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Where can I fly from Sydney?Cheapest return flight prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 5 days
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights from Sydney

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

Which are the most popular places to fly to from Sydney?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular place to fly from Sydney is Melbourne (45% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Perth (18%) and Cairns (15%).

What are the most popular international flights out of Sydney?

There are many international destinations you can fly to from Sydney. The most popular international destinations among KAYAK users are London, Manchester and Edinburgh.

What are the most popular countries to fly to from Sydney?

Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular country to fly to from Sydney is United Arab Emirates (14% of total searches). The next most popular destinations are Qatar (12%) and New Zealand (12%).

Which cities can I fly to direct from Sydney?

There are loads of places you can fly direct to from Sydney. The most popular destinations for direct flights among KAYAK users are Melbourne, Melbourne, Hobart, Brisbane and Coolangatta. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Melbourne at £48, while the most expensive was Melbourne, at £99.

Which international cities can I fly to direct from Sydney?

There are many international destinations you can fly to direct from Sydney. The most popular international destinations from KAYAK users are Los Angeles, Auckland, Kuala Lumpur, Bangkok and Hong Kong. On average, the cheapest of these destinations on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks for a return flight was Auckland at £169, while the most expensive was Los Angeles, at £525.

What is the longest direct flight from Sydney?

The longest direct flight you can take from Sydney is to Houston Hobby Airport, with a duration of 15h 40m. The next longest is Dallas/Fort Worth Airport at 15h 30m, followed by a flight to Doha at 14h 50m.

What are the cheapest places to fly to from Sydney?

The cheapest destination for a flight from Sydney found on KAYAK in the last two weeks was Melbourne, costing £33. The next cheapest destinations were Ballina at £45 and Brisbane at £48.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Sydney to Worldwide

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

£47
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
Flight from Sydney to Melbourne Airport (Tullamarine)

Flights from Sydney: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew from Sydney to anywhere 
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Sept 2026
Make sure you have your own regular plug-in headphones - not usb-c. Yes they provide them, but they tend to apmpmif the airplane engine noise. Be sure to get some movement in before your flight...its a long time to sit.
GJFlew with Jetstar-Mar 2026
The airport's close at 11 pm until 3:15 am. Security throw you out and lock the doors.
SimonFlew with Qatar Airways-Dec 2025
Avoid middle seats and being a water bottle and plenty entertainment on your phone
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways-Jan 2026
leave time to get to next gate. some are a long walk.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines-Jan 2025
Bring some extra food! Long flight, you don’t get enough and quality is mediocre. No free snacks in between meals except for mini pretzels.
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.
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia-Nov 2024
Bring a tablet, ear phones, charging cable and some snacks for when on the flight.
PremFlew with Air New Zealand-Sept 2024
Be prepared to go to the international terminal from domestic terminal. It takes lot of time and could be a little confusing.
AurianneFlew with United Airlines-Sept 2024
Ensure you have 2-3 hours layover You’ll likely need unless you don’t mind missing your next flight
Verified travelerFlew with Qantas Airways-Sept 2024
Make sure you have enough time to transit from your international flight of this is a connection.
Verified travelerFlew with Virgin Australia-Jun 2024
Make sure you check the weight of the suitcases and the carryons get added together so you have to pay a lot of money.
KimberlyFlew with Qantas Airways-Jul 2024
Be prepared for a long flight & take what you absolutely must have in your carry on.
RonaldFlew with Philippine Airlines-Jun 2024
- eat before flying. - bring your own entertainment like movies, tv
KristyFlew with Qantas Airways-May 2024
Board early; don’t rely on announcements that never come; ensure personal items are ina bag that can fit under your seat!
DonnaFlew with Qantas Airways-Dec 2023
We got off a cruise so were at the airport over 7hrs before our flight. We paid for the day pass at the Premium Club. Totally worth it! It was quiet and offered food, drinks, showers and when they closed, we were able to go to the downstairs lounge which opened at 6:30. This lounge was much larger and had a bigger selection of food and beverages. Would definitely go there again.
Verified travelerFlew with ANA-Feb 2024
Be sure to bring water and maybe some snacks on the airplane. Generally, it was a very easy flight and I think I was well prepared. Bring a pen to be able to fill in any forms. Bring your own entertainment, as I think the movies were not necessarily to my taste, but this differs from person to person.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada-Dec 2023
Check your connecting flight and make sure the process to get there and what do do with your luggage is explained to you.

FAQs for booking flights out of Sydney

  • How many terminals are there at Sydney Airport?

    There are three terminals at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport. T1 is the International Terminal, where passengers arrive and depart for international destinations (and some domestic). T2 is the Domestic Terminal, for passengers travelling on Virgin, Jetstar, Rex and other domestic airlines. T3 is another Domestic Terminal and the main hub for Qantas domestic flights.

  • Can I request special assistance at the airport?

    Passengers who need help at the airport or during their flight should contact the airline at least 48 hours before departure. Wheelchairs will be provided by the airline. At Sydney Airport, you will find accessible toilets and Changing Places within the terminal, and people with a hidden disability can request a sunflower lanyard. If you have a visual disability, you can use the free Aira service to navigate your way through the airport. Hearing loops have been installed in T1 and T2.

  • What is Sydney also known as?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport’s airport code is SYD. It can also be referred to as Kingsford Smith, Sydney.

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

    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.

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

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

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

    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 your destination 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?

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

Top tips for finding a cheap flight out of Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Sydney to Anywhere? 25% of our users found tickets from Sydney to Anywhere for the following prices or less: Abu Dhabi £399 one-way - £828 round-trip; Doha £598 one-way - £1,172 round-trip; Singapore £253 one-way - £457 round-trip
  • Your luggage allowance depends on your airline and cabin class. Qantas is the national carrier of Australia and operates daily domestic and international flights from Sydney. Qantas passengers travelling economy can typically bring one item of check-in luggage, with a maximum weight of 23 kg, while business class passengers are given more than double this allowance. For international flights, the luggage allowance is 30 kg, and more if you travel business class or are a Qantas Club member.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) is typically the busiest airport in Australia. If you’re taking an international flight, Sydney is a major hub for Qantas and Virgin Australia. For passengers travelling within Australia, low-cost carriers Jetstar and Tigerair Australia use Sydney as a base for domestic operations, along with regional airline Rex.
  • If you want to reduce carbon emissions when you fly, sort your flights by CO2 through KAYAK to find more sustainable options. For example, if you’re travelling from Sydney to Tokyo, direct flights on ANA emit roughly 61% less CO2 than the average flight along this route. Other factors that affect CO2 emissions include airline rating, flying directly and passenger load.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Sydney to Worldwide

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Worldwide? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.6
Virgin AustraliaOverall score based on 474 reviews
8.2Crew
7.5Comfort
6.4Entertainment
7.8Boarding
6.4Food
Airline reviews

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

10.0 ExcellentSheila, Apr 2026
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There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

Gluten free options less explicit on business class, but great service

Crew was great but flight was delayed almost three hours due to a technical issue and we had to go back to the terminal and wait for another one.

Virgin has always provided a smooth and comfortable flight. This one was no different. Seats are comfortable. Staff are great. This is my favourite airline.

Check-in was good and efficient, Boarding was quick and easy. Didn't like the entertainment side of things requiring your phone to connect for a screen, my eyes are bad enough to use my phone more than I already do. Trip was comfortable and baggage claim was good. If coffee and tea were free, then why not a soda or juice as well, its not like its an alcoholic drink.

The flight was delayed by 45 minutes, but boarding, actual flight, and crew were great. However, there was Zero free food and only water, tea, or coffee to drink. Everything else was for sale. No onboard entertainment but it was a short flight.

I'll never transit from international through Sydney with Virgin until they improve the domestic transfer system. It's ridiculous that you have to take oversize baggage to the transfer desk to get it activated then struggle onto the shuttle bus (carrying a 25kg, 2m long ski bag and carry-on - along with about 6 others in the same situation) then negotiate the terminal and queue to put it onto the oversize receival bag drop.

Although the flight was delayed and out of their control, we boarded and were underway in no time. The crew were great, the service A1 and the meal was superb ( I had the chicken dish). I would fly with Qantas again, anytime. Noel Swift

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

Going from Sydney to London on a single flight number was very convenient, not having to worry about changing planes. Entertainment system on A380 economy cabin is very dated. Lavatories are small. The self serve refreshments have been significantly reduced since the A380 first started.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

It was a good flight and no complaints. It just wasn't anything that was better than any other flight.

I payed for extra leg room but in last moment my seating place was changed and i got standard one seat. Staff was not able to do anything , so was very disappointed because of this.

1 hour flight. No complaints. Some drinks would have been nice.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Wish the flight attendants were more attentive in serving food

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

Did not provided with option for class upgrade. Staff at gate was not able and willing to accommodate with class upgrade, eather with plenty empty spots in business and first class.

I did not have a good experience in both flights of Etihad. First of all, when I was booking the flight, there were two options. The first option was a cheaper flight with longer layover (9 hrs), or a more expensive flight with shorter layover (2 hrs). I booked the expensive flight with shorter layover because I wanted a more comfortable trip. A few days before the trip, Etihad informed me that the departure time of my first flight will change 7 hours earlier, leading to an 9 hour layover, without giving me another option nor reimbursing me for the extra cost. They didn’t even send me an apologetic email for this change. Regarding the flight experience, I would rate it as mediocre. This is mostly because the pilots of both flights did their best to give us the worst approach to airports that I have ever experienced. In the case of the first flight they had to aboard the landing and took off again right before touching the landing strip. The captain said that it was due to wind conditions but the second time the pilot followed the same direction as the first time to land the plane.

1st time with. Etihad Airways and it was amazing from check in to crew. Great flight.

Everything is good and improved and needs to improve economy class seat more specious so long journey we can enjoy and it will be give more relaxable. Overall all services good and safely landed . I enjoyed my journey and all the cabin crew members services very well.

Everything was great. Cabin Crew was awesome and very helpful. Thank you so much.

Poor seats. Not helpful crew. The food was awful.overall very very bad experience. Traveled with the family of 5

I was denied boarding at the Brisbane airport and it seems like I won’t get any refunds from the airline

No wheelchair service at all ( I did request that service and also purchased the priority assistant bundle) , what a waste of money

Never got the wheelchair service when my parents arrived at LA . My mom was 74 , also my dad was 84 years old, both don’t speak English. I double checked with the front desk at Phoenix airport, making sure that they will be taking care of.

Food was terrible. Fish was equal to a sausage and scrumbled eggs were terribly green with a quite weird fllavour. Everybody with me hated all options. The best food was the bread with butter.

We bought an upgrade to Business Class at the airport but did not realise that it was not the regular Business Class. The 787 Dreamliner was very dated with the seats not as comfortable as other airlines and some things were almost coming off. We were then told that because it was an upgrade at the airport, we get to sit in the BC cabin but will be served economy class food. So when everyone else got served in china ware, we were given the tray you got in economy class. The wifi does not work. It only connects to watch movies (which is the same as what you find in the ICE) but the internet does not work. The cabin crew while were friendly, were not responsive. Overall, I will never fly China Southern again.

Flight canceled, but they didn't notify me. They arranged a nearby hotel and 4 meals for me to stay for 24 hours before I could board.

We bought the business class tickets. The check-in staff and onboard crew were excellent, providing commendable service throughout. However, it was disappointing to find that China Southern Airlines does not have a lounge at SFO. Instead, passengers were provided with a $35 per person food voucher, which fell short of expectations. Furthermore, the quality of the onboard food left much to be desired, marking a significant decline compared to our previous flight experience in 2019, prior to the pandemic.

Wuhan - Dubai. Old plane: 1. Only USB charger. No power outlet to plug in.. 2. Super narrow seat layout 3. Toilet cover consistently fell down and hit my back when sitting on it.. :( 4. Entertainment system touch screen not sensitive, and need to press hard or use finger tips to hit. Crew were very nice and accommodating though.

No good but was short flight. Both of our China Southern flights were on time. No surprises.

Delayed 50 mins. Check in was excellent, boarding was good, everything else was OK and perfectly acceptable for a budget airline. Price was excellent. I noticed this airline had two other flights to our destination cancelled so not very reliable.

Jane at Sydney International airport check in was amazing. She set up the whole experience to be a positive one.

The issue was a 4 hour delay to takeoff with very sketchy information provided about the available of the flights delay. Passengers were not informed of gate changes and how long the delay might be. It ended with a late night 2 hour drive to our home which was not ideal for elderly people.

Flight was fine with boarding starting a few minutes early. Not a fan of the crew pushing political messaging regarding indigenous naming of Brisbane city… really pushed it like I haven’t heard on Jetstar before.

Flight was delayed more than 1.5 hours. Gate changed multiple times

no announcement about why we where delayed which is very poor

It is what it is - nothing more, nothing less. No entertainment onboard but one kinda knows that when buying a ticket on a no frills airline. I choose Jetstar only because of price.

Plane was delayed both on arrival to Sydney and departure. We boarded the plane while it was in the process of being refuelled, which I am certain is against CASA regulations. Comfort for anyone over 6 foot is non existent.

Online checkin was a nightmare. They kept popping me into Chinese language site which I can't understand.

The flight take-off was delayed which was fine but the staff seemed pretty over their jobs. The seats are very uncomfortable and the food was pretty average. Overall is was okay.

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