Cheap flights from Sydney to Dubai

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Sydney to Dubai and booking your next trip
Cheapest round-trip flights $1,121
Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia 1 stop 19 hr Thu, Aug 20 — Wed, Sep 2
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Dubai is currently $1,121
Cheapest one-way flight $726
Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia 1 stop 26 hr Wed, Jul 15
The cheapest one-way flight from Sydney to Dubai is currently $726
Cheapest nonstop flights $1,494
Emirates Nonstop 15 hr Thu, Jun 4 — Wed, Jun 17
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Sydney to Dubai is currently $1,494
Last-minute weekend getaway $1,469
Qatar Airways 1 stop 52 hr Fri, Jun 5 — Mon, Jun 8
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Sydney to Dubai is currently $1,469
Cheapest business class flights $3,963
Qantas, Royal Jordanian 2 stops 33 hr Thu, Aug 27 — Wed, Sep 9
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Sydney to Dubai is currently $3,963
Fastest flight 14 hr 10 min The fastest nonstop flight from Sydney to Dubai takes 14 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Dubai is typically July. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.
July
Cheapest
Typical prices: $750–1,350
May
Most expensive
Typical prices: $1,150–1,450

Popular airlines from Sydney to Dubai

  • Emirates
    Nonstop
    from $1,489
    Typical price: $1,450–2,200
    14 weekly nonstop flights
    SYD - DXB Every day
  • Qatar Airways
    from $1,270
    Typical price: $1,300–2,100
    56 weekly connecting flights
    SYD - DXB, SHJ Every day
  • Air India
    Typical price: $1,250–2,600
    12 weekly connecting flights
    SYD - DXB Every Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun
  • SriLankan
    from $1,658
    Typical price: $1,200–2,850
    3 weekly connecting flights
    SYD - DXB Every Tue, Fri, Sun

Popular airports near Sydney

  • Sydney Airport (SYD)
    Sydney Australia 17 min 6 mi
  • Canberra Airport (CBR)
    Canberra Australia 3 hr 2 min 152 mi
  • Newcastle Airport (NTL)
    Newcastle Australia 2 hr 7 min 82 mi
  • Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)
    Sydney Australia 52 min 26 mi

Popular airports near Dubai

  • Dubai International Airport (DXB)
    Dubai United Arab Emirates 28 min 6 mi
  • Sharjah International Airport (SHJ)
    Sharjah United Arab Emirates 35 min 17 mi
  • Zayed International Airport (AUH)
    Abu Dhabi United Arab Emirates 1 hr 11 min 66 mi
  • Fujairah International Airport (FJR)
    Fujairah United Arab Emirates 1 hr 18 min 66 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Sydney to Dubai

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Dubai are usually in July. Typical ticket prices in July range from $750 to $1,350.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $1,121. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $726.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Sydney to Dubai is $1,489, flying from Aug 20 to Sep 2.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Sydney to Dubai is $1,270, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest SriLankan flight from Sydney to Dubai is $1,658, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 25.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Dubai starts at $1,121 from Thu, Aug 20 to Wed, Sep 2. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $726 and departs on Wed, Jul 15.
14 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Sydney to Dubai.
Most visitors arrive Oct–Apr when the weather is warm and dry. With a desert climate, temperatures soar in the summer (Jun–Sep). Major events include the Dubai Shopping Festival (Jan–Feb); Dubai International Jazz Festival and Dubai Tennis Championships (both Feb–Mar); the Dubai World Cup horse race (Mar–Apr); and the Dubai International Film Festival (Nov–Dec). The major religious holidays are Ramadan, Eid Al Fitr and Eid Al Adha (all dates vary) when some restaurants may close temporarily.
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Sydney to Dubai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Sydney to Dubai really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Sydney to Dubai.

In terms of nonstop flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 14 nonstop flights per week. Emirates flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .

In terms of flights, Qatar Airways is the most popular. Qatar Airways offers 56 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) , Sharjah International Airport (SHJ) .

Other popular airlines flying from Sydney to Dubai are:
  • Air India offers 12 connecting flights per week. Air India flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
  • SriLankan offers 3 connecting flights per week. SriLankan flies from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Dubai International Airport (DXB) .
The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Sydney and Dubai.
The cheapest round-trip flight from Sydney to Dubai recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $1,121. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways, Virgin Australia from $726.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from Sydney to Dubai is $1,489, flying from Aug 20 to Sep 2.
  • The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Sydney to Dubai is $1,270, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 12.
  • The cheapest SriLankan flight from Sydney to Dubai is $1,658, flying from Jun 12 to Jun 25.
Emirates flies direct from Sydney to Dubai.
  • There are 14 Emirates direct flights from Sydney to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Dubai at price $1,469 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
Emirates flies direct from Sydney to Dubai.
  • There are 14 Emirates direct flights from Sydney to Dubai per week. Flights are available every day.
Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.
There are direct flights from Sydney to Dubai on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Sydney and Dubai start at $1,494 from Thu, Jun 4 to Wed, Jun 17 with Emirates.
It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Sydney to Dubai, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.
The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Sydney and Dubai start at $3,963 from Thu, Aug 27 to Wed, Sep 9 with Qantas, Royal Jordanian.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Sydney and Dubai start at $1,121 from Thu, Aug 20 to Wed, Sep 2.
To book business class trips from Sydney to Dubai, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.
The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Sydney and Dubai starts at $1,469 from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8 with Qatar Airways.
The cheapest last-minute deal between Sydney and Dubai at price $1,469 is offered by Qatar Airways from Fri, Jun 5 to Mon, Jun 8.
To find last-minute flight deals from Sydney to Dubai, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.

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