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Cheap Flights from Houston to Sydney

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Houston to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Houston to Sydney

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Houston to Sydney.
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Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 pm - 10:35 amIAH-SYD
21h 40m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
11:50 am - 4:15 pmSYD-IAH
19h 25m1 stop
$951Air New Zealand
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Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 5
Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 pm - 8:45 amIAH-SYD
19h 50m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
9:55 am - 9:35 pmSYD-IAH
26h 40m2 stops
$960Air New Zealand
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Tue, Jul 22 - Tue, Aug 5
American Airlines Logo
10:09 am - 6:55 amHOU-SYD
29h 46m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 5:49 pmSYD-HOU
20h 39m1 stop
$1,423American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 24
American Airlines Logo
4:31 pm - 7:05 amHOU-SYD
23h 34m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 3:57 pmSYD-HOU
18h 47m1 stop
$1,437American Airlines
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Wed, Sep 10 - Wed, Sep 24
United Airlines Logo
8:17 pm - 7:00 amIAH-SYD
19h 43m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 5:20 pmSYD-IAH
22h 50m1 stop
$1,457United Airlines
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Mon, Jun 23 - Sun, Jul 6
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 7:00 amIAH-SYD
21h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:30 am - 8:48 pmSYD-IAH
26h 18m2 stops
$1,462United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 11 - Wed, Jul 2
Delta Logo
4:30 pm - 6:35 amIAH-SYD
23h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 11:28 pmSYD-IAH
29h 03m1 stop
$1,467Delta
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Mon, Jun 23 - Sun, Jul 6
Delta Logo
12:55 pm - 6:35 amHOU-SYD
26h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 9:53 pmSYD-HOU
27h 28m2 stops
$1,471Delta
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Wed, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 23
Qantas Airways Logo
7:44 pm - 7:05 amIAH-SYD
20h 21m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:10 am - 7:25 pmSYD-IAH
25h 15m1 stop
$1,487Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10
Qantas Airways Logo
7:44 pm - 7:05 amIAH-SYD
20h 21m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
9:10 am - 7:25 pmSYD-IAH
25h 15m1 stop
$1,498Qantas Airways
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Tue, Jun 3 - Tue, Jun 10

Expert advice for your flight from Houston to Sydney

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
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IAH

Check current security wait times on the IAH website. Terminal-hopping isn't worth it unless the wait difference exceeds 20-30 minutes.

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SYD

Use the Airport Link train for a quick, under 15-minute ride to central Sydney. Tap any credit card for easy access to public transport.

Read more about SYDby Robert Schrader
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Independent aviation journalist John Walton took his first flight at eight weeks old and hasn’t stopped travelling since. A world-renowned expert in airlines and the passenger experience, he writes in depth on aviation, is a resident expert on travel in Japan and France, and offers a uniquely queer perspective on travelling the world.

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Robert Schrader

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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Houston to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Houston to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest Houston to Sydney flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Houston to Sydney.
Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Houston to Sydney cost $1,439 and was between Houston George Bush Intcntl Airport (IAH) and Sydney (SYD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $1,439.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Houston to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Houston to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Sydney on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Tuesday is the most expensive day to fly from Houston to Sydney. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Houston to Sydney?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Houston to Sydney is April, where tickets cost $875 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,804 and $1,369 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Houston to Sydney?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
No, with an average price for the route of $2,816, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Houston to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Houston to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.
To get a below average price on the flight from Houston to Sydney, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Cheapest flight

$568
Flight from Houston George Bush Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from Houston to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Houston to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking flights from Houston to Sydney

  • What is the cheapest flight from Houston to Sydney?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Houston to Sydney was $568 for a one-way ticket and $951 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Houston and Sydney?

    Yes, you'll most likely have to show a valid passport before boarding the plane in Houston and on arrival in Sydney.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Houston to Sydney?

    Houston has 2 major airports: Houston Hobby and Houston George Bush Intcntl. Sydney Kingsford Smith is the only airport in Sydney. You’ll usually find the cheapest deals if you fly from Houston George Bush Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Houston to Sydney?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Houston to Sydney?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Houston and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Sydney from Houston?

    Los Angeles is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Houston to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Houston to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Houston to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Houston to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Houston is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Houston to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Houston with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Houston to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Houston up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top 5 airlines serving from Houston to Sydney

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Houston to Sydney. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Houston to Sydney? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Air New ZealandOverall score based on 469 reviews
8.0Comfort
7.4Entertainment
8.2Boarding
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025AKL - IAH
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Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

USB charging ports did not work on any of Air New Zealand flights

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Everything was fine. Wish the wifi was free and included in the ticket price.

Nothing special short flight - all good - difference between 1 fudge and 2 fudge is obligation and thankfulness

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

I love flying with Qantas. There was no onscreen entertaining on this flight, and only a snack provided (not a meal) but still better than Jetstar or Virgin (in my opinion) so still happy.

The food was terrible. And the flight attendants were very rude. One flight attendant wouldn’t help a passenger lift their carry-on. Another flight attendant wouldn’t give a man an extra blanket. And they walked by not even looking at the passengers to see if they needed a glass of water.

Wheelchair assistance to move through the terminals and to/from the plane door was excellent. No vegan snack on the flight, only something with salami and cheese in it.

I have flown Qantas multiple times in the past it seemed this flight the plane had less seat room or the seats were way less comfortable than before. Everything else was about the same. Thanks

Smooth flight. Boarding was chaotic. Could not hear the gate agent over the intercom. People were lined up in the wrong lines. Groups one and two were told to board through line one and group 3 through line 2. All very confusing. Once in the air, the flight was smooth. There was no entertainment option on this aircraft, even though it was a larger aircraft.

My suitcase was completed destroyed. The top part is broken and unusable now.

We boarded but then sat there waiting on some missed connection people to get on so we sat for about 15 minutes for that. Then we sat again because the passenger manifest was wrong and they had to figure it out before we could leave. That took about another 20 minutes or so. The crew was working hard to figure it out so it’s not their fault. It ended up being a system glitch where someone was upgraded to first class while another person was also in the same seat and it just created a mess that took a little while to figure out. They literally went to every person on the plane asking their names to see who was sitting in the wrong seat. I also hate the entertainment that must be watched on your phone or tablet. Just give us setback screens. It’s so much better. Almost every Delta flight has this now and it is so nice to have them. The crew did a great job. I have no complaints from them. They were very hard working, even with the mishap and a disgruntled passenger.

My priority checked bag was not loaded on the flight. I had to sit in baggage claim in Las Vegas for 2 1/2 hours waiting for the next flight. All baggage staff were very helpful, tracking showed it as scanned for loading. Nobody told me why it wasn't on my flight.

All male crew was just too woke for me. I felt like a sardine. I will never take a window seat or the rearmost seat again. I booked early and did not pay for seat selection and that was a mistake. The security at IAH was atrocious. I was violated and radiated as I was in a hurry to connect to my other flight. I may have lost items under the seat in front of me that I couldn't see nor bend over to look.

It’s been awhile since I have traveled on United. I, along with my family who were on the flight noted how smoothly everything went . Boarding, flight crew and service was excellent.

Smooth flight. As always dinner could have been more generous. Breakfast was great.

In general ok, my only issue is that they had no hot items for purchase. I had very little time in my connection due to baggage/customs/TSA, thag I barely even had a chance for a stop at the washroom and buy water, to make it to my gate when they started boarding. I had nothing to eat because the trip started early, so I was ready to purchase, and they had nothing except for dry items like snacks. I had to purchase a mediocre, overpriced cheese and fruit board, instead of at least a pizza or sliders that I was planning on getting. Other than that, it was fine. But that’s typical Air Canada, to not have enough.

How badly can you screw up baggage claim? We were told to go to baggage claim too for our bags from this flight. Another flights bags were there. They finished up. More bags from a different flight arrived. Our bags did not Finally the baggage claim belt stopped working and and are flight was still listed on the arrivals for that baggage claim 2. And then nothing It turns out that they had been delivered not only the United baggage claim but far away on a Delta baggage claim No I never told us. It was only the people looking around who had been on the flight But I’m sure there was plenty of time for the employees to raffle through the bags and steal whatever they wanted

Long wait before take off without an update for 20 minutes. Flight was good otherwise.

Took off on time and successfully avoided weather that looked to be a problem along the way

Worst seats I’ve ever had !!! The seats were very narrow and uncomfortable and misaligned with the seats in front of mine leading to bottom of the seat in front of mine pressing on my legs for 15.5 hours !

I liked everything. Except that my neck was hurting on the seat. I couldn't sleep.

We were delayed Al ost / hours after boarding so that maintenance had to add oil to the engines. Then the oil they grabbed had been left out in the Dallas record cold and was frozen. They had to go back to the hanger and grab some that was not frozen.

They changed my seat from one that I had paid for as an upgrade to a regular seat at the last minute.

Flight was empty so had a whole row to myself. Still had to wait to get the bag due to the negligence at Palm Springs departure.

Everything was on time, we arrived early, everything worked well.

Angela was the best fa ever. She made that 8 hour flight a breeze

This was a pleasant, short flight and the crew was friendly.

The service and food needs to improve to catch up with other international flights

Short flight so no food or entertainment. Good landing at SFO and on time. We were told no carryon luggage yet lots of people were puting bags in overhead compartments. The rules need to be made more clear. I was on the first leg of an international flight and this is the first time I could not have carryon luggage.

This flight didn't happen for me because of overbooking.

My flight was overbooked and they would not let me board. I had to book another flight and pay the full amount of that flight. I did not get any help at all from Air Canada or United Airlines.

Comfortable seats and movies entertainment available. Better experience than the flight from Toronto to Denver.

Not enough electronic outlets for charging in the Air Canada waiting to board area but the Most important thing….the plane was booked to only 40% capacity and my row of 2 other seats were empty. My row happened to be one of the few rows that did NOT have raising arm rests. The flight attendant made effort to seat me in a different row. I needed wheelchair assistance due to a cyst on my knee and struggled to move from seat to seat to get to the row. Those 2 empty seats tormented me the entire 15+ hour flight as I had to be upright the entire flight and was not able to elevate my knee. Lots of other passengers were laying down due to the arm rest being able to retract. It is a shame that he couldn’t be gracious and find a row that I could move to.

Poor air traffic controller staffing led to a 50%reduction on flights so we got to wait 4 hrs for our flight! Very disorganized at the gate Poor communication with customers

It was delayed by almost 90 minutes and that messed up our plans but it was beyond UA’s control that is what we heard

Terrible experience, flight was delayed both ways. Limited compensation for the 5+ hour delay. Will not be flying Air Canada Rouge, and don’t recommend you do either.

The boarding was relatively quick, the crew welcoming and flight uneventful. The omission of meals on all airlines is unacceptable especially when the flight is during a mealtime such as this one, (lunchtime), is unacceptable.

Everything was simple and easy. The lady at the gate was super friendly, I wish I had her name to share. She's a little older, dark-haired. You can tell she likes her job and would be a great influence on any young people training with her.

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