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Cheap flights to Sydney from $550

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 27/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CMH — SYD
24 Apr — 1 May1
1 adult
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Flights to Sydney in 2024

Find the latest flights to Sydney in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$250

Return from

$99

One-way from

$70
High demand for flights, 23% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 5% potential price drop
Average for return flights in April 2024
From Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith
One-way flight from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)

Cheap flights to Sydney in April & May 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Sydney in April and May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
The deals listed below are some of the cheapest flights available to Sydney in April and May 2024. Deals update frequently so be sure to check back soon if you're not finding what you're looking for.
Sat 18/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 25/513:45SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,097
Wed 15/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Wed 22/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,123
Fri 17/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 24/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,125
Wed 8/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways
Wed 15/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,136
Sat 25/523:35SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 30/506:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,136
Thu 16/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 1/614:40SYD - LAX
1 stop15h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,137
Thu 9/523:35SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 40mFiji Airways
Tue 28/506:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,137
Mon 20/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 25/506:00SYD - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,170
Sat 11/523:35SFO - SYD
1 stop29h 35mFiji Airways
Sat 25/506:00SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 25mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,170

Sydney 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Sydney in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,206 searches and data were last updated on 19 April 2024.
Browse some of the best deals on flights to Sydney in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sat 18/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 25/513:45SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,097
Wed 15/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Wed 22/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,123
Fri 17/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop29h 15mFiji Airways
Fri 24/513:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,125
Fri 7/623:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Fri 21/613:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,136
Sat 25/523:35SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 30/506:15SYD - SFO
1 stop24h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,136
Thu 16/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop19h 20mFiji Airways
Sat 1/614:40SYD - LAX
1 stop15h 15mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,137
Tue 4/623:35SFO - SYD
1 stop19h 10mFiji Airways
Thu 13/613:15SYD - SFO
1 stop17h 10mFiji Airways
Deal found 17/4$1,137
Thu 8/819:35LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Thu 22/816:20SYD - LAX
1 stop18h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,157
Mon 20/523:55LAX - SYD
1 stop18h 50mFiji Airways
Sat 25/506:00SYD - LAX
1 stop23h 55mFiji Airways
Deal found 18/4$1,170

Flights to Sydney departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Sydney, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Have a look at some of the best last-minute flights available departing to Sydney. Double check the price, date, and time of your last-minute flight.
Tue 23/422:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Wed 8/509:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,491
Tue 23/422:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Sun 28/409:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop14h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/4$1,493
Tue 23/422:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Thu 2/509:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,569
Tue 23/422:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Thu 16/509:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 17/4$1,570
Tue 23/423:55LAX - SYD
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 28/413:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,637
Thu 25/422:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Thu 2/509:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,647
Sat 27/422:20LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mDelta
Thu 25/709:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 17/4$1,648
Wed 24/423:55LAX - SYD
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 30/413:15SYD - LAX
1 stop16h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,703
Wed 24/400:50LAX - SYD
2 stops50h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/516:20SYD - LAX
1 stop24h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,710

One-way flights to Sydney

Explore one-way flight options to Sydney for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 596,206 searches and data was last updated on 19 April 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available flights travelling to Sydney at this time. Users seeking round-trip flights to Sydney should update the search form at the top of the page accordingly.
Thu 27/619:40LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$550
Thu 27/619:40LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$569
Mon 23/911:35SFO - SYD
1 stop34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$579
Mon 16/909:30SFO - SYD
1 stop36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$587
Wed 26/619:40LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$603
Wed 29/511:15LAX - SYD
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$606
Wed 26/619:40LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$617
Wed 26/619:40LAX - SYD
1 stop26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$620
Thu 12/911:35LAX - SYD
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/4$623

Direct flights to Sydney

Wed 22/522:15LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mDelta
Wed 5/609:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,491
Sun 19/522:15LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mDelta
Tue 4/609:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 17/4$1,493
Wed 21/822:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop14h 55mDelta
Sun 25/809:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 17/4$1,494
Sat 11/522:15LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mDelta
Mon 20/509:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,569
Thu 23/522:15LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mDelta
Sun 9/609:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 50mDelta
Deal found 17/4$1,570
Sun 1/922:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Wed 16/1010:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/4$1,628
Wed 4/922:40LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/909:30SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/4$1,631
Sat 18/522:15LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 20mDelta
Sat 25/509:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 18/4$1,647
Sat 8/622:25LAX - SYD
Nonstop15h 10mDelta
Sat 27/709:25SYD - LAX
Nonstop13h 45mDelta
Deal found 17/4$1,648

Average price of flights to Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Sydney is currently $595 while a return flight costs $1,435. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Sydney (average of $125). Flying to Sydney in December will prove the most costly (average of $168). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$235

February

$210

March

$236

April

$228

May

$210

June

$217

July

$208

August

$194

September

$204

October

$208

November

$238

December

$261

Peak season:

Summer (December to February) is the most popular time to book flights to Sydney as the city is buzzing at this time of year. New Year’s Eve, the Sydney Festival, Australia Day and the Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras are just some of the events that entice visitors to this vibrant city during January and February. Book your cheap flights to Sydney well in advance if you’re planning to visit during this period.

Off Season:

Once festival season is over things quieten down in autumn (March to May) and with lots of cheap flights to Sydney available at this time you can enjoy the cooler weather conditions for sightseeing. Temperatures are still mild and pleasant in winter (June to August). September can be rainy but is the one of the cheapest times to visit so check spring flight sales.

Temperature and rainfall in Sydney by month

Plan your trip to Sydney by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

SYD

Temperature

11 - 22 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sydney, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 22.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.

For the greatest savings, book your flight tickets well in advance at any time of year. If you plan to travel during mid April to late June you can often grab some great cheap flight deals. Flexibility around the day you travel can also work to your advantage, with midweek departures on a Tuesday or Wednesday being less expensive. Peak periods to note are Friday afternoons, Sunday mornings and Monday mornings; school holidays and the lead up Christmas are also times when there are fewer cheap flights to Sydney. Although it can be a lottery depending on wind conditions and approach path, try for a seat on the left side of the plane if you want to catch views of the bridge and Sydney skyline.

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When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Sydney. Price data was last updated on 14 April 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Sydney should consider flying on Tuesday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Sunday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Sydney

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sydney. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Sydney. Reviews last updated 19 April 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Jetstar, Rex and Virgin Australia to Sydney. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
9.1
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

9.1
Wonderful
26 reviews
9.1
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

7.8
Good
689 reviews
9.1
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

7.7
Good
1,017 reviews
9.1
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

6.9
Okay
679 reviews
9.1
Wonderful
26 reviews

Entertainment

6.1

Food

7.4

Boarding

8.8

Crew

9.3

Overall

9.1

Comfort

8.2

Reviews

1 / 2

Very good. On time, very pleasant staff, more legroom than some other airlines. Our airline of choice

What is good to know if travelling to Sydney?

  • Lots of tourist activities in Sydney are all about the views such as climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge.  Check out these 5 things you must know before climbing the Sydney Harbour Bridge.
  • Around 100 beaches are speckled around the Sydney harbour and along the coast, which makes for a perfect beach weekend. Don’t forget the beaches such as Bondi, Manly, Coogee, Balmoral, Tamarama and Palm. Before you go, read this guide on everything you need to know about Sydney beach culture.
  • Familiarise yourself with this Sydney airport guide before your flights to help prepare you for your Sydney arrivals.
  • Sydney is always compared to Melbourne and for many holiday makers it’s a tough decision to book flights to Sydney or to Melbourne. Discover for yourself which city is better Sydney or Melbourne by visiting both.
  • If you want to experience Sydney like a local, make sure to read about its hidden gems, places for shopping, eating or grabbing a drink. And don’t miss out on the 9 hidden bars and restaurants in Sydney only locals know about!
  • Sydney has a reputation for being hard on the wallet, but it’s a great place to holiday, and if you’re on a budget there are still plenty of ways to fill your days (and nights). Here are our top picks for things to do in Sydney that won’t cost more than $50.
  • How long is the flight to Sydney?

    Flights from Melbourne to Sydney – 1 hr 23 mins Flights from Adelaide to Sydney – 1 hr 57 mins Flights from Perth to Sydney – 4 hrs 36 mins Flights from London to Sydney – 22 hours 50 mins To see flight times to Sydney from other Australian cities, select a departure point from the options below.

  • Which airlines operate flights to Sydney?

    There are four main airlines operating direct flights to Sydney; Qantas, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Tiger Airways. Depending on your departure point, for the cheapest flights consider Tiger Airways, Jetstar and Virgin Australia. These airlines operate in conjunction with each other so, an outbound flight may be with Tiger Airways and a return flight with Jetstar..

  • How to get from the airport to the city centre?

    Domestic flights to Sydney will land at Kingsford Smith Airport Terminal 2 or Terminal 3 (if flying Qantas). For onward international flights there are several options for transferring to Terminal 1 including: shuttle bus service, train and taxi. Some airlines also offer transfer services. The fastest and most convenient way to reach the city from the Domestic Terminals is to catch the Airport Rail Link which runs every 10 minutes from the Domestic Airport Station; journey time is around 15 minutes. Suburban connections to other parts of Sydney branch off from Central Station. Alternatively taxis and public buses are located outside the arrivals hall, and you can also pre-book a shuttle bus.

  • What does SYD mean?

    This is just an IATA (International Air Transport Association) code. IATA codes are used in aviation to identify and differentiate airports. That’s why a Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport flight would often be abbreviated as a SYD flight.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sydney?

    For a flight to Sydney, you will be flying into Kingsford Smith. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is just 7.5 km from the centre of the city. Booking flights from Melbourne to Sydney Kingsford Smith should be relatively easy as there are 242 daily flights from 4 different airlines.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Sydney if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Sydney on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Sydney?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Jetstar is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Sydney.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Sydney. One-way flights to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport typically cost $43, while return flights cost around $56.

  • How much is a return flight to Sydney?

    A return flight to Sydney will typically cost around $87, however they can be found for as little as $36.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Sydney depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Sydney, Portland offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 0 minutes).

  • Does Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport?

    Yes. Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Aerotel Sydney (Arrivals B, International Terminal 1) is the closest property to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (0.0 km away from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport).

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