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Cheapest return flight
₹ 97,406
Typical prices: ₹ 118,709-₹ 165,596
IndiGo
Tue 13/2Tue 27/2
SYD - DXB • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
₹ 137,794
Typical prices: ₹ 127,430-₹ 176,299
Emirates
Sat 3/3Sat 17/3
SYD - DXB • Direct
Direct flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 14h 27m
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Avoid delays
Emirates
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
19 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 19 weeks in advance save around 25% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 9% price drop
December
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU)
Cheapest • Avg ₹ 77,686 (return)
Melbourne (MEL)
Shortest trip • 18h 09m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Dubai (SYD-DXB)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Dubai

Sat, 13 Feb - Sat, 27 Feb
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16:30 - 09:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
47h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Bengaluru Intl
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10:20 - 07:35DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 15m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi
₹ 97,406IndiGo
3+ days ago
Wed, 17 Mar - Sun, 21 Mar
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11:40 - 21:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
40h 35m2 stops Singapore Changi Chennai
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10:20 - 07:35DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 15m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi
₹ 100,827IndiGo
3+ days ago
Wed, 3 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar
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16:30 - 09:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
47h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Bengaluru Intl
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10:20 - 06:35DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 15m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi
₹ 101,207IndiGo
2 days ago
Wed, 3 Mar - Wed, 17 Mar
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11:40 - 09:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
28h 40m2 stops Singapore Changi Bengaluru Intl
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10:20 - 06:35DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 15m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi
₹ 101,397IndiGo
1 day ago
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
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16:30 - 17:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
31h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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10:20 - 07:35DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 15m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi
₹ 106,719IndiGo
1 hour ago
Tue, 26 Jan - Tue, 16 Feb
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11:40 - 19:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
39h 15m2 stops Singapore Changi Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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20:55 - 07:25DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 30m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₹ 112,325IndiGo
1 hour ago
Sun, 7 Feb - Wed, 10 Feb
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16:30 - 09:20SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
47h 50m2 stops Singapore Changi Bengaluru Intl
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12:15 - 07:25DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
36h 10m3 stops Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl Chennai Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai
₹ 112,896IndiGo
2 days ago
Wed, 18 Nov - Mon, 1 Feb
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11:30 - 18:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
38h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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20:25 - 09:50DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 25m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
₹ 118,122Philippine Airlines
2 days ago
Fri, 20 Nov - Mon, 1 Feb
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11:30 - 18:45SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
38h 15m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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20:25 - 09:50DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 25m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
₹ 119,833Philippine Airlines
2 days ago
Mon, 22 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
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06:35 - 11:15SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
35h 40m3 stops Denpasar Bali Ngurah Rai Chennai Mumbai Chhatrapati Shivaji Intl
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10:20 - 06:35DXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
37h 15m2 stops Chennai Singapore Changi
₹ 119,928IndiGo
22 hours ago
Booking Insights

Price, demand, and travel trends for Sydney to Dubai flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Dubai?

Return flights from Sydney to Dubai typically range from ₹ 118,709 to ₹ 165,596. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 97,406 on IndiGo.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Dubai?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Dubai. It's 4% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 6% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Dubai?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Dubai at ₹ 122,684 return.
•December (₹ 164,782) and January (₹ 144,921) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 34% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Sydney to Dubai the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Dubai are cheapest 19 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 25% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Sydney to Dubai flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

₹ 52,932
Beat the crowds with an average 61% drop in travellers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 143% increase in travellers.
One-way flight from Sydney to Dubai

When to book flights from Sydney to Dubai

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sydney to Dubai based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Sydney to Dubai flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Sydney to Dubai:

    • Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 20:27
    • Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 12:12.

    The flight takes about 14h 27m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Sydney to Dubai.

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Dubai?

    A direct flight from Sydney to Dubai takes 14h 27m, covering 19,368 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Sydney to Dubai?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Sydney to Dubai flight?

    Return flights from Sydney to Dubai range from ₹ 118,709 to ₹ 165,596, with an average of ₹ 135,220 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 118,709 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Sydney to Dubai flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 5% above the ₹ 135,220 route average. Book 19 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Sydney to Dubai?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 77,686 return via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared with ₹ 142,449 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Sydney to Dubai?

    Emirates is the only airline operating Sydney to Dubai flights. 85% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    The Airbus A380-800 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and Emirates. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-300ER variants.

  • How are flight departures from Sydney to Dubai spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Dubai flights, with 66% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • How are flight prices from Sydney to Dubai looking right now?

    One-way fares from Sydney to Dubai are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about ₹ 88,768, which is 20% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Dubai Intl Airport (DXB)?

    Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around ₹ 2,532 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Autostrad Rent A Car
    • AMEX
    • Alamo
    • Europcar
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Sydney to Dubai?

    Flights from Sydney to Dubai usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Dubai Intl (DXB).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed from Sydney to Dubai?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Sydney to Dubai route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 1h 44m.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Sydney to Dubai pass through?

    One-stop flights from Sydney to Dubai most commonly connect through:

    • Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 15% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) – 9% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 9% on flights from Sydney to Dubai. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 130,951 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at ₹ 143,495, a difference of ₹ 12,544.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines fly from Sydney to Dubai?

    Only Emirates operates flights between Sydney and Dubai.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Sydney to Dubai?

    Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 18h 09m, compared to 18h 34m via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN) and 18h 47m via Brisbane (BNE).

  • What is the time difference between Sydney and Dubai?

    Dubai is 7 hours behind Sydney (Gulf Time vs Eastern Australia Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Dubai?

    Some of the most popular sights in Dubai are Burj Khalifa, Dubai Mall, and Burj Al Arab. These are among the most viewed places in Dubai on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Sydney to Dubai flights?

    Among airlines operating Sydney to Dubai flights:

    • Emirates: offers free seat selection
    • Qantas Airways: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Sydney to Dubai flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Emirates: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Sydney to Dubai flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Thursday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Thursday flights average ₹ 130,951, which is about ₹ 12,544 less than Wednesday fares (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 19 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 25% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Sydney to Dubai trip for November. Fares historically average ₹ 122,684 return in that month – typically ₹ 42,098 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Chengdu Tianfu Intl Airport (TFU) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages ₹ 77,686 return on this route – about ₹ 64,763 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Dubai Intl Airport.

    • Premier Inn Dubai International Airport
    • Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre
    • Mövenpick Grand Al Bustan Dubai

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