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Cheap flights from Sydney to Dubai, United Arab Emirates from AED 1,557

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 15/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — DXB
23 Apr — 30 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Dubai Intl are usually found in May or November, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Dubai
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Dubai. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 March 2026.

Sun 3/511:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 10/520:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/3AED 2,637
Mon 11/520:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Fri 29/520:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop30h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 22/3AED 2,644
Tue 12/511:00
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop38h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 29/520:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 19/3AED 2,648
Sun 14/620:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop28h 30m
China Eastern
Wed 16/920:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 24/3AED 2,666
Mon 20/420:30
SYD
-
DXB
1 stop28h 25m
China Eastern
Mon 27/420:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/3AED 2,865
Fri 8/510:05
SYD
-
DXB
2 stops38h 50m
China Eastern
Fri 15/520:30
DXB
-
SYD
1 stop34h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 23/3AED 2,905

Find flight deals from Sydney to Dubai

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Dubai (DXB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 24 March 2026.

Round-trip from

AED 2,637

One-way from

AED 1,557

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

AED 4,411
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 3/5-10/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 30m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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15/7
  • 15/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 10m total
  • Sydney to Dubai
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (AED 1,123 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (AED 317 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Dubai 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 220,657 searches. Data last updated 24 March 2026.
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Price

Cheapest return flight

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 25/4

10:00-19:00

3 stops39h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/5

20:30-12:35

1 stop34h 05m

AED 3,129

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 2/5

10:00-19:00

3 stops39h 00m

Dubai Intl

Fri 15/5

20:30-08:00

3 stops53h 30m

AED 3,162

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

20:20-20:20

1 stop30h 00m

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

22:20-14:15

1 stop33h 55m

AED 3,515

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

10:00-09:50

2 stops29h 50m

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

17:10-20:30

2 stops21h 20m

AED 5,020
Fastest return journey

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 3/6

21:10-05:40

Nonstop14h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sat 6/6

02:15-22:05

Nonstop13h 50m

AED 5,042

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 5/5

20:10-04:30

Nonstop14h 20m

Dubai Intl

Tue 12/5

22:30-06:25

1 stop25h 55m

AED 5,053

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 9/4

09:50-00:50

1 stop21h 00m

Dubai Intl

Tue 21/4

03:50-06:25

1 stop20h 35m

AED 5,057

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Thu 4/6

21:10-05:40

Nonstop14h 30m

Dubai Intl

Sun 7/6

21:40-17:30

Nonstop13h 50m

AED 5,061

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 1/9

06:00-14:10

Nonstop14h 10m

Dubai Intl

Tue 15/9

22:30-06:25

1 stop25h 55m

AED 5,068

SydneyDubai

SYD - DXB

SYDDXB

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sun 3/5

06:00-14:10

Nonstop14h 10m

Dubai Intl

Sat 9/5

03:50-06:25

1 stop20h 35m

AED 5,068

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Best time to book a flight from Sydney to Dubai

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sydney to Dubai

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sydney to Dubai?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Sydney to Dubai. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sydney to Dubai is 57 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 Dubai?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Dubai (average of AED 1,851). Flying from Sydney to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,114). 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 DXB?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Dubai. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 March 2026.

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

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Reviews of airlines servicing Dubai

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dubai. 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 Dubai. Reviews last updated 24 March 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates,Qantas Airways, andEtihad Airways from Sydney to Dubai. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
1,009 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,429 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very Good
3,542 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Mar 2026

DAC - DXB

This is NOT a ratings for emirates but more so for Kayak isn’t it a little tone deaf to be sending out your automated surveys in the middle of a war when most flights are cancelled due to the airspace being closed?

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Dubai. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Sydney to Dubai?

    If you book a flight from Sydney to Dubai, you will be flying from Kingsford Smith to Dubai Intl. Flights to Dubai Intl (DXB) from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) take 14h 10m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Kingsford Smith to Dubai per day from 3 airlines.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Dubai flight route?

    Flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Dubai Intl have been viewed 33 times in the past calendar month.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to Dubai?

    For as low as AED 5,020, China Eastern can have you in Dubai from Sydney in 29h 50m. Airlines will cover a distance of 12035 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    According to our current data, Etihad Airways (AED 3,788), Emirates (AED 4,443), and Qantas Airways (AED 4,886) offers the cheapest pricing from Sydney to Dubai. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 15% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Dubai?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Sydney to Dubai consider choosing ITA Airways(78%), Condor(67%) or Qantas Airways(62%), as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Dubai?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Dubai 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 Dubai?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Dubai (average of AED 1,851). Flying from Sydney to Dubai in December is currently the most expensive (average of AED 3,114). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestAED 3,788AverageAED 3,804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EmiratesCheapestAED 4,443AverageAED 5,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapestAED 4,886AverageAED 6,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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