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Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£931
Typical prices: £838-£1,388
Qantas Airways
Wed 31/10Wed 7/11
SYD - DFW • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£1,456
Typical prices: £1,030-£1,468
Qantas Airways
Wed 4/4Sat 21/4
SYD - DFW • Direct
Advice from real travellers
Arrive 3-4 hours early at Sydney; Qantas check-in and boarding can be slow.
For this long flight, keep essentials in your carry-on for easier access.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Qantas Airways. Average duration is 15h 26m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 62% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 15 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 25% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £860 (return)
Shortest trip • 20h 02m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth (SYD-DFW)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 7 Nov
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07:05 - 21:50SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
30h 45m2 stops Auckland Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
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20:45 - 06:55DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 10mdirect
£931Qantas Airways
Wed, 18 Nov - Wed, 25 Nov
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09:45 - 22:46SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
30h 01m2 stops Auckland Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
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20:45 - 06:55DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 10mdirect
£931Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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11:15 - 16:58SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
22h 43m1 stop Los Angeles
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11:23 - 06:25DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 02m2 stops Denver Intl Los Angeles
£941Multiple Airlines
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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11:15 - 16:58SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
22h 43m1 stop Los Angeles
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06:00 - 06:25DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 25m1 stop Los Angeles
£954Multiple Airlines
Sun, 29 Nov - Sun, 6 Dec
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11:10 - 23:58SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
29h 48m1 stop Los Angeles
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20:45 - 06:55DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 10mdirect
£965British Airways
Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
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11:10 - 05:05SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
34h 55m1 stop Los Angeles
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20:45 - 06:55DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
17h 10mdirect
£968British Airways
Tue, 16 Mar - Mon, 29 Mar
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22:10 - 16:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
34h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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18:20 - 18:05DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£1,010Qatar Airways
Tue, 16 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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15:50 - 09:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
34h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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22:55 - 06:50DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£1,022Qatar Airways
Tue, 16 Feb - Mon, 1 Mar
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15:50 - 09:25SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
34h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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22:55 - 06:50DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
£1,024Qatar Airways
Sat, 31 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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21:40 - 15:31SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DFW Dallas/Fort Worth
33h 51m2 stops Honolulu San Diego
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19:31 - 19:45DFW  Dallas/Fort Worth-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
31h 14m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Honolulu
£1,039Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

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How much is a return flight from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Return flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport typically range from £838 to £1,388. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £931 on Qantas Airways.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. It’s 6% cheaper than the average day, while Sunday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at £813 return.
•December (£1,454) and July (£1,247) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 78% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are cheapest 15 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 27% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DFW

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£476
Beat the crowds with an average 34% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 23% increase in traveller numbers.
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When to book flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth 
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways-Feb 2025
Be at the airport at least 3-4 hours before departure. Lines are long and boarding process is a mess.
KimberlyFlew with Qantas Airways-Jul 2024
Be prepared for a long flight & take what you absolutely must have in your carry on.

Your Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 13:00 and lands at 04:26
    • Latest: departs at 14:05 and lands at 05:31.

    The flight takes about 15h 26m.

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    A direct flight from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport takes 15h 26m, covering 8,574 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flight?

    Return flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport range from £838 to £1,388, with an average of £1,088 over the past 12 months. Anything below £838 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 21% above the £1,088 route average. Book 15 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £860 return via Nadi (NAN), compared with £1,315 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Qantas Airways is the only airline operating Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights. 62% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A380 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport spread across the day?

    Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £931 to £7,941. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £565, which is 26% below the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW)?

    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport (DFW) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £14 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Easirent
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Ace
    • Thrifty

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    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 Dallas/Fort Worth Airport route, 38% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 20m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Nadi (NAN) – 68% of one-stop connections
    • Los Angeles (LAX) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 4% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) – 2% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 25% on flights from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £1,033 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £1,368, a difference of £335.

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

  • Which airlines fly from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Only Qantas Airways operates flights between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Flying via San Francisco (SFO) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 02m, compared to 20h 35m via Nadi (NAN) and 21h 07m via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Dallas/Fort Worth Airport is 16 hours behind Sydney (Central Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport are Cotton Bowl, Dallas Zoo, and Klyde Warren Park. These are among the most viewed places in Dallas/Fort Worth Airport on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights:

    • Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection

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

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights?

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

    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • American Airlines: 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.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Sunday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £1,033, about £335 less than Sunday fares (24% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 15 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 27% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport trip for August. Fares historically average £813 return in that month – typically £640 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Nadi Airport (NAN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £860 return on this route – about £455 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Dallas?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Dallas/Fort Worth Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Dallas/Fort Worth

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

Qantas Airways

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Direct returns

Dallas/Fort Worth to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Qantas Airways

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Tuesday

Qantas Airways

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Wednesday

Qantas Airways

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Thursday

Qantas Airways

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Friday

Qantas Airways

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Saturday

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Sunday

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