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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 and lands at 13:45
• Latest: departs at 12:35 and lands at 14:20.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

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

A direct flight from Sydney to Hervey Bay takes 1h 45m, 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.

Return flights from Sydney to Hervey Bay range from $214 to $410, with an average of $283 over the past 12 months. Anything below $214 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 49% above the route average of $283. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average $261 return, compared with $457 via a stopover through Melbourne (MEL).

Jetstar is the only airline operating Sydney to Hervey Bay flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $29–$57 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.

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

One-way fares from Sydney to Hervey Bay are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $388, which is 173% above the typical average for this route.

Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $37 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Sixt
• Budget
• Hertz

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

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

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 Sydney to Hervey Bay route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 45 minutes.

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

• Brisbane (BNE) – 94% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) – 6% 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 53% on the Sydney to Hervey Bay route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $248 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $520, a difference of $272. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Sydney and Hervey Bay.

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 4h 20m, compared to 6h 39m via Melbourne (MEL).

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.