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Sydney.$1,375 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Sep, returning Tue, 7 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Thu, 18 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Tue, 7 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,375, select.
Sydney.$1,593 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May, returning Wed, 14 May.Return flight with SWISS and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Wed, 14 May, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,593, select.
Sydney.$1,642 per passenger.Departing Sun, 26 Oct, returning Thu, 20 Nov.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Virgin Australia.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 26 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Virgin Australia, departs from Sydney on Thu, 20 Nov, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,642, select.
Sydney.$1,668 per passenger.Departing Mon, 19 May, returning Thu, 12 Jun.Return flight with Turkish Airlines and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Turkish Airlines, departs from Zurich on Mon, 19 May, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,668, select.
Sydney.$1,695 per passenger.Departing Sat, 21 Jun, returning Sat, 5 Jul.Return flight with SWISS and Sichuan Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with SWISS, departs from Zurich on Sat, 21 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Sichuan Airlines, departs from Sydney on Sat, 5 Jul, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,695, select.
Sydney.$1,704 per passenger.Departing Wed, 1 Oct, returning Sun, 12 Oct.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Scoot.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Wed, 1 Oct, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Scoot, departs from Sydney on Sun, 12 Oct, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,704, select.
Sydney.$1,708 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Jun, returning Wed, 18 Jun.Return flight with easyJet and China Eastern.Outbound indirect flight with easyJet, departs from Zurich on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with China Eastern, departs from Sydney on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,708, select.
Sydney.$1,725 per passenger.Departing Sun, 30 Nov, returning Sun, 7 Dec.Return flight with Pegasus Airlines and Thai Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Pegasus Airlines, departs from Zurich on Sun, 30 Nov, arriving in Sydney.Inbound indirect flight with Thai Airways, departs from Sydney on Sun, 7 Dec, arriving in Zurich.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,725, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Sydney

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Zurich to Sydney flights are currently cheapest in May.
May
from $1,593
Jun
from $1,708
Jul
from $1,967
Aug
from $2,003
Sep
from $1,965
Oct
from $1,704
Nov
from $1,945
Dec
from $2,025
Jan
from $1,997
Feb
from $1,966
Mar
from $1,940
Apr
from $2,345

Zurich to Sydney: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Zurich to Sydney below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Sydney.

Zurich to Sydney: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$1,375
Cheapest month to flySeptember

Finding cheap flights from Zurich to Sydney: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Zurich to Sydney is $1,375. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Zurich to Sydney. But we found flights with one or more stops from $1,375.
As of May 2025, there are no flights flying from Zurich to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly from Zurich to Sydney is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Zurich Airport to Sydney Airport on Thursday, 18 September 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Zurich Airport and Sydney Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Sydney but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Pegasus Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Travelling from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know

  • Sydney is ten hours ahead of Zurich and follows the UTC+11 timezone.

  • Your ZRH to SYD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.

  • During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • At the moment, $674 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Zurich Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,375. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.

  • It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from ZRH to SYD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.

  • Getting cheap flights from Zurich Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is more likely if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and score a great deal.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from ZRH to SYD by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Zurich Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.

Handy information about Zurich Airport (ZRH)

  • 69.02% of flights taking off from Zurich Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • To get to Zurich Airport from central Zurich, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 13 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 35 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to ZRH? If you've booked an early flight from Zurich Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • If you're coming in on a late Zurich Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:

  • Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers you can book with here.

  • Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks ahead of your trip.

Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney

  • From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.

  • It takes roughly 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.

When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Zurich Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sydney. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.

  • Book your flight from Zurich Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to visit Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from ZRH to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've visited Sydney, now it's time to explore other corners of Australia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to check off its popular sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • If you want to check out another major destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, about 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among its highlights.

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