Top Airlines Flying from Sydney to Bali

Choose from 9 airlines fly from Sydney to Bali, including Batik Air Malaysia, Jetstar Airways, and Virgin Australia. Batik Air Malaysia has lowest fares on this route.
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Search direct flights: from Sydney to Bali for the next 3 months. Book one way from AU$ 246 | Return ticket from AU$ 429.

Crossed out prices are calculated based on the average price of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Flight Information from Sydney to Bali

The distance between Sydney and Bali is about 4,620.62km. The direct flights take around 6 hours 32 minutes. Visit Bali during July for peak season energy, or opt for October for fewer crowds and cheaper flights.

Cheapest one-way flight priceAU$ 246
Cheapest return ticket priceAU$ 429
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance4,620.62km
Average flight time6 hours 32 minutes
Popular airlineBatik Air Malaysia

Best Time to Book Flights from Sydney to Bali

The cheapest flights from Sydney to Bali are available between Jan 11 and Jan 18, with one way flights starting from AU$ 241.

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Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

FAQ

  • Which airlines offer direct flights from Sydney to Bali?

    At the moment, you can catch a direct flight from Sydney to Bali with the following airlines, including: Batik Air Malaysia Jetstar Airways Qantas Airways Garuda Indonesia Virgin Australia Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 6 hours 32 minutes to fly from Sydney (SYD) to Bali (DPS).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Sydney to Bali is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 28 flight per week flying from Sydney to Bali. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: Batik Air Malaysia: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- OD172 (09:53) Qantas Airways: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- QF043 (17:05)
  • The cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Bali is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our November flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney to Bali on November 19, 2025 with Batik Air Malaysia, with prices starting at AU$ 421.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Bali, with Sydney Airport to Ngurah Rai International Airport  (SYD-DPS) is by far the most common option on this route: Ngurah Rai International Airport  (DPS).
  • The time difference between Bali and Sydney is 2h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Flying from Sydney to Bali: What You Need to Know

Flight Duration from Sydney to Bali is about 6 hours. Bali is 3 hours behind Sydney, but minimal jet lag thanks to similar daylight cycles!

  • ​​Departure:​​ You’ll fly out of ​​Sydney Airport (SYD)​​ (Kingsford Smith)— one of Australia’s busiest hub. You'd better arrive ​​2 hours early​​ to navigate crowds.
  • Arrival: ​​All flights land at ​​Bali Airport (DPS)​​, officially ​​named Ngurah Rai International Airport​​. Transport options include metered taxis and ride-shares (Grab, Gojek) to the main tourist areas like Seminyak, Kuta, and Canggu (located approximately 13-25km south; ride times vary greatly by traffic, expect 60-90+ minutes).
  • ​Airlines:​​ ​​ ​​Qantas​​, ​​Virgin Australia​​, and ​​Rex​​ operate this route. They all include a ​​free carry-on, and some light snacks​​. Typical fares faries from ​​120 to 300AUD, but not includes add-ons for checked bags, seat selection, and extras.
Flying from Sydney to Bali: Sydney Airport

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Airports in Sydney

Sydney currently has one major commercial airport, Sydney Airport (SYD), also known as Kingsford Smith Airport. There are also a few smaller airports, like Bankstown Airport and Camden Airport, that handle general aviation and freight. 

Sydney Airport (SYD) (Kingsford Smith)​​

  • Location:​​ It's located about 8 km (5 miles) south of downtown Sydney.
  • It contains ​three terminals:​​ T1 (International), T2/T3 (Domestic).
  • ​​Check-in tip: You'd better ​​arrive 2+ hours early, as peak-hour security queues stretch 30+ mins.
​​Getting from Sydney to SYD​​
  • Airport Link Train costs 18.90 AUD from Central Station (13 mins direct to terminals).
  • SydneyTrains:​​ Cheaper suburb to Mascot Station+10−minwalk (4–5 AUD from Central).
  • ​Uber or DIDI: takes about ​45–60 AUD to SYD (20–35 mins).

Bankstown Airport (BWU / YSBK)​

  • Location:​​ ​​It's located 22 km west of downtown Sydney, near Bankstown CBD.
​Getting from Sydney to BWU
  • Train + Bus:​​ You can first take Bus 905/906 (15 mins) to ​​Bankstown Station​​, secondly transfer to T3 Line train (45–55 mins direct to Central Station).
  • Uber or DIDI:​​ takes about ​​55–70 AUD to BWU (50-65 mins traffic-dependent).
  • Car Rental:​​ Recommend Trip.com car hire, new users can get coupon.
    Flying from Sydney to Bali: Bali Airport

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Airport in Bali​

Bali ​​operates with one primary airport​​, named Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)​​. The airport ​​features three major terminals​​: an ​​International Terminal​​, a ​​Domestic Terminal​​, and the ​​newly expanded Terminal 3​​. Though serving as the ​​sole aviation gateway​​, these terminals ​​collectively handle all international and domestic flights​​.

​Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS)​

  • ​Location​​: It's 13 km south of downtown Denpasar and directly adjacent to Kuta/Seminyak tourist zones.
  • ​Indonesia’s second-busiest airport​​ (25+ million passengers/year).
  • ​Terminal connections​​: It provides free ​​24-hour shuttle buses​​ connect terminals every 10 minutes (5–7 minute ride).
​Getting from DPS to downtown​
  • ​Taxi/Rideshare​​: Fixed-price coupons at arrivals: ​​70K–150K IDR to Kuta/Seminyak (15–30 mins).
  • ​Hotel Transfers​​: Pre-booked resorts provide dedicated shuttles on Trip.com (highly advised for Ubud/Nusa Dua).
  • ​Bus (Kura-Kura)​​: Air-conditioned routes to major hubs costing about 50K IDR​​; limited luggage space.

Best Time to Fly to Bali​

  • Best time​​: ​​May–August​​ or ​​September–October​​. Dry season perfection (24–31°C), low humidity—ideal for surfing, temples, and beaches. Peak season events (July’s Bali Kite Festival!).
  • Nov–Mar​​: Monsoon season (daily tropical showers; 85% humidity). Lush landscapes but travel delays possible. Christmas/New Year demands ​​6+ month bookings​​.
  • Apr & Nov​​: It's the best months as there is minimal rain, uncrowded sites, and discounted villa rates. It's very perfect for volcano treks and rice-terrace photography.

Where to Stay in Bali​

Book Bali hotels on Trip.com! Trip.com offers Free Cancellation, so plan your island getaway without any stress!

  • Seminyak/Canggu​​: It’s ​​best for first-timers!​​ You can walk to ​​beach clubs​​, ​​boutique stores​​, and sunset bars. I suggest ​​W Bali Seminyak (luxury)​​ and ​​Tropical Canggu Inn (budget)​​.
  • Ubud​​: If you ​​love jungle serenity​​, you can’t miss the ​​Sacred Monkey Forest​​, ​​rice terraces​​, and yoga retreats. Just ​​1-hour drive​​ from the airport via ​​scenic hill routes​​.
  • Nusa Dua/Uluwatu​​: It’s ​​pure luxury escape!​​ You must see ​​clifftop temples​​, private beaches, and world-class golf courses. Find villa resorts with ​​infinity pools​​ facing the Indian Ocean. Access via ​​30-min taxi​​ from DPS.
  • Canggu/Pererenan​​: It’s the vibe of ​​digital nomad central​​. Discover ​​café coworking spaces​​, surf breaks, and hidden warungs. Stay at eco-bamboo villas or surfer hostels (​​20-min drive​​ to Seminyak).