Flights from Australia
Planning a trip from Australia? Rest assured, all the flight information you need is here. With 148 airports across the country, traveling from Australia is easy and accessible. With international flights currently operated from 14 airports, while 12 airports offer intercontinental flights. Domestic flights are available from every airport in Australia, 134 of those airports only operate domestic flights.
As of March 2026, Australia has 32,756 flights to 223 airports in 42 different countries. Those flights are operated by 76 different airlines — including 10 low-cost airlines — which give you a wide range of options to suit your travel preferences and budget. Cabin classes that are available on flights from Australia are: Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.
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Airports in Australia Airlines flying from Australia Low-cost airlines Points & Miles information Destinations by flight duration Best time to travel from Australia Countries with direct flights All direct flights from Australia First Class flights Business Class flights Domestic flights International destinations Intercontinental destinations Popular routes Routes with a stopover FAQFlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flights from Australia. Our interactive flight map showcases airports, destinations, and schedules, simplifying the process of finding the best routes.
Prefer a list view? See the sections below for all departure and arrival airports. Which countries have direct flights from Australia? This information, along with a list of airlines operating those routes, is found further down.
To enhance your travel experience, have a look at our overview of Business Class and First Class flights. Additionally, you can filter by travel class directly on the flight map. If you’re looking to fly with a specific alliance to maximize your points and miles, simply use the Alliance filter to view flights operated by Oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam.
All airports in Australia
Travel from Australia!
Explore all 148 airports across the country, ranked by popularity based on flight traffic at each airport. The biggest airports are located in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth and Adelaide, and together, the top 5 airports in these cities account for over 64% of all departing flights this month.
Below is the full list of departure airports across the country. To find flights from any of those locations, simply select an airport to view all routes, airlines, and detailed flight schedules.










Airlines flying from Australia
You have a wide range of airline options to choose from. Currently, 76 airlines operate flights from Australia, including 10 low-cost carriers.
Below is an overview of all airlines that offer flights in Australia. If you're specifically looking for low-cost options, check the dedicated section further down the page.
Low-cost Airlines flying from Australia
For budget-friendly airfare, consider booking with one of the 10 low-cost airlines departing from Australia. Among them, Virgin Australia and Jetstar stand out for offering the most flights. Together they operate 12,032 flights this month, accounting for 97% of all flights operated by low-cost airlines.
Information on Points & Miles
This section lists destinations within specific distances from Australia. It's helpful if you're seeking destinations covering certain mileage, which can be useful when planning an award flight or booking with points and miles. Please note that the distance to a destination depends on the departure airport that you choose. In case there are multiple departure airports to choose from, the distance to a destination is stated as a distance-range (min-max).
For more flexibility in choosing distances, consider upgrading to FlightConnections Premium. You'll gain access to the distance filter and many other useful features to refine your search, such as filtering by multiple airlines, alliance or aircraft type, just to name a few!
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Destinations from Australia by flight duration
Have a look at all destinations from Australia arranged by flight duration. This layout makes it easy to find destinations based on travel time. Additionally, you can utilize the duration filter on the map, which is even more convenient!
Remember that the exact travel time depends on your departure airport, that's why we show a time-range in case there are multiple departure airports available to reach a destination.
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Long-haul flights from Australia
Explore all long-haul destinations from Australia with a flight duration of more than 7 hours.










Best time to travel from Australia
When planning a trip from Australia, the ideal time to travel depends on the climate and location of your destination. To assist you, we've organized all destinations by their climate types. This way, you can easily organize your trip from Australia, making sure you visit your favorite destination during the best time of year!
🌴 Tropical destinations
As of March, you can fly non-stop to 66 tropical locations. These areas are renowned for their rainforests, beaches, and adventurous activities like hiking, diving, and wildlife exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, the dry season for these destinations lasts from November to April, which is the best time to explore them! You can enjoy predominantly dry conditions with tempratures ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) during this period, while the wet season might lead to longer rain spells.





🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The tropical spots in the Southern Hemisphere have their dry season from May to October, making it the best time to explore these beautiful destinations. During this dry period, you can expect mostly clear skies. Although the temperatures remain warm throughout the year, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F), the wet season can bring days of rain.





🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical destinations
Departing from Australia, you have the option to take a direct flight to 51 Humid Subtropical/Warm Temperate destinations. Known for their hot, humid summers, with temperatures around 30°C (86°F), and mild winters, these destinations feature lush greenery and year-round rainfall. You'll discover a blend of beautiful beaches, dense forests, and lively cities, offering abundant outdoor adventures, cultural sights, and city attractions to explore.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
These destinations can be enjoyed year-round, but the best times to visit are from April to June or from August to October





🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
The ideal period to visit these destinations is from April to June and again from August to October, although they can be enjoyed year-round.





☀️ Hot Mediterranean destinations
Australia currently offers non-stop flights to 38 Hot Mediterranean destinations. Known for their beautiful coastlines and rich cultural heritage — although depending on your the exact destination of your choice — as well as outdoor lifestyle offering a balance of relaxation, nature, and culture.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
Although Mediterranean destinations in the Northern Hemisphere are nice to visit throughout the year, the best times to explore them are in spring (March-May) and fall (September-November). The temperatures during these seasons are pleasantly warm, which is a nice contrast to the summer heat that often prevails here with temperatures rising above 30°C (86°F).


🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy the Mediterranean areas in the Southern Hemisphere any time of the year, but spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) are the best times to visit, as hot summer days with temperatures above 30°C (86°F) are frequent.





🏜️ Desert destinations
If you're interested in exploring a desert destination accessible via direct flight from Australia, consider these 30 destinations. Desert locations are renowned for their striking landscapes, adventure activities such as sandboarding and camel riding, and tranquil, starry nights.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere can be visited year-round, but for a more enjoyable visit, it's best to avoid them during the hot summer months, where temperatures often exceed 40°C (104°F). Consider scheduling your trip between September and May for a more pleasant experience.




🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
While the desert spots in the Southern Hemisphere listed below are suitable for visits year-round, it's recommended to avoid the intense heat of the summer months — with temperatures above 40°C (104°F) — for a more enjoyable trip. Instead, consider timing your visit between March and November for a more pleasant adventure.





🌊 🌧️ Oceanic / Maritime destinations
You can find direct flights from Australia to 25 different oceanic and maritime locations at the moment. Enjoy the mild weather, green scenery, and a peaceful blend of nature and cultural exploration.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The oceanic locations in the Northern Hemisphere are ideal for a summer getaway, specifically from May to August, with temperatures from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F). You'll enjoy pleasantly warm weather, whereas the months from September to February are more prone to rain.



🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
As you plan your trip, keep in mind that on the Southern Hemisphere the autumn and winter months in this type of destinations tend to be rainier, from March to August. So, if you prefer sunny skies and outdoor activities, it's best to visit during the summer season, from November to February. During this period, temperatures typically range from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F).





🌿 🍇 Warm Mediterranean destinations
There are currently 10 beautiful Warm Mediterranean destinations accessible by direct flight. Known for their beautiful coastlines and historic sites, these areas are perfect for a visit on one of the many sunny days.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
In the Northern Hemisphere, you can expect lovely and warm temperatures in late spring and summer up to 30°C (86°F), from April to September. Most of the rain falls between October and February.

🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
You can enjoy pleasantly warm weather during late spring and summer in the Warm Mediterranean destinations in the Southern Hemisphere, from October to March with temperatures close to 30°C (86°F). This makes it the perfect time for a visit!





🥵 Hot Continental destinations
There’s currently just one destination accessible via a direct flight. Hot Continental destinations are known known for their hot, humid summers, where temperatures frequently rise above 30°C (86°F), and celebrated for their diverse landscapes, featuring both forests and mountains. Additionally, exploring the urban city areas can be highly enjoyable as well!
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
The spring, summer, and fall months, from March to November, are typically the best times to visit these continental destinations located in the Northern Hemisphere. Summers can be very warm though, and there's a bit more precipitation compared to spring and autumn.

🌺 Subtropical destinations
At the moment, only 1 subtropical destination is accessible by a direct flight from Australia. Subtropical locations are known for their warmth, breathtaking vegetation and diverse wildlife, offering a mix of outdoor adventures and cultural experiences.
🌐 In the Southern Hemisphere:
Subtropical destinations located south of the equator can be visited year-round — with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F), but the best time to experience them is during the dry season. This season typically runs from late March to the end of May, offering travelers warm and delightful weather.

🌳 🍂 Warm Continental destinations
Currently, there is only one warm continental destination accessible from Australia via a direct flight. Regions in the warm continental climate are famous for their geographical diversity, including wide-open plains, mountains, and forests, making them perfect for outdoor activities like hiking and skiing.
🌐 In the Northern Hemisphere:
For the best experience, plan your visit between late spring and the end of summer, as the weather is lovely from May to August, with temperatures between 20°C and 28°C (68°F and 82°F). Keep in mind that winters can be quite cold, with frost present in almost every month from November to March, so if you enjoy winter sports, the snowy conditions in that period are perfect.

Countries with direct flights from Australia
Which countries are easy to visit when flying from Australia?
Explore the list below to find all countries accessible by direct flight from Australia. The list displays the number of non-stop destination airports in each country. As of today, you can fly non-stop to 41 countries, across all continents!










Non-stop flights from Australia
The list below shows all airports with direct flights from Australia, organized by popularity. Currently, 75 destination airports located in 41 countries across every continent, are accessible via direct flights from 148 airports in Australia. So whether you're planning a vacation or business trip, you'll have plenty of options to choose from!










Flying First Class from Australia
Where to start your First Class flight journey?
For a First Class flight from Australia, start your trip from one of the 4 major airports listed here, connecting you to 12 First Class destinations across 10 countries.
The leading departure airports in Australia are Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Perth (PER) and Brisbane (BNE), while popular First Class destinations include Singapore (SIN), Los Angeles (LAX), New Delhi (DEL), Christchurch (CHC) and Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW).
Explore the full list of First Class options below.
First Class airports in Australia




Destinations offering First Class flights




















Business Class flights from Australia
Flying Business Class from Australia
Did you know that you can fly business class from 33 airports in Australia? Together, those airports connect to 102 destinations in 39 countries globally.
The most popular airports for business class travelers include Sydney (SYD), Melbourne (MEL), Brisbane (BNE), Perth (PER) and Adelaide (ADL).
Explore the complete overview of business class airports below, or use the class filter on the map to view all business class flights departing from Australia!
Business Class airports in Australia










Destinations with Business Class flights




















Domestic flights within Australia
If you're looking to travel across Australia by plane, it's highly likely that you'll fly with Qantas, Virgin Australia or Jetstar, as they operate the majority of domestic flights, accounting for an impressive 80% of all domestic flights this month. Australia has 134 airports that exclusively serve domestic flights. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide and Cairns Airport is the favored choice for domestic flights. In March, 17,280 of all departing domestic flights are being handled by these airports.
Check out the section below for detailed statistics and a full overview of all domestic routes in Australia.





International flights from Australia to Oceania
In total there are 22 cities in 15 countries across Oceania that you can reach by direct flight. Those flights depart from one of 11 international airports in Australia.
As of today, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and New Caledonia offer the most direct connections for destinations within Oceania. The most common departure airports are Sydney and Brisbane. Together, these airports handle 63% of all 1,440 international flights scheduled in March.
The most popular destinations are Auckland (AKL), Christchurch (CHC), Queenstown (ZQN), Nadi (NAN) and Wellington (WLG).
A total of 14 airlines, including 2 budget airlines, connect Australia with 57 international routes to 15 countries in Oceania.
In the sections below, you’ll find detailed information on all available non-stop flight routes to each country, along with stopover options whenever available.
Flights to New Zealand from Australia

At the moment, 9 airports in Australia are directly connected to 6 destinations in New Zealand. Altogether, there are 27 direct routes to New Zealand, operated by 8 airlines, 2 of which are low-cost airlines: Jetstar and Virgin Australia.





Australia to New Zealand with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 9 airports in Australia offer flights to 19 more destinations in New Zealand that require only 1 stop:





Flights to Fiji from Australia

7 Airports in Australia offer direct flights to only one airport in Fiji: Nadi Airport. Altogether, there are 7 direct routes to Fiji, operated by 4 airlines, 2 of which are low-cost airlines: Virgin Australia and Jetstar.

Australia to Fiji with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 7 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 6 more destinations in Fiji:





Flights to Papua New Guinea from Australia

There are 3 airports in Australia directly connected to only one airport in Papua New Guinea: Port Moresby Airport. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to Papua New Guinea, operated by Air Niugini and Qantas, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Australia to Papua New Guinea with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 3 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 18 more destinations in Papua New Guinea:





Flights to Vanuatu from Australia

There are 2 airports in Australia directly connected to 2 destinations in Vanuatu. Altogether, there are 3 direct routes to Vanuatu, operated by 4 airlines, 2 of which are low-cost airlines: Virgin Australia and Jetstar.


Australia to Vanuatu with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Australia offer flights to 13 more destinations in Vanuatu that require only 1 stop:





Flights to New Caledonia from Australia

There are 2 airports in Australia directly connected to only one airport in New Caledonia: Noumea Airport. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to New Caledonia, operated by Aircalin and Qantas, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Australia to New Caledonia with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 2 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 4 more destinations in New Caledonia:




Flights to Solomon Islands from Australia

There is only one airport in Australia, Brisbane Airport directly connected to 2 destinations in Solomon Islands. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Solomon Islands, operated by Qantas and Solomon Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.


Australia to Solomon Islands with a stopover
By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Brisbane Airport offers flights to 16 more airports in Solomon Islands, with just one stop along the way:





Flights to Norfolk Island from Australia

There are 2 airports in Australia directly connected to only one airport in Norfolk Island: Norfolk Island Airport. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Norfolk Island, operated by Qantas.

Flights to Nauru from Australia

Brisbane Airport is the only airport in Australia that is directly connected to Nauru, with flights to Yaren Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Nauru from Australia, operated by FlexFlight and Nauru Airlines, low-cost carriers do not operate here.

Flights to Cook Islands from Australia

There are 2 airports in Australia directly connected to only one airport in Cook Islands: Rarotonga Island Airport. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Cook Islands, operated by Jetstar, a low-cost airline.

Australia to Cook Islands with a stopover
Looking for more options? There is one more destination available if you'd consider a stopover. Brisbane and Sydney Airport currently offer 1-stop flights to Aitutaki:

Flights to Samoa from Australia

Brisbane Airport is the only airport in Australia that is directly connected to Samoa, with flights to Apia Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Samoa from Australia, operated by Qantas and Virgin Australia, including one low-cost carrier (Virgin Australia).

Flights to Tonga from Australia

Sydney Airport is the only airport in Australia that is directly connected to Tonga, with flights to Nukuʻalofa Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Tonga from Australia, operated by Qantas.

Australia to Tonga with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 7 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 2 more destinations in Tonga:


Flights to Christmas Island from Australia

There are 2 airports in Australia directly connected to only one airport in Christmas Island: Christmas Island Airport. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Christmas Island, operated by Qantas.

Flights to Palau from Australia

Brisbane Airport is the only airport in Australia that is directly connected to Palau, with flights to Koror Airport. This is the only direct flight route to Palau from Australia, operated by Qantas.

Flights to Cocos (Keeling) Islands from Australia

There are 2 airports in Australia directly connected to only one airport in Cocos (Keeling) Islands: Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport. In total there are 2 non-stop routes to Cocos (Keeling) Islands, operated by Qantas.

Flights to French Polynesia from Australia

Sydney Airport is the only airport in Australia that is directly connected to French Polynesia, with flights to Tahiti Airport. This is the only direct flight route to French Polynesia from Australia, operated by Air Tahiti Nui.

Australia to French Polynesia with a stopover
By considering a stopover, you'll have additional airports to choose from. Sydney Airport offers flights to 38 more airports in French Polynesia, with just one stop along the way:





Intercontinental flights from Australia
Non-stop flights from Australia are available to 5 continents beyond Oceania, with destinations in 26 countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America. Because of the extensive network of intercontinental routes from the country, it's possible to travel directly from Australia to any continent in the world!
From the 12 intercontinental airports in Australia, 140 unique flight routes connect to 53 airports outside of Oceania. This extensive connectivity is facilitated by 57 airlines, including 10 low-cost carriers.
Countries outside of Oceania with strong flight connections from and to Australia include Indonesia, Singapore, China, United States and Malaysia.
Below, you'll find all 3,578 intercontinental flights organized by continent, country, and departure airport.
Direct flights from Australia to Asia
Australia offers direct flights to 18 countries across Asia. Those non-stop routes are operated by 48 airlines, including 10 low-cost airlines, resulting in a total of 117 direct flight routes to the continent.
Australia to Indonesia Flights

You can fly non-stop from 12 airports in Australia to 2 direct destinations in Indonesia. Amounting to a total of 15 non-stop flight routes, operated by 8 airlines, including 4 low-cost carriers (AirAsia, Jetstar, Virgin Australia and Batik Air).


Australia to Indonesia with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 12 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 54 more destinations in Indonesia:





Australia to Singapore Flights

You can fly directly from 7 airports in Australia and arrive at Singapore Airport, the only airport in Singapore with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 7 non-stop flight routes, operated by 6 airlines, as well as the only low-cost airline on these routes: Jetstar.

Australia to China Flights

You can fly non-stop from 6 airports in Australia to 14 direct destinations in China. Amounting to a total of 30 non-stop flight routes, operated by 10 airlines, including 2 low-cost carriers (Beijing Capital and Juneyao Airlines).





Australia to China with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 7 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 206 more destinations in China:





Australia to Malaysia Flights

You can fly non-stop from 6 airports in Australia and arrive at Kuala Lumpur Airport, the only airport in Malaysia with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 6 non-stop flight routes, operated by 6 airlines, including 3 low-cost carriers (AirAsia - AK, AirAsia X and Batik Air).

Australia to Malaysia with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 7 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 18 more destinations in Malaysia:





Australia to Hong Kong Flights

You can fly non-stop from 6 airports in Australia and arrive at Hong Kong Airport, the only airport in Hong Kong with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 6 non-stop flight routes, operated by Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Qantas, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Australia to Japan Flights

You can fly directly from 5 airports in Australia to 4 direct destinations in Japan. Amounting to a total of 9 non-stop flight routes, operated by 4 airlines, as well as the only low-cost airline on these routes: Jetstar.




Australia to Japan with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 7 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 56 more destinations in Japan:





Australia to Thailand Flights

You can fly non-stop from 4 airports in Australia to 2 direct destinations in Thailand. Amounting to a total of 7 non-stop flight routes, operated by 4 airlines, as well as the only low-cost airline on these routes: Jetstar.


Australia to Thailand with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 12 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 16 more destinations in Thailand:





Australia to Qatar Flights

You can fly directly from 5 airports in Australia and arrive at Doha Airport, the only airport in Qatar with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 5 non-stop flight routes, operated by Array, as well as the only low-cost airline on these routes: Virgin Australia.

Australia to Vietnam Flights

You can fly non-stop from 4 airports in Australia to 2 direct destinations in Vietnam. Amounting to a total of 6 non-stop flight routes, operated by Array, including 2 low-cost carriers (VietJet Air and Jetstar).


Australia to Vietnam with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 12 airports in Australia offer flights to 19 more destinations in Vietnam that require only 1 stop:





Australia to Philippines Flights

You can fly non-stop from 4 airports in Australia to 2 direct destinations in Philippines. Amounting to a total of 5 non-stop flight routes, operated by 4 airlines, including 2 low-cost carriers (Jetstar and Cebu Pacific).


Australia to Philippines with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 7 airports in Australia offer flights to 35 more destinations in Philippines that require only 1 stop:





Australia to South Korea Flights

You can fly directly from 3 airports in Australia and arrive at Seoul Airport, the only airport in South Korea with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 3 non-stop flight routes, operated by 4 airlines, as well as the only low-cost airline on these routes: Jetstar.

Australia to South Korea with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 12 airports in Australia offer flights to 5 more destinations in South Korea that require only 1 stop:





Australia to United Arab Emirates Flights

You can fly directly from 5 airports in Australia to 2 direct destinations in United Arab Emirates. Amounting to a total of 7 non-stop flight routes, operated by Emirates and Etihad Airways, neither of which are low cost airlines.


Australia to United Arab Emirates with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 6 airports in Australia offer flights to 3 more destinations in United Arab Emirates that require only 1 stop:



Australia to India Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Australia to 2 direct destinations in India. Amounting to a total of 3 non-stop flight routes, operated by Air India and Qantas, neither of which are low cost airlines.


Australia to India with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 12 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 94 more destinations in India:





Australia to Taiwan Flights

You can fly directly from 3 airports in Australia and arrive at Taipei Airport, the only airport in Taiwan with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 3 non-stop flight routes, operated by EVA Air and China Airlines, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Australia to Taiwan with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 7 airports in Australia offer flights to 3 more destinations in Taiwan that require only 1 stop:



Australia to Sri Lanka Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Australia and arrive at Colombo Airport, the only airport in Sri Lanka with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by Array, as well as the only low-cost airline on these routes: Jetstar.

Australia to Sri Lanka with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Australia offer flights to 7 more destinations in Sri Lanka that require only 1 stop:





Australia to Timor-Leste Flights

When you fly directly from Australia to Timor-Leste, this will be from Darwin Airport as it's the only airport in Australia with direct connections. Upon entering Timor-Leste, you will arrive at Dili Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Australia. Flights are operated by Airnorth and Qantas, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Australia to Timor-Leste with a stopover
Looking for more options? If a stopover works for you, Darwin Airport offers 1-stop flights to 1 destinations in Timor-Leste:

Australia to Brunei Flights

Direct flights from Australia to Brunei are all departing from Melbourne, which is the only city in Australia that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering Brunei, you will arrive at Brunei and Muara Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Australia. Flights are operated by Royal Brunei Airlines.

Australia to Maldives Flights

Direct flights from Australia to Maldives are all departing from Melbourne, which is the only city in Australia that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering Maldives, you will arrive at Malé Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Australia. Flights are operated by Maldivian.

Australia to Maldives with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 2 airports in Australia offer flights to 19 more destinations in Maldives that require only 1 stop:





Direct flights from Australia to North America
Direct flights from Australia connect to 2 countries in North America. 7 airlines offer these non-stop routes, resulting in a total of 15 direct flight routes to the continent.
Australia to United States Flights

You can fly non-stop from 4 airports in Australia to 6 direct destinations in United States. Amounting to a total of 13 non-stop flight routes, operated by 6 airlines, neither of which are low cost airlines.





Australia to United States with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 10 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 240 more destinations in United States:





Australia to Canada Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Australia and arrive at Vancouver Airport, the only airport in Canada with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by Air Canada and Qantas, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Australia to Canada with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 7 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 46 more destinations in Canada:





Direct flights from Australia to South America
From Australia you can only fly non-stop to South America, more specifically to Chile. Those non-stop routes are operated by 2 airlines, resulting in a total of 2 direct flight routes to the continent.
Australia to Chile Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Australia and arrive at Santiago de Chile Airport, the only airport in Chile with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by LATAM and Qantas, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Australia to Chile with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 2 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 16 more destinations in Chile:





Direct flights from Australia to Africa
Direct flights from Australia connect to 2 countries in Africa. 3 airlines offer these non-stop routes, resulting in a total of 3 direct flight routes to the continent.
Australia to South Africa Flights

You can fly non-stop from 2 airports in Australia and arrive at Johannesburg Airport, the only airport in South Africa with direct flights from Australia. Amounting to a total of 2 non-stop flight routes, operated by Qantas and South African Airways, neither of which are low cost airlines.

Australia to South Africa with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 5 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 18 more destinations in South Africa:





Australia to Mauritius Flights

Direct flights from Australia to Mauritius are all departing from Perth, which is the only city in Australia that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering Mauritius, you will arrive at Mauritius Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Australia. Flights are operated by Air Mauritius.

Australia to Mauritius with a stopover
Looking for more options? If a stopover works for you, Perth Airport offers 1-stop flights to 1 destinations in Mauritius:

Direct flights from Australia to Europe
Travelers from Australia have access to direct flights to 3 countries across Europe. Flights are operated exclusively by Qantas.
Australia to France Flights

Direct flights from Australia to France are all departing from Perth, which is the only city in Australia that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering France, you will arrive at Paris Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Australia. Flights are operated by Qantas.

Australia to France with a stopover
If you'd consider a stopover, there are more airlines as well as departure and arrival options to choose from, as there are 5 airports in Australia that have 1-stop flights to 22 more destinations in France:





Australia to United Kingdom Flights

Direct flights from Australia to United Kingdom are all departing from Perth, which is the only city in Australia that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering United Kingdom, you will arrive at London Heathrow Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Australia. Flights are operated by Qantas.

Australia to United Kingdom with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 7 airports in Australia offer flights to 19 more destinations in United Kingdom that require only 1 stop:





Australia to Italy Flights

Direct flights from Australia to Italy are all departing from Perth, which is the only city in Australia that has a direct connection to the country. Upon entering Italy, you will arrive at Rome (Fiumicino) Airport, which is currently the only airport with direct flights from Australia. Flights are operated by Qantas.

Australia to Italy with a stopover
Consider a stopover to access more travel options; 7 airports in Australia offer flights to 29 more destinations in Italy that require only 1 stop:





Most popular routes from Australia
Looking for exciting new places to explore? Check out the flights below! This list features the most popular non-stop routes from Australia. We hope that it provides you with a bit of travel inspiration, as it contains the best destinations that you can reach with a direct flight!










Popular routes from Australia with a stopover
If you can't reach your desired destination from an airport near you, don't worry; you can still reach many destinations with a quick stopover along the way.
To view all 1- or 2-stop flight options on the map, click the ”Show indirect destinations” button or use the search bar to select your destination and find all the route information you need to plan your trip!
If you prefer a list view instead, just have a look at the list below, which contains the most popular connecting flights from Australia:










Frequently Asked Questions — FAQ
Which airports in Australia are the most popular to fly from?
Most flights in Australia are departing from one of the following airports:
- Sydney (SYD)
- Melbourne (MEL)
- Brisbane (BNE)
- Perth (PER)
- Adelaide (ADL)
- Cairns (CNS)
- Canberra (CBR)
- Gold Coast (OOL)
- Townsville (TSV)
- Hobart (HBA)
Which alliances are flying from Australia?
All alliances offer flights from Australia:
- Oneworld (11 airlines, 63 airports)
- Star Alliance (13 airlines, 10 airports)
- SkyTeam (7 airlines, 5 airports)
Which airlines offer flights from Australia?
Currently, there are 76 airlines offering flights from Australia, which are:
- Qantas
- Virgin Australia
- Jetstar
- Regional Express
- Hinterland Aviation
- Link Airways
- Airnorth
- Air New Zealand
- Singapore Airlines
- Skytrans Airlines
- FlexFlight
- Sharp Airlines
- Nexus Airlines
- Cathay Pacific
- Malaysia Airlines
- Alliance Airlines
- Qatar Airways
- China Southern
- China Eastern
- United Airlines
- AirAsia
- Scoot
- Fiji Airways
- Thai Airways
- Emirates
- Batik Air
- Skippers
- Fly Pelican
- Vietnam Airlines
- VietJet Air
- Philippine Airlines
- ANA
- Garuda Indonesia
- China Airlines
- Air Link
- TransNusa
- Air Niugini
- AirAsia - AK
- Delta
- AirAsia X
- Air India
- Japan Airlines
- LATAM
- Batik Air - ID
- Xiamen Airlines
- Air Canada
- American Airlines
- SriLankan Airlines
- Korean Air
- Cebu Pacific
- Asiana Airlines
- Sichuan Airlines
- Turkish Airlines
- Air China
- Hong Kong Airlines
- British Airways
- Etihad Airways
- Par Avion
- Juneyao Airlines
- Solomon Airlines
- Beijing Capital
- Hainan Airlines
- South African Airways
- Tway Air
- Hawaiian Airlines
- Royal Brunei Airlines
- Aircalin
- Nauru Airlines
- Shenzhen Airlines
- EVA Air
- Air Mauritius
- Tianjin Airlines
- Finnair
- Maldivian
- Air Tahiti Nui
- Alaska
Which budget airlines operate from Australia?
There are 10 low-cost airlines that offer flights from Australia. As listed below:
- Virgin Australia
- Jetstar
- AirAsia
- Batik Air
- VietJet Air
- AirAsia - AK
- AirAsia X
- Cebu Pacific
- Juneyao Airlines
- Beijing Capital
To which countries can you fly nonstop from Australia?
There are 41 countries with direct flights from Australia, including:
- Indonesia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Fiji
- China
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong
- Japan
- Qatar
- United Arab Emirates
- United States
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Philippines
- South Korea
- Papua New Guinea
- Taiwan
- India
- Chile
- Canada
- South Africa
- Vanuatu
- Sri Lanka
- New Caledonia
- Norfolk Island
- Cook Islands
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Timor-Leste
- Solomon Islands
- Nauru
- Brunei
- France
- Samoa
- Mauritius
- Tonga
- United Kingdom
- Palau
- Italy
- Maldives
- French Polynesia
Which countries have the best direct connections from Australia?
If you are departing from Australia, the countries with the best flight connections are:
- Indonesia
- New Zealand
- Singapore
- Fiji
- China
- Malaysia
- Hong Kong
What are the best hubs for intercontinental flights from Australia?
The leading intercontinental airport hubs for flights from Australia are:
-  Singapore (SIN)

-  Auckland (AKL)

-  Denpasar (DPS)

-  Kuala Lumpur (KUL)

-  Hong Kong (HKG)

-  Los Angeles (LAX)

-  Bangkok (BKK)

-  Doha (DOH)

-  Nadi (NAN)

-  Manila (MNL)

-  Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)

-  Guangzhou (CAN)

-  Tokyo (NRT)

-  Shanghai (PVG)

-  Tokyo (HND)

-  Seoul (ICN)

-  San Francisco (SFO)

-  Dubai (DXB)

-  Jakarta (CGK)

-  Santiago de Chile (SCL)

-  Vancouver (YVR)

-  New Delhi (DEL)

-  Taipei (TPE)

-  Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)

-  Xiamen (XMN)

To which continents can you fly non-stop from Australia?
There are direct flights to 6 continents:
- Africa
- Asia
- Europe
- North America
- Oceania
- South America
Is Business Class available on flights from Australia?
Yes, you have the option to travel in Business Class from 33 airports in Australia. Those airports are:
- Sydney (SYD)
- Melbourne (MEL)
- Brisbane (BNE)
- Perth (PER)
- Adelaide (ADL)
- Canberra (CBR)
- Gold Coast (OOL)
- Cairns (CNS)
- Hobart (HBA)
- Darwin (DRW)
- Townsville (TSV)
- Rockhampton (ROK)
- Mackay (MKY)
- Launceston (LST)
- Karratha / Dampier (KTA)
- Sunshine Coast (MCY)
- Newcastle (NTL)
- Port Hedland (PHE)
- Newman (ZNE)
- Kalgoorlie (KGI)
- Alice Springs (ASP)
- Coffs Harbour (CFS)
- Broome (BME)
- Gladstone (GLT)
- Hamilton Island (HTI)
- Emerald (EMD)
- Mount Isa (ISA)
- Yulara (AYQ)
- Proserpine (PPP)
- Albury (ABX)
- Ballina (BNK)
- Onslow (ONS)
- Kununurra (KNX)
Are there any First Class flights from Australia?
Yes, you can fly First Class from 4 airports (as of March 2026), which are:
- Sydney (SYD)
- Melbourne (MEL)
- Perth (PER)
- Brisbane (BNE)
What is the longest flight from Australia?
The longest non-stop flight from Australia departs from Perth (PER) and arrives at London Heathrow (LHR), United Kingdom. This journey takes 17 hours and 30 minutes and spans 9,010 miles (14,500 km). Other notable long-haul flights from Australia include:
- Perth to London Heathrow - GB 9,010 miles
- Melbourne to Dallas-Fort Worth - US 8,990 miles
- Perth to Paris - FR 8,864 miles
- Sydney to Houston - US 8,593 miles
- Sydney to Dallas-Fort Worth - US 8,575 miles
- Brisbane to Dallas-Fort Worth - US 8,300 miles
- Perth to Rome (Fiumicino) - IT 8,299 miles
- Adelaide to San Francisco - US 8,071 miles
- Melbourne to Los Angeles - US 7,923 miles
- Melbourne to San Francisco - US 7,857 miles
- Sydney to Vancouver - CA 7,763 miles
- Sydney to Las Vegas - US 7,722 miles
- Sydney to Doha - QA 7,685 miles
- Brisbane to Doha - QA 7,658 miles
- Sydney to Abu Dhabi - AE 7,490 miles
- Sydney to Los Angeles - US 7,490 miles
- Sydney to Dubai - AE 7,480 miles
- Brisbane to Dubai - AE 7,439 miles
- Melbourne to Doha - QA 7,426 miles
- Sydney to San Francisco - US 7,420 miles
- Brisbane to Vancouver - CA 7,356 miles
- Melbourne to Abu Dhabi - AE 7,236 miles
- Melbourne to Dubai - AE 7,232 miles
- Brisbane to Los Angeles - US 7,163 miles
- Brisbane to San Francisco - US 7,065 miles
- Sydney to Santiago de Chile - CL 7,043 miles
- Adelaide to Doha - QA 7,031 miles
- Melbourne to Santiago de Chile - CL 7,015 miles
- Sydney to Johannesburg - ZA 6,846 miles
- Adelaide to Dubai - AE 6,835 miles
- Sydney to New Delhi - IN 6,481 miles
- Melbourne to New Delhi - IN 6,329 miles
- Sydney to Bengaluru - IN 5,810 miles
- Perth to Doha - QA 5,794 miles
- Melbourne to Beijing - CN 5,659 miles
- Perth to Dubai - AE 5,615 miles
- Sydney to Beijing - CN 5,567 miles
- Sydney to Colombo - LK 5,442 miles
- Melbourne to Malé - MV 5,385 miles
- Sydney to Chengdu - CN 5,382 miles
- Melbourne to Chengdu - CN 5,370 miles
- Sydney to Jinan - CN 5,355 miles
- Melbourne to Qingdao - CN 5,352 miles
- Sydney to Sapporo - JP 5,332 miles
- Melbourne to Seoul - KR 5,320 miles
- Sydney to Zhengzhou - CN 5,309 miles
- Sydney to Chongqing - CN 5,269 miles
- Sydney to Qingdao - CN 5,252 miles
- Melbourne to Colombo - LK 5,190 miles
- Sydney to Seoul - KR 5,181 miles
What are the biggest airports in Australia?
Australia has 6 major airports, in order of significance:
- Sydney (SYD) - Sydney
- Melbourne (MEL) - Melbourne
- Brisbane (BNE) - Brisbane
- Perth (PER) - Perth
- Adelaide (ADL) - Adelaide International
- Cairns (CNS) - Cairns International
How many airports are there in Australia?
As of today, there are 148 airports in Australia (that handle scheduled passenger flights).
What are popular airports with direct flights from Australia?
Popular airports with direct flights from Australia include:
-  Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW)

-  London Heathrow (LHR)

-  Houston (IAH)

-  Los Angeles (LAX)

-  Las Vegas (LAS)

-  Singapore (SIN)

-  New Delhi (DEL)

-  Hong Kong (HKG)

-  San Francisco (SFO)

-  Vancouver (YVR)

-  Bengaluru (BLR)

-  Sydney (SYD)

-  Manila (MNL)

-  Brisbane (BNE)

-  Johannesburg (JNB)

-  Melbourne (MEL)

-  Auckland (AKL)

-  Colombo (CMB)

-  Honolulu (HNL)

-  Perth (PER)

What are the best international destinations in Oceania for flights from Australia?
Top international destinations in Oceania with direct flight from Australia include:
-  Auckland (AKL)

-  Christchurch (CHC)

-  Queenstown (ZQN)

-  Nadi (NAN)

-  Wellington (WLG)

-  Port Moresby (POM)

-  Port Vila (VLI)

-  Noumea (NOU)

-  Honiara (HIR)

-  Hamilton (HLZ)

Are all airports in Australia operating year-round?
In Australia, there are 148 airports: 134 operate year-round, and 14 offer seasonal flights:
- Flinders Island (FLS)
- Melbourne (MEB)
- Meekatharra (MKR)
- Walgett (WGE)
- Laverton (LVO)
- Wiluna (WUN)
- Mount Magnet (MMG)
- Leonora (LNO)
- Lightning Ridge (LHG)
- Bourke (BRK)
- Karumba (KRB)
- Ballera (BBL)
- Moomba (MOO)
- Cape Barren (CBI)
For a clearer overview adjusted to your travel dates, we recommend using the date filter on the map to refine your options!
What are the most popular flights from Australia?
Domestic:
- Melbourne to Sydney
- Sydney to Melbourne
- Brisbane to Sydney
- Sydney to Brisbane
- Melbourne to Brisbane
- Brisbane to Melbourne
- Adelaide to Melbourne
- Melbourne to Adelaide
- Canberra to Sydney
- Sydney to Canberra
- Gold Coast to Sydney
- Sydney to Gold Coast
- Adelaide to Sydney
- Sydney to Adelaide
- Melbourne to Gold Coast
- Perth to Melbourne
- Melbourne to Perth
- Gold Coast to Melbourne
- Sydney to Perth
- Perth to Sydney
International:
- Sydney to Auckland
- Melbourne to Singapore
- Sydney to Singapore
- Melbourne to Auckland
- Perth to Singapore
- Brisbane to Auckland
- Sydney to Hong Kong
- Brisbane to Singapore
- Sydney to Queenstown
- Sydney to Los Angeles
- Sydney to Christchurch
- Melbourne to Hong Kong
- Melbourne to Christchurch
- Sydney to Nadi
- Sydney to Wellington
- Brisbane to Christchurch
- Melbourne to Queenstown
- Sydney to Manila
- Gold Coast to Auckland
- Melbourne to Wellington
- Melbourne to Los Angeles
- Brisbane to Port Moresby
- Perth to Hong Kong
- Sydney to San Francisco
- Brisbane to Nadi
- Brisbane to Hong Kong
- Brisbane to Wellington
- Brisbane to Manila
- Perth to Auckland
- Melbourne to Nadi
- Sydney to Vancouver
- Brisbane to Queenstown
- Darwin to Singapore
- Adelaide to Singapore
- Sydney to Honolulu
- Melbourne to New Delhi
- Brisbane to Los Angeles
- Melbourne to Manila
- Adelaide to Auckland
- Perth to Johannesburg
- Brisbane to Port Vila
- Brisbane to Honiara
- Melbourne to San Francisco
- Sydney to New Delhi
- Perth to Manila
- Melbourne to Colombo
- Brisbane to San Francisco
- Sydney to Dallas-Fort Worth
- Brisbane to Vancouver
- Cairns to Port Moresby
Which airports in Australia handle domestic flights only?
In Australia, 134 airports serve exclusively domestic flights, which are listed here:
- Townsville
- Launceston
- Mackay
- Rockhampton
- Dubbo
- Karratha / Dampier
- Horn Island
- Wagga Wagga
- Coffs Harbour
- Port Lincoln
- Mildura
- Palm Island
- Kalgoorlie
- Orange
- Burnie
- Albury
- Broome
- Newman
- Ballina
- Port Macquarie
- Mount Isa
- Alice Springs
- Proserpine
- Gladstone
- Tamworth
- Bundaberg
- Emerald
- Devonport
- Moranbah
- Mount Gambier
- King Island
- Merimbula
- Lord Howe Island
- Hamilton Island
- Armidale
- Roma
- Kununurra
- Hervey Bay
- Geraldton
- Paraburdoo
- Griffith
- Moruya
- Cooktown
- Albany
- Broken Hill
- Yulara
- Esperance
- Lockhart River
- Bamaga
- Yorke
- Pormpuraaw
- Kowanyama
- Weipa
- Gove
- Kubin, Moa Island
- Badu Island
- Aurukun
- Flinders Island
- Whyalla
- Toowoomba
- Melbourne
- Narrandera
- Charleville
- Parkes
- Normanton
- Mornington Island
- Maningrida
- Carnarvon
- Kingscote
- Olympic Dam
- Doomadgee
- Darnley
- Groote Eylandt
- Exmouth
- Longreach
- Coconut Island
- Halls Creek
- Wollongong
- Onslow
- Cobar
- Yam Island
- Warraber
- Moree
- Monkey Mia
- Ceduna
- Milingimbi Island
- Walgett
- Tennant Creek
- Saibai Island
- Richmond
- Meekatharra
- McArthur River Mine
- Laverton
- Katherine
- Julia Creek
- Hughenden
- Fitzroy Crossing
- Elcho Island
- Cloncurry
- Busselton
- Boigu Island
- Biloela
- Narrabri
- Miles
- Mabuiag
- Coen
- Bendigo
- Wiluna
- Murray Island
- Winton
- Windorah
- St George
- Quilpie
- Cunnamulla
- Burketown
- Boulia
- Birdsville
- Bedourie
- Mount Magnet
- Inverell
- Lightning Ridge
- Leonora
- Kalumburu
- Derby
- Coober Pedy
- Bourke
- Blackall
- Barcaldine
- Balgo
- Thargomindah
- Karumba
- Ballera
- Moomba
- Cape Barren








