$394 Find Cheap Flights from Xiamen to Sydney – Compare and Save

Only XiamenAir operates flights between Xiamen and Sydney.

Flights from Xiamen to Sydney usually depart from Xiamen Gaoqi Intl (XMN) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

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

• XiamenAir: 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.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Xiamen to Sydney:

• Economy class
• Business Class

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $936 return via Beijing Capital (PEK), compared with $1,092 for direct.

The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by XiamenAir. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner variants.

Connecting flights from Xiamen to Sydney most commonly pass through:

• Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 75% of one-stop connections
• Beijing Capital (PEK) – 25% 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 22% on the Xiamen to Sydney route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,088 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at $1,394, a difference of $305. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Earliest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 07:29
• Latest: departs at 22:00 and lands at 07:29.

The flight takes about 9h 29m.

A direct flight from Xiamen to Sydney takes 9h 29m, covering 11,871 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $838 to $6,763. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Xiamen to Sydney are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about $606.

Flying via Hong Kong Intl (HKG) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 13h 48m, compared to 16h 49m via Beijing Capital (PEK).

Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Xiamen (Eastern Australia Time vs China Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

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 Xiamen to Sydney range from $1,046 to $1,393, with an average of $1,092 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,046 counts as a good deal.