How much are direct flights to Sydney?

On average, a one-way direct flight to Sydney will cost users approximately $495. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Sydney, you can expect to pay around $1,156.

Which airlines fly direct to Sydney?

At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Rex, Pelican Airlines offer direct flights to Sydney. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Sydney.

How long is a direct flight to Sydney?

While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Sydney to last approximately 1h 52m on average. The quickest direct flight to Sydney at this time departs from Orange (0h 50m), while the longest leaves from Darwin (4h 20m).

What is the best time of year to fly direct to Sydney?

If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Sydney, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. May may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Sydney, when demand is typically at its lowest.

What is the most popular direct flight origin to Sydney?

Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Sydney is Melbourne Airport. A return direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney typically costs around $2,422.

At the moment, the best time to book a non-stop flight to Sydney is in May with an average price of $129. If you're looking to fly direct to Sydney in October, expect to pay the most, with an average price of $171. Keep in mind that different factors like airlines, departure airports, and times can affect the cost of your flight, so it's a good idea to compare these to find the best deal.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sydney ranges from 50.0 - 130.0 mm per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 130.0 mm. September is typically the driest time to visit Sydney when rainfall is around 50.0 mm.

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Wed 10/916:40AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Wed 17/921:20SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Deal found 1/7$107

Tue 22/709:25MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Wed 23/708:15SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 40mJetstar

Deal found 3/7$142

Sun 31/808:00MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/906:00SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7$208

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Wed 10/916:40AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Wed 17/921:20SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Deal found 1/7$107

Sun 31/808:00MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/906:00SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 2/7$208

Tue 22/709:25MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Wed 23/708:15SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 40mJetstar

Deal found 3/7$142

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Sun 13/706:00AVV - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mJetstar

Fri 8/821:20SYD - AVV

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Deal found 3/7$215

Sat 12/707:30MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 30mJetstar

Sat 26/717:40SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mJetstar

Deal found 2/7$228

Fri 11/720:30MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mMultiple Airlines

Fri 8/816:05SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/7$237

Mon 14/720:30MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mVirgin Australia

Fri 18/706:45SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mVirgin Australia

Deal found 3/7$278

Fri 11/706:15MEL - SYD

Nonstop1h 25mQantas Airways

Mon 14/706:05SYD - MEL

Nonstop1h 35mQantas Airways

Deal found 2/7$370

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Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 25/7

20:55-22:20

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 29/7

14:30-16:05

Nonstop1h 35m

$105

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Tue 22/7

09:25-10:55

Nonstop1h 30m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 23/7

08:15-09:55

Nonstop1h 40m

$142

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

08:00-09:25

Nonstop1h 25m

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/9

06:00-07:40

Nonstop1h 40m

$208

MelbourneSydney

AVV - SYD

AVVSYD

Melbourne Avalon

Fri 25/7

16:40-18:05

Nonstop1h 25m

$59

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Wed 16/7

06:00-07:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$68

MelbourneSydney

MEL - SYD

MELSYD

Melbourne

Sun 31/8

10:00-11:25

Nonstop1h 25m

$108

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Reviews of airlines flying non-stop to Sydney

Read through reviews of airlines serving Australia, such as Virgin Australia and Jetstar. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Jetstar

6.5

Okay

455 reviews

Virgin Australia

7.5

Good

408 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Andrew,June 2025

MEL - CNS

We didn’t eat or drink, but feel like a sardine. No room at all.

Temperature and rainfall in Sydney by month

SYD Temperature	11 - 22 °C

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).

FAQ about direct flights to Sydney

How much are direct flights to Sydney?
On average, a one-way direct flight to Sydney will cost users approximately $495. If you're looking for a direct return flight to Sydney, you can expect to pay around $1,156.
Which airlines fly direct to Sydney?
At the moment, Jetstar, Virgin Australia, Qantas Airways, Rex, Pelican Airlines offer direct flights to Sydney. Jetstar is currently the most popular airline that flies direct to Sydney.
How long is a direct flight to Sydney?
While the flight duration depends heavily on the origin, travellers can expect non-stop flights to Sydney to last approximately 1h 52m on average. The quickest direct flight to Sydney at this time departs from Orange (0h 50m), while the longest leaves from Darwin (4h 20m).
What is the best time of year to fly direct to Sydney?
If you're seeking the lowest price on a direct flight to Sydney, February is worth consideration, as prices are usually at their lowest, on average. May may be most appealing to users looking for the quietest time to visit Sydney, when demand is typically at its lowest.
What is the most popular direct flight origin to Sydney?
Currently, the most popular direct flight origin to Sydney is Melbourne Airport. A return direct flight from Melbourne Airport to Sydney typically costs around $2,422.

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