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✈️ Cheap flights to Australia
Compare fares to Australia from hundreds of airlines and travel sites – fly into Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD). Find the best time to fly, flight times from major cities and every airport.
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🛬 Airports in Australia
| Code | Airport | City | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| SYD | Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl | Sydney | Main |
| NTL | Newcastle | Williamtown | Main |
| OOL | Gold Coast | Gold Coast | Main |
| WTB | Toowoomba Wellcamp | Toowoomba | Main |
| MEL | Melbourne | Melbourne | Main |
| BNE | Brisbane Intl | Brisbane | Main |
| AVV | Melbourne Avalon Intl | Geelong/Melbourne | Main |
| MCY | Sunshine Coast | Maroochydore | Main |
| HBA | Hobart Intl | Hobart (Cambridge) | Main |
| ADL | Adelaide Intl | Adelaide | Main |
…and 105 more airports.
Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth are the main international gateways, with further international flights into Adelaide, Cairns, Darwin and the Gold Coast. Cruise ships also call at major ports.
📅 Best time to fly to Australia
Best: September-November and March-May – mild, pleasant weather in the south, wildflowers in spring and comfortable conditions for city breaks.
Cheaper shoulder season: May-October for the tropical north and Red Centre – the dry season brings sunny days, though southern cities are cool in winter.
Avoid: No bad time – just avoid the tropical north's wet season (roughly November-April) if you want easy road access, and the Outback in mid-summer heat.
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⏱️ Flight times to Australia
| Route | Distance | Flight time (nonstop) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| London → Sydney | 17,020 km | 21 h 10 min* | |
| New York → Sydney | 16,013 km | 20 h 00 min* | |
| Los Angeles → Sydney | 12,060 km | 15 h 10 min | |
| Chicago → Sydney | 14,862 km | 18 h 35 min* | |
| Miami → Sydney | 15,021 km | 18 h 45 min* | |
| San Francisco → Sydney | 11,949 km | 15 h 05 min | |
| Toronto → Sydney | 15,554 km | 19 h 25 min* | |
| Paris → Sydney | 16,945 km | 21 h 05 min* | |
| Frankfurt → Sydney | 16,497 km | 20 h 35 min* | |
| Dubai → Sydney | 12,044 km | 15 h 10 min | |
| Delhi → Sydney | 10,435 km | 13 h 15 min | |
| Mumbai → Sydney | 10,159 km | 12 h 55 min | |
| Singapore → Sydney | 6,294 km | 8 h 15 min |
Flight times are estimates for a nonstop flight; with a connection allow 2–5 hours more. * Very long routes usually need a stop.
📍 Where to go in Australia
- Sydney – The Opera House, Harbour Bridge and dozens of beaches make it one of the world's most beautiful cities.
- Melbourne – Australia's cultural capital is famed for coffee, galleries, sport and a lively food scene.
- Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park – The spiritual heart of the Outback, sacred to the Anangu people and unforgettable at dawn.
- Great Barrier Reef & Cairns – Base yourself in Cairns or Port Douglas for reef trips and the Daintree rainforest.
- The Whitsundays – Sail turquoise waters to Whitehaven Beach, famed for its dazzling silica sand.
- Tasmania – Rugged national parks, convict history at Port Arthur and the quirky MONA museum in Hobart.
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Flights to Australia: questions
What is the main airport in Australia?
The main international airport is Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD) in Sydney. Other airports with scheduled flights include Williamtown (NTL), Gold Coast (OOL), Toowoomba (WTB).
How long is the flight from London to Australia?
A nonstop flight from London to Sydney covers about 17,020 km and takes around 21 h 10 min. With a connection, plan for a few extra hours.
When is the best time to fly to Australia?
September-November and March-May – mild, pleasant weather in the south, wildflowers in spring and comfortable conditions for city breaks.
When is the cheapest time to fly to Australia?
Fares are usually lowest outside the peak season. Good-value months: May-October for the tropical north and Red Centre – the dry season brings sunny days, though southern cities are cool in winter.
Do I need a visa to fly to Australia?
It depends on your passport. See our Australia visa & entry guide for the rules, then check with the official embassy before you book.
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