Cheap Flights to Sydney

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Route One Way Return
Byron Bay to Sydney flights $45 $145
Avalon to Sydney flights $56 $111
Maroochydore (Sunshine Coast) to Sydney flights $65 $130
Gold Coast to Sydney flights $69 $135
Melbourne to Sydney flights $79 $155
Brisbane to Sydney flights $83 $163
Hobart to Sydney flights $89 $178
Launceston to Sydney flights $89 $182
Cairns to Sydney flights $112 $224
Adelaide to Sydney flights $125 $243
Merimbula to Sydney flights $215  
Perth to Sydney flights $219 $438
Tamworth to Sydney flights   $263
Coffs Harbour to Sydney flights   $303
Canberra to Sydney flights   $475
Townsville to Sydney flights   $509
Darwin to Sydney flights   $531
Griffith to Sydney flights   $558
Alice Springs to Sydney flights   $652

Prices last updated: 14 Jun 2026 08:07


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Sydney

Return fares to Sydney by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Jul 2026
$90
Aug 2026
$76
Sep 2026
$138
Oct 2026
$128
Nov 2026
$138
Dec 2026
$236
Jan 2027
$69
Feb 2027
$64
Mar 2027
$114
Apr 2027
$352

The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is February 2027, with return fares from $64 — 82% cheaper than the most expensive month (April 2027, from $352).

When Should You Fly to Sydney?

Based on the fares we've tracked, February is typically the cheapest month to fly to Sydney, with return fares from $64. April is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $352.

Across the year, return fares to Sydney average around $140. If you can travel in the off-peak months of February, January and August, you'll generally pay up to 54% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Sydney

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Sydney

July 2026
$90
August 2026
$76
September 2026
$138
October 2026
$128
November 2026
$138
December 2026
$236
January 2027
$69
February 2027
$64
March 2027
$114
April 2027
$352

Average Prices for Return Flights to Sydney

These are the average prices for return airfares to Sydney

July 2026
$409
August 2026
$420
September 2026
$417
October 2026
$512
November 2026
$447
December 2026
$490
January 2027
$570
February 2027
$656
March 2027
$503
April 2027
$536

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Sydney

When is the cheapest time to travel to Sydney?

The cheapest month to travel is typically February.

How much do return flights to Sydney cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Sydney is $111.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Sydney is 19 February 2027.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Sydney?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Sydney is Jetstar.

Which airlines fly direct to Sydney?

Emirates, Fiji Airways, Jetstar, Malaysia Airlines, Air New Zealand, Air Niugini Pty, Qantas, Alliance Air Pty, Virgin Australia and Rex fly direct.

How long does a direct flight to Sydney take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 25 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Sydney?

The IATA code for Sydney is SYD. It is located in Australia at coordinates -33.93474, 151.166.

When should you book flights to Sydney?

From our data, you should book flights to Sydney 30 days out.


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