What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Xiamen on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $701.

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

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Xiamen flights?

Over the past year, XiamenAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

How often are flights from Sydney to Xiamen delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between Sydney and Xiamen have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Xiamen?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 52m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Xiamen flights?

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

How popular is this Sydney to Xiamen flight route?

This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl was viewed by 1,965 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

How long is the flight from Sydney to Xiamen?

Departing from Sydney to Xiamen will take you 25h 15m. The distance from Sydney to Xiamen is about 7376 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Xiamen round-trip?

According to our current data, Hainan Airlines ($472), Sichuan Airlines ($594), and China Eastern ($626) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Xiamen. Hainan Airlines is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Xiamen ranges from 27.0 - 184.0 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 184.0 mm. December is typically the driest time to visit Xiamen when rainfall is around 27.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Xiamen, 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 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

On average you can expect to pay $1,088 for a flight from Sydney to Xiamen. The cheapest flight overall is $414 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Xiamen Gaoqi Intl) is currently priced at $763.

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

Consider XiamenAir, China Southern or Cathay Pacific when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Xiamen.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Xiamen by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Mon 9/11

16:50-16:50

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10:50-22:15

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Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

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Sun 15/11

11:05-00:05

2 stops40h 00m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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$471

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

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Wed 18/11

11:10-20:20

2 stops36h 10m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

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Sat 21/11

12:35-18:50

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Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$608

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

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Mon 30/11

22:05-17:50

2 stops22h 45m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$721

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

SYDXMN

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 11/11

06:05-19:30

2 stops40h 25m

Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

Wed 31/12

00:00-02:00

Nonstop0h 00m

$740

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SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith - XMN Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

SYDXMN

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Sat 31/10

15:10-13:25

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Xiamen Gaoqi Intl

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20:35-20:25

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17:15-09:05

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$779

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10:50-22:15

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20:30-09:05

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Xiamen is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Xiamen (average of $803). Flying from Sydney to Xiamen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,392). 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 SYD to XMN?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Xiamen as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Xiamen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Xiamen flights typically cost between $875 and $1,183 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $672 on Hainan Airlines (17 Oct–17 Dec).

Reviews of airlines servicing Xiamen

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Sydney to Xiamen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Excellent services. The staff were amazing. Although if there was something that I could suggest to improve the services I’d say that snacks and drinks should be offered in between meals. Other than that then it was a lovely flight.

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China Southern

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China Eastern

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How popular is this Sydney to Xiamen flight route?
This flight path from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Xiamen Gaoqi Intl was viewed by 1,965 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
How long is the flight from Sydney to Xiamen?
Departing from Sydney to Xiamen will take you 25h 15m. The distance from Sydney to Xiamen is about 7376 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Xiamen round-trip?
According to our current data, Hainan Airlines ($472), Sichuan Airlines ($594), and China Eastern ($626) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Xiamen. Hainan Airlines is 56% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Xiamen?
On average you can expect to pay $1,088 for a flight from Sydney to Xiamen. The cheapest flight overall is $414 while the most popular route, (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Xiamen Gaoqi Intl) is currently priced at $763.
Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Xiamen that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Xiamen flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Xiamen?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Xiamen.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Xiamen?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Xiamen 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 Xiamen?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Xiamen (average of $803). Flying from Sydney to Xiamen in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,392). 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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Hainan Airlines	Cheapest$472	Average$685	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%	Search Hainan Airlines flights
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$594	Average$1,738	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%	Search Sichuan Airlines flights
China Eastern	Cheapest$626	Average$745	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search China Eastern flights
China Southern	Cheapest$675	Average$842	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search China Southern flights
Cathay Pacific	Cheapest$792	Average$1,047	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Cathay Pacific flights
XiamenAir	Cheapest$925	Average$1,288	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time49%	Search XiamenAir flights

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The best time to book flights from Sydney to Xiamen is 61 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Xiamen as you normally would.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Sydney to Xiamen?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sydney to Xiamen flights typically cost between $875 and $1,183 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $672 on Hainan Airlines (17 Oct–17 Dec).

How often are flights from Sydney to Xiamen delayed?

About 32% of weekly flights between Sydney and Xiamen have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 95 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Sydney to Xiamen flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning 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?

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

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Sydney to Xiamen flights?

Over the past year, XiamenAir have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 32% of flights being delayed.

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

Guangzhou (CAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% of one-stop itineraries from Sydney to Xiamen on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

Haikou (HAK) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of $701.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Sydney to Xiamen?

Flights via Hong Kong (HKG) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 13h 52m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Sydney to Xiamen?

Flights via Beijing (PEK) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 25m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Xiamen

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Hainan Airlines,Cathay Pacific, andChina Southern from Sydney to Xiamen by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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Sydney to Xiamen flights typically cost between $875 and $1,183 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was $672 on Hainan Airlines (17 Oct–17 Dec).