Flights to Australia

Flights to Australia

Australia has a total of 149 airports, 13 of which handle intercontinental flights, 15 of these airports handle international flights. Currently, 148 airports offer domestic flights. 134 of these airports exclusively serve domestic flights. All airports in Australia together handle 59,104 flights this month, departing from 223 airports in 42 countries, operated by 76 different airlines — including 10 low-cost carriers. You can fly to Australia in Economy, Premium Economy, Business Class and First Class.

FlightConnections provides all the information you need to plan your flight to Australia. Airports, destinations, routes and schedules are all clearly displayed on our interactive flight map. If you prefer a list view, the sections below with available departure and arrival airports might be useful. Looking to see which countries offer direct connections? You'll find that information further down, along with all airlines flying to Australia.

For a more comfortable journey, explore the Business Class and First Class sections on this page. You can also use the Class filter to choose your cabin class and see routes clearly displayed on the flight map. If you'd like to travel with an alliance, you can do so with Oneworld, Star Alliance or SkyTeam. Simply use the Alliance filter to display their specific routes on the map.

Destinations in Australia

Explore Australia!

Discover all 149 destinations in Australia. The most popular airports are in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth, Adelaide, Cairns and Gold Coast. Collectively, the top 7 airports in these cities handle over 70% of all arriving flights this month.

Below is the full list of destinations in Australia, ranked by popularity based on the number of flights each airport handles. If you're interested in flying to any of these destinations, simply click it to view all routes, airlines, and flight schedules.

Airlines flying to Australia

When planning your trip to Australia, you have several airline options to consider. A total of 76 airlines offer direct flights to the country — including 10 low-cost carriers. Major airlines include Qantas and Virgin Australia. Together they operate more than half (57%) of all scheduled flights in April.

Below is an overview of the airlines that offer their services, ranked by popularity. If you are mainly interested in low-cost carriers, check out the next section a little further down this page.

Low-cost carriers flying to Australia

To find cheap airfare, consider flights operated by one of the airlines listed below when planning your trip. At the moment, there are 10 budget airlines to choose from. If you're looking for affordable flights, Virgin Australia provides the widest range of route options. They serve 53% of all flights operated by a low-cost airline (to a total of 31 destinations located throughout Australia).

What is the best time to visit Australia?

The best time to visit Australia depends on the destination you want to visit. Because Australia has destinations with multiple climate types (6 in total), the ideal time to visit will differ per region. However, considering most destinations and their weather, the best time to explore Australia as a whole is from April to November, during mid-autumn to late spring. In the sections below, you can find the ideal visiting time for each specific destination. We've categorized them by climate type to help you plan your trip and to visit Australia at the best time of the year!

🌴  Tropical destinations

The tropical spots in Australia are famous for their consistently warm temperatures, ranging from 25°C to 30°C (77°F to 86°F) throughout the year, along with high humidity and rainfall, especially in rainforest and monsoon areas.

Australia also has destinations South of the equator, where the dry season is from May to October. That is why this period is the best for visiting these tropical destinations. During this period it is mainly dry, in the wet season it can rain for days, while temperatures are high all year round. As of today, you can fly directly to 36 tropical destinations, which can be found below:

🌐 South of the equator

☀️  Hot Mediterranean destinations

The Mediterranean regions of Australia are cherished for their warm, dry summers, where temperatures often exceed 30°C (86°F). In some inland areas, temperatures can rise even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more while their mild winters see a bit of rain. This delightful climate, combined with beautiful landscapes and sun-filled lifestyle attract visitors from around the globe.

Australia has 36 Hot Mediterranean destinations that you can fly to. The destinations listed below are attractive to visit all year round, but they are best visited in spring (September-November) and fall (March-May) when temperatures are pleasantly warm, especially since summers can get very hot in these regions.

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical destinations

The Humid Subtropical or Warm Temperate destinations in Australia have hot, humid summers — with temperatures around 30°C (86°F) — and mild to cool winters, with year-round rainfall that often peaks during the summer months. These places are known for their lively cities, diverse natural landscapes, and a wide range of outdoor activities.

Australia has 27 Warm Temperate / Humid Subtropical destinations that you can fly to. Although those destinations can be visited throughout the year, it is recommended to visit from April to June, or from August to October.

🏜️  Desert destinations

Typically, desert locations in Australia experience hot days with temperatures often exceeding 40°C (104°F) and cooler nights. With minimal rainfall, these areas are known for their extreme weather, breathtaking views, and the cultural traditions of the people who live there. Even with the tough living conditions, they offer a remarkable combination of adventure, peace, and stunning beauty, making them fascinating spots to discover.

Australia has 26 desert destinations where you can fly to. The destinations listed below can be visited all year round, but it is best to avoid the summer months as it can get extremely hot. That's why it is best to visit these destinations from March to November.

🌊 🌧️  Oceanic / Maritime destinations

Oceanic destinations in Australia have mild summer temperatures, typically ranging from 15°C to 25°C (59°F to 77°F), while winters are pleasantly cool without being freezing. You can enjoy beautiful green surroundings, a variety of flora and fauna, and plenty of outdoor adventures. Ideally suited for anyone who enjoys the temperate weather.

At the moment there are 16 oceanic / maritime destinations accessible by plane. These destinations are best to visit in the summer months from November to February. During this period, temperatures are pleasant to warm, while precipitation often falls in autumn and winter, from March to August.

🌿 🍇  Warm Mediterranean destinations

Warm Mediterranean summers are typically long, hot, and dry, with temperatures hovering around 30°C (86°F), combined with a unique mix of scenic landscapes. The sun-soaked lifestyle attracts visitors throughout the year who are eager for relaxation, recreational activities by the water, and the beauty of nature.

There are 8 destinations in Australia with a Warm Mediterranean climate. These destinations typically enjoy warm, pleasant temperatures from mid-spring to summer, October to March, with most rainfall occurring between April and August.

Countries with direct flights to Australia

From which countries can you fly non-stop?

Below is a list of all 41 countries that have non-stop flights to Australia, including the number of airports that offer those flights:

Airports with direct flights to Australia

This section is ideal for finding the best airport to start your trip to Australia. All airports with direct flights are listed below, ranked by popularity. Currently, 75 airports across 41 countries and 6 continents offer direct flights to 149 airports in Australia.

Flying First Class to Australia

Which airports offer First Class flights?

If you're looking for a luxurious flight, you can choose to depart from a total of 13 airports (located in 11 different countries), and arrive at one of 4 First Class airports in Australia : Sydney, Melbourne, Perth or Brisbane Airport. Discover below all airports that have First Class options:

Departure airports with First Class flights

First Class airports in Australia

Flying Business Class to Australia

Where can you fly to in Business Class?

In total, there are 102 airports across 39 countries that provide business class flights to Australia. As of today, you can arrive at 34 airports in Business Class.

Departure airports with Business Class flights

Business Class airports in Australia

Domestic flights across Australia

With a total of 584 domestic routes, there are many flights within Australia that make it easy to travel around the country. Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth have the most domestic connections, helpful to know when planning your trip.

Qantas and Virgin Australia together operate more than half (63%) of all domestic flights in Australia, a total of 31,525 flights this month. The list below provides you with a lot more information, from interesting statistics to an overview of all domestic routes.

International flights from Oceania to Australia

There are 22 cities spread across 15 countries in Oceania that offer international flights to Australia. Those cities offer direct flights to one of 11 airports in the country. As of today, New Zealand, Fiji, Papua New Guinea, Vanuatu and New Caledonia have the best direct connections to Australia from Oceania.

The 2 most popular international airports are Sydney and Brisbane Airport, which together handle more than half (63%) of all incoming international flights to the country. The majority of those flights are operated by 3 airlines: Qantas, Air New Zealand and Jetstar.

Currently, 2 low-cost carriers out of 14 airlines offer direct flights on a total of 57 international routes from Oceania.

In the following sections we provide detailed information on the available routes from every country with non-stop flights and (if available) stopover flights:

Flights from New Zealand to Australia

From New Zealand you can fly non-stop from 6 airports, and visit any of the 9 destinations in Australia. In total there are 27 direct routes from New Zealand, operated by 8 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Jetstar and Virgin Australia).

New Zealand to Australia with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 19 airports in New Zealand offer flights to 9 destinations in Australia that require just one stop:

Flights from Fiji to Australia

From Fiji you can fly non-stop from Nadi Airport, and visit any of the 7 destinations in Australia. In total there are 7 direct routes from Fiji, operated by 4 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Virgin Australia and Jetstar).

Fiji to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 6 airports in Fiji offer flights to 7 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Papua New Guinea to Australia

From Papua New Guinea you can fly non-stop from Port Moresby Airport, and visit any of the 3 destinations in Australia. In total there are 3 direct routes from Papua New Guinea, operated by 2 different airlines — Air Niugini and Qantas.

Papua New Guinea to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Papua New Guinea offer flights to 3 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Vanuatu to Australia

From Vanuatu you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Australia. In total there are 3 direct routes from Vanuatu, operated by 4 different airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Virgin Australia and Jetstar).

Vanuatu to Australia with a stopover

If you consider a stopover, then there are more airports available: 13 airports in Vanuatu offer flights to 2 destinations in Australia that require just one stop:

Flights from New Caledonia to Australia

From New Caledonia you can fly non-stop from Noumea Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Australia. In total there are 2 direct routes from New Caledonia, operated by 2 different airlines — Aircalin and Qantas.

New Caledonia to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 4 airports in New Caledonia offer flights to 2 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Solomon Islands to Australia

From Solomon Islands you can fly non-stop from 2 airports, and arrive at the only destination in Australia: Brisbane. In total there are 2 direct routes from Solomon Islands, operated by 2 different airlines — Qantas and Solomon Airlines.

Solomon Islands to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 16 airports in Solomon Islands offer flights to Brisbane Airport with a single stop:

Flights from Norfolk Island to Australia

From Norfolk Island you can fly non-stop from Norfolk Island Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Australia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Norfolk Island, operated by Qantas.

Flights from Nauru to Australia

From Nauru you can fly non-stop from Yaren Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Australia: Brisbane. This is the only non-stop flight route from Nauru to Australia, operated by 2 different airlines — FlexFlight and Nauru Airlines.

Flights from Samoa to Australia

From Samoa you can fly non-stop from Apia Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Australia: Brisbane. This is the only non-stop flight route from Samoa to Australia, operated by 2 different airlines — including Virgin Australia, which is usually the most budget-friendly.

Flights from Cook Islands to Australia

From Cook Islands you can fly non-stop from Rarotonga Island Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Australia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Cook Islands, all operated by the low-cost carrier Jetstar.

Cook Islands to Australia with a stopover

There is another departure option available if you consider a stopover: Aitutaki Airport offers 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Australia:

Flights from Tonga to Australia

From Tonga you can fly non-stop from Nukuʻalofa Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Australia: Sydney. This is the only non-stop flight route from Tonga to Australia, operated by Qantas.

Tonga to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 2 airports in Tonga offer flights to 7 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Christmas Island to Australia

From Christmas Island you can fly non-stop from Christmas Island Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Australia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Christmas Island, operated by Qantas.

Flights from Palau to Australia

From Palau you can fly non-stop from Koror Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Australia: Brisbane. This is the only non-stop flight route from Palau to Australia, operated by Qantas.

Flights from Cocos (Keeling) Islands to Australia

From Cocos (Keeling) Islands you can fly non-stop from Cocos (Keeling) Islands Airport, and arrive at 2 different destinations in Australia. In total there are 2 direct routes from Cocos (Keeling) Islands, operated by Qantas.

Flights from French Polynesia to Australia

From French Polynesia you can fly non-stop from Tahiti Airport, and arrive at the only destination in Australia: Sydney. This is the only non-stop flight route from French Polynesia to Australia, operated by Air Tahiti Nui.

French Polynesia to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 38 airports in French Polynesia offer flights to Sydney Airport with a single stop:

Intercontinental flights to Australia

All continents have direct flights to Australia. A total of 26 different countries across Africa, Asia, Europe, North America and South America offer flights to the country. With 140 direct flight routes, connecting 53 intercontinental airports to 13 destinations, Australia is well-connected to various parts of the world. 57 different airlines (of which 10 are low-cost) are operating these long-haul flights.

Countries outside Oceania with excellent flight connections to Australia include: Indonesia, Singapore, China, Malaysia and Hong Kong.

All intercontinental flights can be found below — arranged by continent, country and departure airport.

Non-stop flights from Asia to Australia

From Asia, 18 countries have direct flights to Australia. 117 non-stop routes are available, operated by 48 airlines — 10 of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Indonesia to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Indonesia you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 12 destinations. Flights are operated by 8 airlines — including 4 low-cost carriers.

Indonesia to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 53 departure airports in Indonesia offer 1-stop flights to 13 destinations in Australia:

Flights from Singapore to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Singapore? This is possible from Singapore only. You will arrive at one of 8 destinations. Flights are operated by 6 airlines — including Jetstar, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Flights from China to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from China you can do so from 14 airports. You will arrive at one of 6 destinations. Flights are operated by 10 airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Beijing Capital and Juneyao Airlines)

China to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 209 departure airports in China offer 1-stop flights to 8 destinations in Australia:

Flights from Malaysia to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Malaysia? This is possible from Kuala Lumpur only. You will arrive at one of 6 destinations. Flights are operated by 6 airlines — including 3 low-cost carriers.

Malaysia to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in Malaysia offer flights to 8 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Hong Kong to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Hong Kong? This is possible from Hong Kong only. You will arrive at one of 6 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Japan to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Japan you can do so from 4 airports. You will arrive at one of 5 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — including Jetstar, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Japan to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 56 airports in Japan offer flights to 8 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Thailand to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Thailand you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 4 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — including Jetstar, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Thailand to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 16 airports in Thailand offer flights to 13 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Vietnam to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Vietnam you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 4 destinations. Flights are operated by 3 airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (VietJet Air and Jetstar)

Vietnam to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 19 departure airports in Vietnam offer 1-stop flights to 13 destinations in Australia:

Flights from Philippines to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from Philippines you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 4 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — including 2 low-cost carriers (Jetstar and Cebu Pacific)

Philippines to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 34 airports in Philippines offer flights to 8 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Qatar to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Qatar? This is possible from Doha only. You will arrive at one of 5 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including Virgin Australia, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Flights from United Arab Emirates to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from United Arab Emirates you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 5 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Emirates and Etihad Airways, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

United Arab Emirates to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 3 departure airports in United Arab Emirates offer 1-stop flights to 6 destinations in Australia:

Flights from South Korea to Australia

Looking to fly directly from South Korea? This is possible from Seoul only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 4 airlines — including Jetstar, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

South Korea to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 5 departure airports in South Korea offer 1-stop flights to 13 destinations in Australia:

Flights from India to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from India you can do so from 2 airports. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Air India and Qantas, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

India to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 94 airports in India offer flights to 13 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Taiwan to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Taiwan? This is possible from Taipei only. You will arrive at one of 3 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — EVA Air and China Airlines, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Taiwan to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 3 departure airports in Taiwan offer 1-stop flights to 8 destinations in Australia:

Flights from Sri Lanka to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Sri Lanka? This is possible from Colombo only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — including Jetstar, the only low-cost carrier on these routes.

Sri Lanka to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 7 departure airports in Sri Lanka offer 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Australia:

Flights from Timor-Leste to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Timor-Leste? This is possible from Dili only. You will arrive at Darwin — currently the only direct route connecting Australia and Timor-Leste. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Airnorth and Qantas, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Timor-Leste to Australia with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Oecusse Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Darwin:

Flights from Brunei to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Brunei? This is possible from Brunei and Muara only. You will arrive at Melbourne — currently the only direct route connecting Australia and Brunei. Flights are operated by Royal Brunei Airlines.

Flights from Maldives to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Maldives? This is possible from Malé only. You will arrive at Melbourne — currently the only direct route connecting Australia and Maldives. Flights are operated by Maldivian.

Maldives to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 19 departure airports in Maldives offer 1-stop flights to 2 destinations in Australia:

Non-stop flights from North America to Australia

From North America, 2 countries have direct flights to Australia. 15 non-stop routes are available, operated by 7 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from United States to Australia

If you'd like to fly non-stop from United States you can do so from 6 airports. You will arrive at one of 4 destinations. Flights are operated by 6 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

United States to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 239 departure airports in United States offer 1-stop flights to 11 destinations in Australia:

Flights from Canada to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Canada? This is possible from Vancouver only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Air Canada and Qantas, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Canada to Australia with a stopover

If a stopover works for you, it will provide you with more departure options to reach Australia, as 47 departure airports in Canada offer 1-stop flights to 7 destinations in Australia:

Non-stop flights from South America to Australia

From South America you can only depart from Chile for a direct flight to Australia. 2 non-stop routes are available, operated by 2 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from Chile to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Chile? This is possible from Santiago de Chile only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — LATAM and Qantas, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

Chile to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 16 airports in Chile offer flights to 2 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Non-stop flights from Africa to Australia

From Africa, 2 countries have direct flights to Australia. 3 non-stop routes are available, operated by 3 airlines — none of which are low-cost carriers.

Flights from South Africa to Australia

Looking to fly directly from South Africa? This is possible from Johannesburg only. You will arrive at one of 2 destinations. Flights are operated by 2 airlines — Qantas and South African Airways, neither of which are low-cost carriers.

South Africa to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in South Africa offer flights to 5 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Mauritius to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Mauritius? This is possible from Mauritius only. You will arrive at Perth — currently the only direct route connecting Australia and Mauritius. Flights are operated by Air Mauritius.

Mauritius to Australia with a stopover

There is another option available if you consider a stopover flight: Rodrigues Island Airport offers a 1-stop flight to Perth:

Non-stop flights from Europe to Australia

From Europe, 3 countries have direct flights to Australia. These route(s) are operated by one airline.

Flights from United Kingdom to Australia

Looking to fly directly from United Kingdom? This is possible from London Heathrow only. You will arrive at Perth — currently the only direct route connecting Australia and United Kingdom. Flights are operated by Qantas.

United Kingdom to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 18 airports in United Kingdom offer flights to 8 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from France to Australia

Looking to fly directly from France? This is possible from Paris only. You will arrive at Perth — currently the only direct route connecting Australia and France. Flights are operated by Qantas.

France to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 22 airports in France offer flights to 5 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Flights from Italy to Australia

Looking to fly directly from Italy? This is possible from Rome (Fiumicino) only. You will arrive at Perth — currently the only direct route connecting Australia and Italy. Flights are operated by Qantas.

Italy to Australia with a stopover

There are more departure airports available if you consider a stopover: 30 airports in Italy offer flights to 8 destinations in Australia with a single stop:

Most popular routes to Australia

Whether you're looking to explore the scenic landscapes, charming towns and vibrant cities of Australia, visit friends and family or simply need to attend a business meeting — we've got you covered. Check out the list below to find the most popular non-stop flights available for your journey.

Popular routes to Australia with a stopover

If there is no airport near you offering direct flights to Australia, don't worry — you can still reach the country with a brief stopover along the way.

Below is a list of the most popular routes that require a stopover.

To see all 1- or 2-stop flight options, simply use the "Show indirect destinations" button on the map, or use the search bar to select your departure airport and discover all available routes from there to Australia!

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