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✈️ Cheap flights from Sydney to Bali
Compare Sydney – Bali fares from hundreds of airlines and travel sites. The trip is about 4,622 km and takes around 6 h 15 min nonstop.
📏 Distance4,622 km (2,872 miles)
⏱️ Flight timeabout 6 h 15 min nonstop
🕒 Time differenceBali is 3 hours behind Sydney
🛫 AirportsSYD → DPS
💸 Cheapest monthNov 2026 – from $331
📅 Cheapest months to fly Sydney → Bali
- $501Oct 26
- $331Nov 26
- $408Dec 26
- $404Jan 27
- $383Feb 27
- $414Mar 27
- $501Apr 27
- $451May 27
- $537Aug 27
- $579Sep 27
Lowest fares our Fare agent saw for each month. Prices change daily.
🌞 Best time to visit Indonesia
Best: May–September: the dry season across most islands, with sunny days ideal for beaches, diving and volcano hikes.
Shoulder season: April and October: green landscapes, fewer crowds and mostly good weather.
Weather by month in Denpasar (Bali)
- 31°Jan🌧
- 31°Feb🌧
- 31°Mar🌧
- 32°Apr⛅
- 31°May⛅
- 30°Jun☀️
- 29°Jul☀️
- 30°Aug☀️
- 30°Sep☀️
- 31°Oct⛅
- 32°Nov🌧
- 31°Dec🌧
Average daytime highs (°C) and how rainy each month is.
📍 Things to do when you land
- Watch sunrise at Borobudur – See mist lift from the jungle and volcanoes around the world's largest Buddhist temple.
- Meet Komodo dragons – Walk with a ranger on Komodo or Rinca to see the world's largest lizards in the wild.
- Wander Ubud's rice terraces – Stroll through emerald terraces, temples and craft villages in Bali's cultural heart.
- Dive Raja Ampat – Explore some of the most biodiverse coral reefs on the planet in remote West Papua.
💡 Tips for a cheaper ticket
Money hackEat your big meal at lunch
Many restaurants serve a cheaper set lunch menu – the same food as dinner for a fraction of the price.
Money hackAlways pay in the local currency
When a card machine offers to charge you in your home currency, say no – the conversion rate is almost always worse.
Sydney to Bali flights: questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to Bali?
A nonstop flight from Sydney to Bali takes about 6 h 15 min for the 4,622 km (2,872 miles) trip. Flights with a connection take longer – usually 2 to 5 hours more.
How far is Bali from Sydney?
Bali is about 4,622 km (2,872 miles) from Sydney as the plane flies.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Bali?
Right now Bali is 3 hours behind Sydney. Daylight saving changes can shift this by an hour during the year.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Bali?
Recently the lowest fares were in Nov 2026, from about $331. Prices change daily.
Which airports serve Sydney and Bali?
From Sydney: Sydney Kingsford Smith Intl (SYD). In Bali: Denpasar I Gusti Ngurah Rai Intl (DPS).
Do I need a visa for Indonesia?
It depends on your passport – see our Indonesia visa & entry guide.
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