SYD - DXB

AED 1,579 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Dubai – Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Sydney to Dubai departing on 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Save 14% or more on flights. Compare deals from all over the web.

Never overpay with our price tracking tools.

Filter searches by price, airline and more to find your best flights.

Everything you should know

Cheapest return fare
AED 4,157
Typical prices: AED 3,378-AED 5,167
Multiple Airlines
Thu 13/8Tue 18/8
SYD - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
AED 5,211
Typical prices: AED 4,851-AED 5,758
Emirates
Mon 24/8Thu 3/9
SYD - DXB • Direct
Top airlines
Cheapest • from AED 4,190 (return)
Best reviews • 8.1 score
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
+1
Airline reviews
Airline reviews
+1
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 14h 20m
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
+1
Direct flights
Direct flights
+1
Avoid delays
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg AED 3,962 (return)
Shortest trip • 18h 40m (one-way)
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 7 weeks in advance save around 3% compared to booking last minute.
Insights
Insights
Insights
Insights
When to travel
Cheapest • 11% price drop
Most popular
Good to know
Good to know
+1
+1
Good to know
Good to know
+1
Start a new search
KAYAK searches hundreds of sites at once to find you the best travel deals.
We hope you love your trip to Dubai!
Flight Deals
Booking Insights
Flight Deals

Cheap Flights from Sydney to Dubai (SYD-DXB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Sydney to Dubai that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent return flight deals from Sydney to Dubai

Thu, 13 Aug - Tue, 18 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 04:50
SYD
-
DXB
21h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
08:55 - 19:00
DXB
-
SYD
28h 05m
2 stops
AED 4,157Multiple Airlines
Thu, 17 Sep - Thu, 17 Dec
Air India Logo
20:35 - 18:15
SYD
-
DXB
27h 40m
1 stop
Air India Logo
09:55 - 19:15
DXB
-
SYD
26h 20m
1 stop
AED 4,190Air India
Thu, 10 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 00:10
SYD
-
DXB
17h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 19:20
DXB
-
SYD
20h 20m
2 stops
AED 4,197Multiple Airlines
Sat, 15 Aug - Sat, 22 Aug
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:35 - 17:25
SYD
-
DXB
26h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:45 - 06:15
DXB
-
SYD
28h 30m
3 stops
AED 4,204Multiple Airlines
Fri, 11 Sep - Wed, 23 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 04:05
SYD
-
DXB
21h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 19:20
DXB
-
SYD
20h 20m
2 stops
AED 4,212Multiple Airlines
Mon, 7 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 04:05
SYD
-
DXB
21h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:15 - 09:45
DXB
-
SYD
29h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,216Multiple Airlines
Tue, 1 Sep - Tue, 8 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 04:50
SYD
-
DXB
21h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:15 - 09:45
DXB
-
SYD
29h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,223Multiple Airlines
Sun, 6 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 00:10
SYD
-
DXB
17h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
22:15 - 09:45
DXB
-
SYD
29h 30m
1 stop
AED 4,230Multiple Airlines
Sat, 12 Sep - Tue, 22 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 00:10
SYD
-
DXB
17h 10m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 19:20
DXB
-
SYD
20h 20m
2 stops
AED 4,234Multiple Airlines
Sat, 29 Aug - Wed, 30 Sep
Multiple Airlines Logo
13:00 - 04:05
SYD
-
DXB
21h 05m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 19:25
DXB
-
SYD
20h 25m
2 stops
AED 4,245Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Dubai flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Dubai to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Sydney to Dubai?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Dubai departing in August.

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

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Dubai clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Sydney to Dubai, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Tuesday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Dubai, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly and Monday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Dubai is November, where tickets cost AED 4,263 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is AED 5,548 and AED 5,045 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Sydney to Dubai?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at AED 4,957 on average.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Dubai, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Dubai, you should book around 7 weeks before departure, which saves you about 3% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 19 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

AED 1,579
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 4% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
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.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Sydney to Dubai

  • Does Sydney Airport have lounge areas available to non-members?

    If you’re keen on escaping the noise of the boarding areas, you can relax or grab a quick bite to eat in one of Sydney Airport’s seven lounge areas. Six of the seven lounge areas can be accessed by non-members with a single-entry pass; fees vary between the lounges.

  • Are there any children’s play areas in Sydney Airport?

    Keeping your young ones entertained is made simple at Sydney Airport with several conveniently located children’s play areas on offer. There are four different play areas scattered throughout the departures area, near Gates 32, 50, 53 and 59, some of which feature interactive screens to keep older children engaged as well.

  • How much are taxis to Dubai city centre from the airport?

    Getting to Dubai city centre from the airport by taxi can take around 45 minutes depending on the time of day and traffic conditions. Fares start at around 75 AED ($29) to get to the main hotel areas and attractions in the centre. Most taxis don’t offer flat fees to different locations, so make sure to choose a cab that runs the meter.

  • Is there an on-site hotel at Dubai International Airport?

    Whether you have an early flight or would simply prefer to stay close to your terminal, there are three different on-site accommodation options at Dubai International Airport: the Dubai International Airport Hotel, Sleep ‘N Fly sleep pods and SnoozeCubes sleep cabins. These options vary in price to suit travellers on different budgets.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Dubai?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Dubai was AED 1,579 for a one-way ticket and AED 4,157 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sydney to Dubai?

    On your way to Dubai, you’ll fly out from Sydney Kingsford Smith. You’ll be landing at Dubai Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Dubai?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Dubai flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Dubai?

    The Airbus A380-800 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Dubai flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    oneworld is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sydney and Dubai.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Dubai?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Dubai on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Dubai, Emirates or Qantas Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Dubai are Emirates and Qantas Airways. With an average price for the route of AED 5,076 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Qantas Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of AED 7,202 and an overall rating of 7.5.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Dubai.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Dubai?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Dubai from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Dubai with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Dubai?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Dubai from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Dubai

  • Flights from Sydney to Dubai with no stops can be found, but flights between the two cities often have a layover in Manila, Bangkok, Singapore, Abu Dhabi or another city along the way. Flights are operated by both standard and budget airlines and land at Dubai International Airport, which lies about 3 miles east of Dubai.
  • If you need to refuel with a snack before your flight, Sydney Airport features a long list of different airport restaurants where you can grab anything from a quick bite to a full meal. Japanese food, Lebanese meals, pubs, fast food options, cafés and several other alternatives are available to hungry travellers.
  • Parking at Sydney Airport is easy to book in advance via the airport’s online parking reservation system. The car parks at Sydney Airport range from more affordable economy options to premier and valet services, with fees starting at approximately $30 per day. A free shuttle travels between the budget car parks and the terminal every 15 minutes.
  • After your flight, you can get to Dubai city centre in a variety of ways. One of the most popular is taking the direct bus connection departing from the airport and stopping at several of Dubai’s central attractions and hotel areas. The bus fare to the city centre from the airport is approximately 3 AED ($1) and the trip takes about an hour.
  • Another way to get to the city centre from the airport after your flight from Sydney to Dubai is by metro. The metro can be accessed from the metro stops at Terminals 1 and 3, with the ride into the city centre taking approximately 90 minutes. Fares for the metro are about the same as for the bus.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Dubai Intl?

 
Nonstop data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying nonstop from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Dubai Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Dubai Intl

Monday

Emirates

Emirates

Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

See more direct flights

Direct returns

Dubai Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Emirates

Emirates

Tuesday

Emirates

Emirates

Wednesday

Emirates

Emirates

Thursday

Emirates

Emirates

Friday

Emirates

Emirates

Saturday

Emirates

Emirates

Sunday

Emirates

Emirates

See more direct flights

Reviews of the top airlines flying from Sydney to Dubai

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sydney to Dubai. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sydney to Dubai? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
EmiratesOverall score based on 3632 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.4Crew
7.9Food
8.2Entertainment
8.1Boarding
Airline reviews

Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

10.0 ExcellentNarasimha V Prasad, Jul 2026
JFK - DXB
Read more Emirates reviews

Boarding in New York was smooth and well organized. However, the boarding process in Dubai was less convenient. Passengers were asked to board an hour before departure, but after that we had to wait in another area that did not have enough seating capacity. To make matters worse, the flight was officially delayed by an hour, followed by an additional 45-minute delay while on the aircraft. The food was excellent and exceeded expectations. Seating comfort was decent for Economy Class, and considering the fare category, I have no major complaints. The entertainment system was outstanding. Being able to watch a FIFA match live during the flight was a completely new and enjoyable experience for me, making the journey much more engaging.

Emirates has a professional approach to assisting passengers. Staff are helpful and friendly. On our trip from Warsaw to Dubai one air hostessstands out. Nourchen went out of her way to make is feel special. She took a picture of us and gave it to us in a card with a personal message. A highlight of our trip.

The flight was literally cancelled by emirates and you sent me to a scammer website of Underpricer.com for the tickets who still has not provided a refund for one ticket. Kayak has gone seriously downhill. If you are going to redirect people to a site then ensure they are reputable and not untrustworthy scammers. Am never using kayak again after this experience. And update your algorithm or whatever so you don’t send out auto emails checking on flight experience of cancelled flights due a literal WAR!! also I have complained about underpricer and nothing from kayak. So disappointing

Difficult to find some food option for gluten and dairy allergy. May be a fruit salad would be better

Wifi was not operational for the whole trip. Other than this, flight was well received .

Food no so good. Extra charge to much for front seats cost me £163 then other people sat near me for nothing 🤬

Comfort and customer service from most if the crew was great. The crew reassigning passengers should consider the presence of infants when reassigning seats. Unfortunately a couple of oversized passengers were relocated next to us, making this segment a bit uncomfortable, as there was not only extra leg space required. I ended up swapping seats with my husband so our baby wouldn't be impacted. My husband travelled quite uncomfortable as the reassigned neighbour shoulder and arm ended up on my husband's seat

Seats are not as easy to move as you would hope in premium econo Y

The plane was very old and uncomfortable. Service was very slow!

Flight from Dubai to Zagreb very bad cabin crew. Bad food

My flight with Qantas was excellent, the crew were exceptional, the food was very good, and the seats were surprisingly spacious and comfortable. I was extremely disappointed when my checked bag did not make it onto my connecting flight, but was pleased with the ease of filing a report of a missing bag with Qantas at the Auckland airport - there, my pleasure ended. I can see, with an apple tag on my bag, that it is still in Sydney and has not moved in more than 30 hours. I shared the tracking information with Qantas and was assured when I filed the missing bag report that my bag would be delivered first thing the next morning on the next flight from Sydney to Auckland. Qantas' missing bag tracking feature still lists its status as "searching for your bag, check back later" more than a full 24 hours after filing the report despite my having shared tracking information, a photo of the bag, and calling the customer care line and being assured that an "urgent action message" had been sent to the team in Sydney. The lack of communication from Qantas' customer service department and the lack of action after an incredibly expensive business class ticket price is outrageous and has, definitively, affected my willingness to consider flying Qantas in the future, much less on long-haul international flights with high cost airfare.

Going from Sydney to London on a single flight number was very convenient, not having to worry about changing planes. Entertainment system on A380 economy cabin is very dated. Lavatories are small. The self serve refreshments have been significantly reduced since the A380 first started.

Great food and good entertainment options for the long flight.

It seems that qantas are trying hard to regain their status as Australia's premier airline. I only flew economy but happy with the service entertainment, food, configuration everything.

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Great. Airhostess was amazing. Dinner a little spicy! Could have had a mention beforehand about that though

The staff seemed a bit disinterested and some requests didn’t get answered. I finally got up and brought water for a passenger who had asked nicely 3 times for water. My headphones didn’t work and it took multiple requests to get them replaced.

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

Information on your arrival and departure airports