Cheap flights from Hong Kong to Sydney (HKG–SYD)
Hong Kong
Australia
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Qantas fly Hong Kong to Sydney (HKG–SYD) nonstop and back, a great-circle distance of 7,390 km (4,590 mi).
- From
- HKG
- Hong Kong
- To
- SYD
- Sydney
- Nonstop
- Yes · 3 airlines
- Airlines
- CX · HX · QF
- Cheapest fare found
- HK$1,967 one-way
- Distance
- 7,390 km (4,590 mi)
- Time difference
- Sydney 3 hours ahead
- Most flights
- Cathay Pacific
- Time in the air
- 8h 30m · 8h 35m back
- On time (Touchdown Index)
- 84%
- Flights a week
- CX ~16 · HX ~3 · QF ~3
- Aircraft seen
- Airbus A350-900 · Airbus A330-300 · Boeing 777-300ER
Network data imported from airport and airline sources:· How we verify
Hong Kong to Sydney fares by month
Cheapest one-way fare found: HK$1,967 for December 2026 on Scoot (1 stop). Nonstop from HK$3,062.
- Oct ’26HK$2,470nonstop HK$3,062
- Nov ’26HK$2,362
- Dec ’26HK$1,967
- Jan ’27HK$4,071
- Feb ’27HK$3,181
- Mar ’27HK$1,994
- Sept ’27HK$3,149
Cheapest one-way fares per month of departure in the Aviasales price cache, found . Fares change by the hour: the live fare is shown when you search.
When to fly HKG–SYD
For Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD), December 2026 had the lowest fare found (HK$1,967). Days in Sydney average 18–28 °C in January, February, March, April, May, June, August, September, October, November and December. Set your watch 3 hours forward on landing at SYD.
Hong Kong to Sydney: frequently asked questions
Fares: Aviasales price cache, 11 October 2026; tracked flights between 6 September and 3 October 2026, from public ADS-B data.
How much is a flight from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD)?
From HK$1,967 one-way, the cheapest fare found for December 2026 on Scoot with 1 stop; nonstop from HK$3,062 (found 11 October 2026).
How long is the HKG–SYD flight?
8h 30m wheels-up to wheels-down, the median of 119 tracked flights; SYD–HKG took 8h 35m.
Which airlines fly HKG–SYD direct?
Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Qantas.
What is the cheapest month to fly HKG–SYD?
December 2026, at HK$1,967; the dearest month found was HK$4,071.
What is the time difference between Hong Kong and Sydney?
Sydney is 3 hours ahead of Hong Kong: a HKG departure at noon is 15:00 local time in SYD.
Is HKG–SYD usually on time?
84% of 162 HKG–SYD flights landed within 15 minutes of their usual time; 1.2% were over an hour late.
How many HKG–SYD flights a week?
Cathay Pacific 16, Hong Kong Airlines 3 and Qantas 3 each way.
What aircraft fly HKG–SYD?
Airbus A350-900, Airbus A330-300 and Boeing 777-300ER.
Sydney to Hong Kong: the return flight (SYD–HKG)
All 3 airlines also fly SYD–HKG nonstop.
The return takes 8h 35m in the air (median of 59 tracked flights).
Airlines flying HKG–SYD nonstop
| Airline | Usually takes off (HKG time) | Type | Alliance |
|---|---|---|---|
 Cathay Pacific CX | 09:33–22:07 | full-service | oneworld |
| Hong Kong Airlines HX | 22:18–22:34 | full-service | — |
 Qantas QF | 19:50–21:24 | full-service | oneworld |
One-stop alternatives to flying HKG–SYD nonstop
One airline on both legs; check it's sold as one ticket.
- Via Manila (MNL) with
Cebu Pacific and Philippine Airlines: 7,410 km (4,600 mi) flown, almost no further than nonstop. - Via Port Moresby (POM) with Air Niugini: 7,820 km (4,860 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop.
- Via Haikou (HAK) with Hainan Airlines: 7,830 km (4,860 mi) flown, 6% further than nonstop.
- Via Xiamen (XMN) with Xiamen Airlines: 7,880 km (4,900 mi) flown, 7% further than nonstop.
- Via Taipei (TPE) with China Airlines: 8,090 km (5,030 mi) flown, 9% further than nonstop.
HKG–SYD route map
More from Hong Kong and Sydney
Other arrivals in Australia
Also nonstop from HKG, nearest to SYD first (straight-line distance):
- HKG–MEL: Melbourne · 706 km (438 mi) from SYD
- Brisbane (BNE) airport guide · 753 km (468 mi) from SYD
- Adelaide (ADL) airport guide · 1,160 km (723 mi) from SYD
- Perth (PER) airport guide · 3,280 km (2,040 mi) from SYD
Explore the airlines’ route maps
- Cathay Pacific route map and destinations
- Hong Kong Airlines route map and destinations
- Qantas route map and destinations
Plan your arrival at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Departure
Hong Kong International Airport
Hong Kong (HKG), Hong Kong. In our data, 75 airlines fly nonstop from HKG to 135 destinations.
View HKG airport guide →Arrival
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
3 ways into Sydney, fastest from 13 min:
- Airport Link train 13–20 min · A$21.64–22.94
- Taxi (fixed fare to the CBD, trial) 20–40 min · A$60
- Public bus 30 min–1h
Weather in Sydney vs Hong Kong
Sydney is warmer than Hong Kong in 4 months and cooler in 7; the biggest gap is in July (18°C against 32°C). In October it averages 24°C in Sydney and 28°C in Hong Kong.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sydney | 28° | 27° | 26° | 23° | 21° | 18° | 18° | 19° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 26° |
| Hong Kong | 19° | 19° | 22° | 26° | 29° | 31° | 32° | 31° | 31° | 28° | 25° | 20° |
Average daily highs. Climate normals from Climate of Sydney and Hong Kong (Wikipedia, CC BY-SA), which cite the national weather services.
Onward from Sydney
Places you can't fly to nonstop from HKG, but can from SYD — for a stopover or a second leg.
Related routes
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Flight tracking: adsb.lol community ADS-B data (CC0), 6 September – 3 October 2026. Times are median wheels-up to wheels-down; add taxiing for gate-to-gate.
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