Cheap flights from Australia to the United Arab Emirates from $437

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DXB
17 Jan — 24 Jan1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Australia to United Arab Emirates

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Cheapest flights from Australia to United Arab Emirates
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Australia to United Arab Emirates. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 December 2025.

Wed 31/1211:10BNE - DXB
1 stop35h 55mChina Eastern
Wed 7/121:05DXB - BNE
1 stop29h 55mChina Eastern
Deal found 16/12$1,607
Wed 31/1211:10BNE - AUH
1 stop40h 20mChina Eastern
Tue 6/123:30AUH - BNE
1 stop27h 30mChina Eastern
Deal found 17/12$1,607
Wed 31/1211:10BNE - DXB
2 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 30/120:50DXB - BNE
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,620
Sat 27/1220:15MEL - DXB
1 stop34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,641
Mon 22/1221:15MEL - DXB
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 29/1222:30DXB - MEL
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$1,676
Thu 18/1210:15BNE - DXB
1 stop19h 50mChina Southern
Wed 24/1201:55DXB - BNE
1 stop24h 20mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,697
Wed 31/1208:40MEL - DXB
1 stop40h 40mChina Southern
Wed 7/101:55DXB - MEL
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$1,729
Thu 25/1220:40SYD - DXB
1 stop33h 35mAir China
Wed 4/201:15DXB - SYD
1 stop31h 15mAir China
Deal found 15/12$1,737
Wed 24/1222:00SYD - DXB
1 stop33h 05mChina Southern
Sun 28/1201:55DXB - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 15/12$1,746
Tue 30/1208:40MEL - DXB
1 stop40h 40mChina Southern
Wed 7/101:55DXB - MEL
1 stop21h 55mChina Southern
Deal found 16/12$1,746
Fri 26/1208:10SYD - DXB
1 stop22h 55mChina Southern
Tue 30/1201:55DXB - SYD
1 stop21h 40mChina Southern
Deal found 14/12$1,749
Wed 31/1221:40MEL - DXB
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/101:55DXB - MEL
2 stops29h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$1,753

Find flight deals from Australia to United Arab Emirates

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Australia to United Arab Emirates flight deals. Data was last updated 18 December 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,106

One-way from

$437

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,278

Good round-trip deal

$1,589 or less

Good one-way deal

$768 or less
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/6-10/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 97h 30m total
  • Australia to United Arab Emirates
8/3
  • 8/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 15m total
  • Australia to United Arab Emirates
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($227 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($68 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Australia to United Arab Emirates.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Australia to United Arab Emirates.

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Australia to United Arab Emirates 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 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
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MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

22:30-01:10

2 stops57h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/2

21:20-11:00

3 stops54h 40m

$1,153

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Wed 28/1

22:30-21:30

1 stop30h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 31/1

23:30-12:00

1 stop29h 30m

$1,186

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

21:30-21:30

1 stop31h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/2

23:30-13:35

1 stop31h 05m

$1,194

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 30/1

13:10-02:45

2 stops20h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/2

18:00-08:30

3 stops31h 30m

$1,212

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 30/1

10:45-19:00

3 stops39h 15m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 6/2

18:00-07:30

3 stops30h 30m

$1,232

BrisbaneAbu Dhabi

BNE - AUH

BNEAUH

Brisbane

Tue 10/2

21:00-21:30

1 stop30h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 10/3

23:30-09:00

1 stop27h 30m

$1,250

SydneyAbu Dhabi

SYD - AUH

SYDAUH

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 1/2

13:35-03:30

2 stops20h 55m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sat 14/2

07:00-06:15

3 stops40h 15m

$1,280

MelbourneDubai

MEL - DXB

MELDXB

Melbourne

Sat 21/3

21:40-20:30

1 stop29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sat 18/4

22:20-14:20

1 stop34h 00m

$1,294

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Fri 23/1

14:00-21:30

1 stop38h 30m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Fri 30/1

23:30-14:05

1 stop31h 35m

$1,301

MelbourneAbu Dhabi

MEL - AUH

MELAUH

Melbourne

Thu 29/1

14:00-01:10

2 stops66h 10m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 5/2

21:20-11:00

2 stops30h 40m

$1,304

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 16/12

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Best time to book a flight from Australia to United Arab Emirates

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Australia to the United Arab Emirates

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Australia to United Arab Emirates?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to United Arab Emirates (average of $781). Flying from Australia to United Arab Emirates in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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 AU to AE?

Find hourly flight availability from Australia to United Arab Emirates. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 December 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 12% on flights from Australia to United Arab Emirates by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Australia to United Arab Emirates?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Australia to United Arab Emirates. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Australia to United Arab Emirates flight should consider departing on Monday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Australia to United Arab Emirates

Explore weekly flight availability from Australia to United Arab Emirates. 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 18 December 2025.

The most flights from AU0 to AE0 are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

How often are flights from Australia to the United Arab Emirates delayed?

About 8% of weekly flights between Australia and United Arab Emirates have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 121 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Australia to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Monday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Australia to the United Arab Emirates flights?

Over the past year, Emirates have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.

Reviews of airlines servicing United Arab Emirates

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to United Arab Emirates. 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 United Arab Emirates. Reviews last updated 18 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Australia to the United Arab Emirates, such as Emirates, Qantas Airways, andChina Southern. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Peter,Nov 2025

HKT - DXB

Great flight and the best food I’ve had on a plane

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Australia to United Arab Emirates flight route?

  • How long is the flight from Australia to United Arab Emirates?

    A quick flight from Australia to United Arab Emirates can take about 23h. China Eastern provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,374. Airlines will cover a distance of 9035 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Australia to United Arab Emirates one-way?

    $297 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Royal Brunei Airlines and Hainan Airlines, with prices starting from $390 and $392, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Australia to United Arab Emirates that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Australia to United Arab Emirates flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Australia to United Arab Emirates?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Australia to United Arab Emirates.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Australia to United Arab Emirates?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Australia to United Arab Emirates 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 Australia to United Arab Emirates?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Australia to United Arab Emirates (average of $781). Flying from Australia to United Arab Emirates in April is currently the most expensive (average of $1,049). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Australia to United Arab Emirates

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Australia to United Arab Emirates. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 18 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hainan AirlinesCheapest$718Average$1,080FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Singapore AirlinesCheapest$774Average$1,611FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$802Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Batik AirCheapest$834Average$1,298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Cebu PacificCheapest$873Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time64%
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Air ChinaCheapest$907Average$990FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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China SouthernCheapest$922Average$1,816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Royal Brunei AirlinesCheapest$931Average$1,404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time84%
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China EasternCheapest$934Average$1,164FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Philippine AirlinesCheapest$969Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
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