How long is the flight from Sydney to Riviera Maya?

American Airlines and Delta can get you from Sydney to Riviera Maya in just under 25h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14178 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Riviera Maya ranges from 29.0 - 282.0 inches per month. October is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 282.0 mm. April is typically the driest time to visit Riviera Maya when rainfall is around 29.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Riviera Maya, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 30.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 24.0 C).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Riviera Maya?

The most popular airlines flying from Sydney to Riviera Maya are Qantas Airways, Delta and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to ETW?

When flying from Sydney to Riviera Maya, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Riviera Maya?

If you book a flight to Riviera Maya from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Riviera Maya flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Riviera Maya.

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Round-trip from	$1,695
One-way from	$701
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$2,287

16/10-23/10
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67h 34m total
Sydney to Riviera Maya

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37h 49m total
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Mon 12/10

10:15-19:55

2 stops25h 40m

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Wed 31/12

00:00-16:00

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10:15-17:05

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00:00-16:00

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13:35-18:00

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00:00-16:00

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10:40-10:00

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00:00-16:00

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$1,226

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Tue 15/9

09:15-19:50

2 stops25h 35m

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00:00-16:00

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$1,240

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21:35-15:28

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00:00-16:00

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12:30-15:27

3 stops42h 57m

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00:00-16:00

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11:20-11:00

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18:27-06:55

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11:00-08:30

2 stops29h 30m

$2,233

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Riviera Maya?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Riviera Maya (average of $1,365). Flying from Sydney to Riviera Maya in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Qantas Airways, andUnited Airlines from Sydney to Riviera Maya have to say. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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7.5

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1,089 reviews

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8,559 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

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7.4

Good

10,168 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,559 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

American Airlines

7.1

Good

12,042 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,559 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Air Canada

7.1

Good

11,579 reviews

Delta

7.8

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8,559 reviews

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1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Michael,Sept 2023

SMF - ATL

Not sufficient leg room and three seats are very tigh.t on 737 in economy main cabin

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Riviera Maya?
If you book a flight to Riviera Maya from Sydney, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith, which is the city’s only airport. Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is located 7.5 km from the centre of Sydney.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Riviera Maya?
American Airlines and Delta can get you from Sydney to Riviera Maya in just under 25h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 14h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14178 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Riviera Maya that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Riviera Maya flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Riviera Maya?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Riviera Maya.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Riviera Maya?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Riviera Maya by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Riviera Maya?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Riviera Maya (average of $1,365). Flying from Sydney to Riviera Maya in December is currently the most expensive (average of $2,770). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,287	Average$1,423	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%	Search Qantas Airways flights
Air Canada	Cheapest$1,686	Average$2,201	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time67%	Search Air Canada flights
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United Airlines	Cheapest$2,064	Average$2,626	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$2,100	Average$2,717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights

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