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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 1:45 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:35 pm and lands at 2:20 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 45m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sydney to Hervey Bay.

A nonstop flight from Sydney to Hervey Bay takes 1h 45m, covering 604 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Sydney to Hervey Bay range from $150 to $288, with an average of $199 over the past 12 months. Anything below $150 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 49% above the $199 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $183 round-trip, compared to $321 via a layover through Melbourne (MEL).

Jetstar is the only airline operating Sydney to Hervey Bay flights. 77% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $20–$40 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A320-100/200 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Jetstar and Qantas Airways. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A320neo variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on Sydney to Hervey Bay flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Sydney to Hervey Bay are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $317, which is 217% above the typical average for this route.

Hervey Bay Airport (HVB) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $26 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Dollar
• Sixt
• Budget
• Hertz

Flights from Sydney to Hervey Bay usually depart from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) and arrive at Hervey Bay (HVB).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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 Hervey Bay route, 23% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 45m.

Connecting flights from Sydney to Hervey Bay most commonly pass through:

• Brisbane (BNE) - 94% of one-stop connections
• Melbourne (MEL) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 53% on flights from Sydney to Hervey Bay. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $174 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $365, a difference of $191.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Jetstar operates flights between Sydney and Hervey Bay.

Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 20m, compared with 6h 39m via Melbourne (MEL).

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

• Jetstar: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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