language barriers, a few attendants know enough English to understand our rudimentary Mandarin and respond to basic questions. Although they don’t explain the beverage and meal service on the website or ticketing documents, they offered regular beverage cart and snacks during the beginning hours and end hours of the long, transoceanic flight. A full meal at the beginning and end of the flight as well, and a midflight small sandwich (dinner roll sized) but we weren’t hungry and didn’t try that one. The expectation is that every sleeps during the middle of the flight. We were on a “redeye” departure from LAX with a morning arrival in China, so I don’t know if this service pattern is the same for other flights. The domestic flight we took from Guangzhou to Harbin offered conventional refreshments and meals like a US flight service. Note that they didn’t offer diet sodas. If you like to stay hydrated, I recommend bringing plenty of your own. It is served in small cups like any other drink. You can ask for a bottle but they’re tiny - about 6 ounces.

China Southern was not the problem. I booked my flight through Kayak and also received a booking reference and alert details regarding departure time and gate numbers… however Kayak NEVER actually booked my flight! We were stranded at the airport without a flight for a long awaited holiday!

The connection between LA and Atlanta was too much stress

Terrible boarding experience,,food is very poor that I I . Never going book this airline again.

The crew were kind, patient and responsive. The service was excellent, even though we travelled the cheapest economy class. We arrived at our destination 40 min early, which for a 15+ hour flight is a great bonus. The boarding seemed a bit "loose", but got us boarded on time, and the plane was off exactly @ 0:30 hrs.

The airport didn‘t give me the ticket. I called customer service to ask for a refund but they kept giving me a perfunctory response and refused to refund me.

The flight was delayed hours and most flights from CS are always delayed. Plane was efficient and got us home but not the best food and no entertainment system at all.

Not good - chair back could not move back for premium economy. Not worth the price

The back of the chair - premium economy could not move back - not worth the price

It was okay. Boarding the staff made you feel rushed like we were late or something

Etihad seems to have a very strict luggage enforcement. I am a very light passenger compared to other passengers which are mainly heavier. I do not understood why airlines enforce the weight restriction so strictly. I was overweight luggage of 1.5kg, but am probably 10+kg lighter than the average passenger. Other airlines are far more accommodating. Poor customer service as far as I am concerned. If weight is such an important issue to an airline they should charge passengers by total amount of body weight plus luggage. To me just ridiculous.

Certainly! Here’s a more concise and refined version of your report, maintaining a polished and professional tone: --- Crew Check-In – Kolkata (CCU) The crew handling check-in in Kolkata was outstanding—efficient, courteous, and highly organized. Flight Segment – CCU to Abu Dhabi (AUH) A standard flight overall. Notably, only one in-flight meal option—a vegetarian curry—was available, which seemed unsuitable for a red-eye journey. The crew offered no alternatives, which was unexpected. Flight Segment – Abu Dhabi to Rome (AUH-FCO) Comfort improved on this leg, but service quality was average, falling short of Etihad’s premium standards. Crew attention was heavily absorbed by a difficult couple in Row 15 (port side), resulting in disproportionate focus. It was concerning that a steward had to personally return to apologize, a task better suited for supervisory staff. This highlights a development opportunity for supervisors Anna and Quashim in managing guest escalation professionally.

Horrible. After paying for my seats, I was cramped, had no overhead bin space, freezing as the flight had no temperature controls, the food was awful and served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and then never received any. I booked this flight as a partner through American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Took a long time for boarding. The flight was comfortable.

Extremely bad food, they never gave our bags in time, the online check-in did not let us check in because we had Indian OCI not sure why we were given the option to check in then, because we couldn’t check in online we had to go in person and we were not able to change our seats and sit with our family

Should have had business class line in immigration. Food quality suboptimal

Used to Etihad employees are very rude and unprofessional but now better than before over all is okay now

The staff were wonderful but the seats weren't very comfortable for a bigger guy like me.

we were delayed from Athens to Abu Dhabi by an hour and a half, so I had trouble connecting the flight from there to Bali. It could have been done had they waited even 15 mins. There was another lady who was in the same boat. By the time we were half way across the terminal, they have actually already issued different flights for us to go Jakarta then to Bali. Not to mention the inconvenience of waiting over 4 hrs at the airport and the subsequent inconvenience, we did not arrive to Bali till after 800pm the next day, which means I paid for the hotel for nothing when I could have been there before noon the next day! There was little explanation. It was just as well I needed some assistance getting around, otherwise the 2 of us would have been completely lost! Not going to fly with them again!

Likes: on time departure, new plane Didn’t like:very poor quality food, very limited entertainment.no amenity kit etc.

Super surprised with the entire experience. Business class is incredible. Flight attendants around the world could learn customer service from these people. Simply fabulous experience all the way around.

Pillow and blanket are dirty. My son got multiple bites during the flight

Flight was on time. My group paid for seat’s so that us four can be seated next to each other. We all got separated. We all got middle seats, which made it more difficult to be able to get up and stretch or use the restroom. We tried talking to the employees at China Eastern and they were of no help. We will not be taking this flight or recommend this route to others in the future. Also I will be contacting customer service on how I can get our money back for paying for assigned seats.

China eastern was fantastic. I had read so many bad reviews that had made me nervous. However, I found that the flight attendant’s, and customer service check in etc. etc. was excellent. I had no problems. I would fly with them again!

Excellent! I had read some negative reviews but I found out that it was not all was not true! The staff was courteous and helpful. The flight take off and landing was nice & easy. The food was good! I asked for a second and I got it easily and without an attitude! All was wonderful!

Excellent experience however older aeroplanes used by China Eastern Airlines.

The crew were excellent, service amazing, blankets and pillow good, cabin temperature perfect, the flight on time, food was unusual selection however plentiful, price for tickets unbeatable through Kayak. Older aeroplanes used by China Eastern was the only down side.

Delay in off-boarding due to customs at SFO... pilot announcement should have come earlier so passengers don't clog aisles.

Better good than most, if not all European airlines. If you’re stuck in an economy seat anyways, China Eastern is a good choice because of shorter flight time, being able to overfly Russia

The temperature of the plane cabin is too hot. Sweat and uncomfortable. Also my food tray was broken down drinks fall off

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