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Cheapest round-trip
$1,097
Typical prices: $1,205-$1,678
Air India
Sat 11/17Fri 11/23
SYD - DXB • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,448
Typical prices: $1,330-$1,811
Emirates
Mon 10/8Mon 10/22
SYD - DXB • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with Emirates. Average duration is 14h 23m
Direct flights
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Avoid delays
Emirates
Most punctual • 85% on-time
Morning
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
22 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 22 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 9% price drop
December
Most popular
Good to know
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Top layover airports
Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU)
Cheapest • Avg $788 (round-trip)
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 round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Dubai

Tue, Nov 17 - Mon, Nov 23
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8:45 pm - 12:10 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
22h 25m1 stop New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl
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9:20 pm - 10:00 amDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 40m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Bangkok Suvarnabhumi Ho Chi Minh City
$1,097Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 18 - Fri, Nov 13
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9:35 pm - 1:45 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
23h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
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7:40 pm - 10:45 amDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
32h 05m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$1,114Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20
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10:45 am - 9:25 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
29h 40m3 stops Kuala Lumpur Intl Manama Bahrain Intl Riyadh King Khaled Intl
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10:50 am - 8:35 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
26h 45m3 stops Manama Bahrain Intl Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,116Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20
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11:20 am - 9:05 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
40h 45m2 stops Singapore Changi Chennai
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10:15 pm - 10:45 amDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$1,134Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20
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2:00 pm - 12:10 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
17h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
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10:10 am - 8:35 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
27h 25m2 stops Colombo Bandaranaike Intl Kuala Lumpur Intl
$1,140Multiple Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Nov 8
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2:00 pm - 12:10 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
17h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
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10:00 pm - 10:45 amDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 45m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$1,148Multiple Airlines
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20
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2:00 pm - 12:10 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
17h 10m1 stop Singapore Changi
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3:30 pm - 8:20 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
21h 50m2 stops New Delhi Indira Gandhi Intl Singapore Changi
$1,186Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 22
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11:20 am - 10:25 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
30h 05m2 stops Singapore Changi Hyderabad Rajiv Gandhi Intl
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10:15 pm - 10:45 amDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
29h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
$1,234Multiple Airlines
Thu, Oct 8 - Thu, Oct 22
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6:00 am - 1:20 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
14h 20mnonstop
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10:15 pm - 7:05 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 50mnonstop
$1,448Emirates
Sun, Oct 4 - Tue, Oct 20
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9:45 pm - 5:15 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-DXB Dubai Intl
14h 30mnonstop
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10:15 pm - 7:05 pmDXB  Dubai Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
13h 50mnonstop
$1,448Emirates
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Price, demand and travel trends for Sydney to Dubai flights

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

Thursday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Dubai, it is 4% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 5% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Dubai at $1,256 round-trip.
•December ($1,675) and January ($1,507) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 33% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Sydney to Dubai the cheapest?

Flights from Sydney to Dubai are cheapest 22 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Dubai

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Duncan Madden

Duncan Madden

Expert on Emirates

Duncan is a freelance travel writer, copywriter and book author in constant search of travel stories and the perpetual sensation of being on holiday. He’s never happier than when on a dusty trail in search of empty waves or ducking under the piste tape in search of snowbound solitude. British born, living in Germany, but happiest heading for the horizon. His first book, Found in Translation, explores the etymologies and stories of country names around the world and is out now.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on DXB

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Key details for Sydney to Dubai flights

Low season

July

Cheapest flight

$600
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 8% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 21% increase in price.
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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 route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • 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 6:00 am and lands at 8:23 pm
    • Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 12:08 pm.

    The flight takes about 14h 23m.

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

    Three cabin classes are available on flights from Sydney to Dubai:

    • Economy Class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class

  • How long is a flight from Sydney to Dubai?

    A nonstop flight from Sydney to Dubai takes 14h 23m, covering 7,478 miles.

  • 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?

    Round-trip flights from Sydney to Dubai range from $1,205 to $1,678, with an average of $1,386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,205 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 4% above the route average of $1,386. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Sydney to Dubai?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $788 round-trip via Chengdu Tianfu Intl (TFU), compared to $1,494 for nonstop.

  • How does Emirates’s on-time performance compare to other airlines on Sydney to Dubai flights?

    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% of flights 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 $805, which is 6% above the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Dubai Intl Airport (DXB)?

    Dubai Intl Airport (DXB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Autostrad Rent A Car
    • Alamo
    • AMEX
    • 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).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Sydney to Dubai?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • 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 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

  • 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) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Shanghai Pu Dong (PVG) - 22% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 11% of one-stop connections
    • Singapore Changi (SIN) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Guangzhou Baiyun (CAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

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

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 9% on the Sydney to Dubai route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $1,334 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,463, a difference of $129. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines are available from Sydney to Dubai?

    Only Emirates operates flights between Sydney and Dubai.

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

    Flying via Melbourne (MEL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 18h 09m, compared with 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 6 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 extra legroom; 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

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should 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 can be flexible, aim for a Thursday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Thursday flights average $1,334 - about $129 less than Saturday (9% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 22 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% 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 $1,256 round-trip in that month - typically $419 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 layover option averages $788 round-trip on this route - about $705 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.
    - Dubai International Hotel
    - Premier Inn Dubai International Airport
    - Le Méridien Dubai Hotel & Conference Centre

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Dubai?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Dubai Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

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