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HKG — SYD
11 Dec — 18 Dec1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Hong Kong Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith are usually found in March or May, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Saturday and return on a Monday
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Cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Sydney
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Hong Kong to Sydney. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 11 November 2026.
Fri 11/1216:10 -
1 stop20h 20m
Tue 15/1221:00 -
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Deal found 11/11$976
Wed 30/1219:00 -
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Sat 23/108:45 -
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Deal found 9/11$978
Thu 12/1107:55 -
2 stops23h 05m
Sun 15/1120:05 -
1 stop27h 30m
Deal found 10/11$979
Thu 3/1221:25 -
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Wed 9/1211:05 -
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Deal found 10/11$980
Sun 29/1121:25 -
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Sat 5/1211:05 -
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Deal found 8/11$982
Sun 8/1122:00 -
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Thu 12/1121:00 -
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Deal found 7/11$985
Thu 24/1212:55 -
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Deal found 6/11$986
Mon 23/1116:10 -
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Tue 8/1221:00 -
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Deal found 11/11$988
Mon 9/1116:45 -
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Tue 24/1122:15 -
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Deal found 6/11$991
Tue 10/1110:45 -
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Sat 14/1109:50 -
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Deal found 9/11$992
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Deal found 11/11$993
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Deal found 8/11$995
Best flights from Hong Kong to Sydney
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Hong Kong to Sydney that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
Sat 28/1108:45 -
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Wed 9/1211:05 -
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Deal found 9/11$1,021
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Mon 7/1207:55 -
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Deal found 6/11$1,163
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Thu 3/1208:50 -
1 stop29h 05m
Deal found 11/11$1,181
Tue 24/1119:30 -
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Tue 8/1211:15 -
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Deal found 6/11$1,384
Mon 23/1108:45 -
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Deal found 8/11$1,387
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Mon 8/312:35 -
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Deal found 9/11$1,630
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Tue 8/1207:55 -
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Deal found 6/11$1,221
Tue 1/1208:45 -
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Mon 7/1209:55 -
1 stop16h 55m
Deal found 11/11$1,398
Thu 26/1119:25 -
Nonstop9h 30m
Mon 7/1211:15 -
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Deal found 9/11$1,421
Sat 28/1123:55 -
1 stop28h 40m
Fri 4/1211:05 -
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Deal found 7/11$1,476
Sun 29/1119:25 -
Nonstop9h 30m
Fri 11/1207:00 -
1 stop13h 35m
Deal found 10/11$1,536
Direct flights from Hong Kong to Sydney
Explore direct flight options from Hong Kong to Sydney based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
Wed 30/1219:00 -
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Sun 17/108:45 -
Nonstop9h 15m
Deal found 9/11$978
Thu 3/1221:25 -
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Wed 9/1211:05 -
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Deal found 10/11$980
Sun 29/1121:25 -
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Sat 5/1211:05 -
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Deal found 8/11$982
Mon 23/1119:00 -
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Wed 9/1211:05 -
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Deal found 9/11$991
Wed 18/1122:25 -
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Thu 26/1112:35 -
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Deal found 7/11$1,001
Sat 21/1121:25 -
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Tue 24/1108:45 -
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Deal found 6/11$1,002
Thu 19/1100:55 -
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Thu 3/1208:45 -
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Deal found 11/11$1,009
Sun 22/1122:25 -
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Thu 26/1112:35 -
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Deal found 8/11$1,011
Wed 18/1108:45 -
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Fri 4/1211:05 -
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Deal found 8/11$1,012
Tue 24/1108:45 -
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Tue 8/1208:45 -
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Deal found 9/11$1,021
Thu 26/1100:55 -
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Tue 8/1211:05 -
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Deal found 8/11$1,022
Last-minute flights from Hong Kong to Sydney
Discover last-minute flight deals from Hong Kong to Sydney. Data last updated 11 November 2026 and is based on user searches.
Mon 16/1114:45 -
2 stops39h 20m
Mon 23/1120:05 -
2 stops23h 50m
Deal found 11/11$999
Mon 16/1108:45 -
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Thu 19/1111:05 -
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Deal found 8/11$1,021
Tue 17/1111:35 -
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Sun 22/1110:30 -
1 stop37h 30m
Deal found 10/11$996
Wed 18/1122:25 -
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Thu 26/1112:35 -
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Deal found 7/11$1,001
Wed 18/1108:45 -
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Fri 4/1211:05 -
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Deal found 8/11$1,012
Wed 18/1122:25 -
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Mon 30/1112:35 -
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Deal found 10/11$1,066
Thu 19/1100:55 -
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Thu 3/1208:45 -
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Deal found 11/11$1,009
Thu 19/1122:00 -
1 stop17h 50m
Tue 24/1112:35 -
Nonstop10h 00m
Deal found 11/11$1,031
Sat 21/1121:25 -
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Tue 24/1108:45 -
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Deal found 6/11$1,002
Sat 21/1111:35 -
1 stop18h 25m
Tue 24/1122:15 -
1 stop18h 55m
Deal found 6/11$1,034
One-way flights from Hong Kong to Sydney
Search for one-way flight options from Hong Kong to Sydney. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
Tue 22/1207:35 -
2 stops23h 25m
Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 10/11$506
Tue 22/1222:25 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 10/11$521
Mon 23/1122:25 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 10/11$522
Thu 24/1222:25 -
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Deal found 10/11$524
Sat 12/1222:25 -
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Deal found 10/11$526
Sun 22/1113:40 -
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Wed 31/1200:00 -
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Deal found 9/11$528
Mon 30/1122:25 -
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Deal found 9/11$531
Wed 23/1222:25 -
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Deal found 7/11$532
Wed 25/1122:25 -
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Deal found 10/11$535
Tue 8/1222:25 -
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Deal found 7/11$537
Mon 16/1122:25 -
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Deal found 8/11$538
Find flight deals from Hong Kong to Sydney
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
Customise your flight search to find flights from Hong Kong to Sydney that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
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Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Wed 25/11
22:25-11:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$528
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Thu 3/12
22:25-11:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$534
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Tue 8/12
22:25-11:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$537
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Wed 18/11
22:25-11:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$537
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Mon 7/12
22:25-11:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$538
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Mon 16/11
22:25-11:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$538
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Sun 13/12
22:25-11:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$571
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Sun 6/12
11:55-06:50
1 stop15h 55m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$724
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Tue 9/2
22:25-11:05
Nonstop9h 40m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$776
Fastest return journey
Hong KongSydney
HKG Hong Kong Intl - SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
HKGSYD
Hong Kong Intl
Sat 5/12
00:55-13:00
Nonstop9h 05m
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Wed 31/12
00:00-22:00
Nonstop0h 00m
$872
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Hong Kong to Sydney?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Hong Kong to Sydney, you should look to book at least 64 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Sydney (average of $899). Flying from Hong Kong to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from HKG to SYD?
Find hourly flight availability from Hong Kong to Sydney. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
When flying from Hong Kong to Sydney, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Hong Kong to Sydney flights typically cost between $1,002 and $1,295 in December.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $976 on Hainan Airlines (11 Dec–15 Dec).
Weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Sydney
Explore weekly flight availability from Hong Kong to Sydney. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 11 November 2026.
The most flights from HKG to SYD are scheduled on a Monday (29 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).
How often are flights from Hong Kong to Sydney delayed?
About 30% of weekly flights between Hong Kong and Sydney have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 128 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Hong Kong to Sydney flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Hong Kong to Sydney flights?
Over the past year, Hong Kong Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Share of one-stop return flights from Hong Kong to Sydney chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Shanghai (PVG) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of one-stop itineraries from Hong Kong to Sydney on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Average return fare for one-stop flights from Hong Kong to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.
Singapore (SIN) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $1,023.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Hong Kong to Sydney, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Shanghai (PVG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 15h 55m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Hong Kong to Sydney, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Singapore (SIN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 8h 04m.
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 11 November 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Hong Kong to Sydney, such as Cathay Pacific,Qantas Airways, andHong Kong Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
I went to sleep without dinner, woke up about 4 hours before landing. I asked for breakfast, waited for an hour, nothing, I asked again, still nothing after 15 minutes. I then asked for coffee, when the coffee came after half an hour, it was cold. Crew manager apologised.
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What airports do I use to fly from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Booking a flight from Hong Kong Intl (HKG) to Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is your only option if you wish to fly from Hong Kong to Sydney. On a typical day, there are 24 flights from Hong Kong Intl to Kingsford Smith, all of which are around 9h 05m for a nonstop flight. You can also purchase a plane ticket from 3 airlines when you book a flight from Hong Kong Intl to Sydney.
How popular is this Hong Kong to Sydney flight route?
Flights from Hong Kong Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith have been viewed 140 times in the past calendar month.
How long is the flight from Hong Kong to Sydney?
A quick flight from Hong Kong to Sydney can take about 9h 05m. Cathay Pacific provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,021. The distance between Hong Kong and Sydney is about 7387 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Hong Kong to Sydney round-trip?
Hong Kong Airlines, at $700, was found to be the cheapest airline from Hong Kong to Sydney.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Qantas Airways and Cathay Pacific. Users have found that Hong Kong Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Hong Kong to Sydney one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Scoot. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $304. Users have also found prices from $377 and $425 on Cebu Pacific and Hainan Airlines, respectively.
What are the most reliable airlines from Hong Kong to Sydney?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Hong Kong to Sydney consider choosing Hong Kong Airlines(90%), Turkish Airlines(90%) or SWISS(81%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from Hong Kong to Sydney?
The cheapest flight price from Hong Kong to Sydney is $563. On average you can expect to pay $1,644. The most popular route, (Hong Kong Intl - Sydney Kingsford Smith), can usually be booked for $814.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Hong Kong to Sydney?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Hong Kong to Sydney 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 Hong Kong to Sydney?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Hong Kong to Sydney (average of $899). Flying from Hong Kong to Sydney in January is currently the most expensive (average of $1,445). 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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