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Cheap flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands from $105

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 26/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SYD — HTI
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
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Cheap flight deals from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sydney (SYD) to Whitsunday Islands (zzKJP). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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$227

One-way from

$105
Jetstar
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  • 10/3-16/3
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 00m total
  • Sydney to Whitsunday Islands
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Jetstar
  • Jetstar
  • 26/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 35m total
  • Sydney to Whitsunday Islands
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Cheapest flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 January 2025.

Mon 24/211:45SYD - HTI
Nonstop2h 35mJetstar
Fri 28/214:00HTI - SYD
Nonstop2h 25mJetstar
Deal found 17/1$227
Sat 8/312:40SYD - HTI
Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 16/314:00HTI - SYD
Nonstop2h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1$230
Fri 27/611:35SYD - HTI
Nonstop2h 35mVirgin Australia
Wed 2/714:50HTI - SYD
Nonstop2h 20mVirgin Australia
Deal found 16/1$235
Tue 24/609:35SYD - HTI
Nonstop2h 30mQantas Airways
Fri 27/612:45HTI - SYD
Nonstop2h 20mQantas Airways
Deal found 17/1$417

Find flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 24/2

11:45-13:20

Nonstop2h 35m

Hamilton Island

Fri 28/2

14:00-17:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$227

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 8/3

12:40-14:10

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Sun 16/3

14:00-17:25

Nonstop2h 25m

$230

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Fri 27/6

11:35-14:10

Nonstop2h 35m

Hamilton Island

Wed 2/7

14:50-17:10

Nonstop2h 20m

$235

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 24/6

09:35-12:05

Nonstop2h 30m

Hamilton Island

Fri 27/6

12:45-15:05

Nonstop2h 20m

$417

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Wed 26/2

11:45-13:20

Nonstop2h 35m

$105

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Mon 16/6

11:35-14:10

Nonstop2h 35m

$119

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Tue 18/2

09:40-11:10

Nonstop2h 30m

$209

SydneyHamilton Island

SYD - HTI

SYDHTI

Sydney Kingsford Smith

Sat 22/2

21:45-11:50

2 stops15h 05m

$280

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Deals found on 16/1

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Travel insights for flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands (average of $201). Flying from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands in September is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SYD to KJP?

Find hourly flight availability from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands

Explore weekly flight availability from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

The most flights from SYD to zzKJP are scheduled on a Monday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Whitsunday Islands

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Whitsunday Islands. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Whitsunday Islands. Reviews last updated 17 January 2025.
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Qantas Airways
7.5
Good
821 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Virgin Australia
7.5
Good
434 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
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Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Jetstar
6.6
Okay
467 reviews
Air New Zealand
7.9
Good
485 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.4

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Connection Booked by United was one hour and 20 minutes to come from international Auckland to San Francisco, deplane, clear customs and immigration, collect baggage, transfer baggage, go through TSA, walk/run across terminals 20 minutes and barely make connection When united informed pre-vacation of the tightness of the connection,would not switch to a flight two hours later, despite open seats, the flight that the baggage actually took Passengers made connection; baggage did not Food: nonexistent for a cross country six hour flight Arrived early, but of course gate unavailable and then plane door to get off stuck for 20 minutes

Sydney to Whitsunday Islands Travel Guide

Thanks to the new generation of plugged-in honeymooners and celebrity Instagrammers, the Whitsunday Islands have rocketed to the top of many a travel bucket list.
This string of over 70 islands kicks back off the north-east coast of Queensland, and doubles as a scenic launch pad for trips to the neighbouring Great Barrier Reef. As such, the Whitsundays reel in an eclectic mix of well-heeled beach lovers and salty seasoned divers.
Best of all, it’s dead easy to get to the Whitsunday Islands – just hop on a 2.5-hour direct flight from Sydney.

A flight from Sydney to the Whitsunday Islands delivers you straight to one of the most spectacular island chains on the planet.
The Whitsundays’ good looks are all down to the swirling coastlines. White beaches, turquoise waters and bright green rainforests are the norm here. Plus, the islands are within throwing distance of the 2,300-kilometre-long Great Barrier Reef.
Hamilton Island is one of the few inhabited isles. The luxury beach hotels here offer five-star digs for honeymooners, sailors and scuba divers. And it’s got some of the most scenic bushwalking trails in the region.

Try out our search engine – it’ll dig up the cheapest flights to the Whitsunday Islands in minutes.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Sydney to the Whitsunday Islands?

    Around 2 hours 35 minutes direct. It’s usually not worth booking a flight with a stopover, as they can last an extra 10 hours.

  • Which airlines operate flights from Sydney to the Whitsunday Islands?

    Jetstar Airways, Qantas Airways and Virgin Australia.

  • How frequent are flights between Sydney and the Whitsunday Islands?

    Direct flights from Sydney to the Whitsunday Islands take off up to 3 times a day. Want more choice? There are over 70 flights with stopovers to choose from each day.

  • Which airports serve Sydney and the Whitsunday Islands?

    Planes depart from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.You get a choice in the Whitsundays. Great Barrier Reef Airport serves Hamilton Island. You could also fly to the nearest strip of mainland, which is served Whitsunday Coast Airport. From here, you can jump on a transfer to the Whitsunday boat terminal at nearby Shute Harbour.

  • Which direct flight route between Sydney and the Whitsunday Islands is cheapest?

    Cheap flights from Sydney to the Whitsunday Islands usually depart after midday.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands?

    Most people fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) if they book a flight from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands. Sydney Kingsford Smith is conveniently located just 7.5 km from Sydney’s city centre.

  • How popular is this Sydney to Whitsunday Islands flight route?

    The Sydney Kingsford Smith to Whitsunday Islands flight path was viewed by 2,433 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Jetstar, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $105. Virgin Australia flights start at $119 while deals on Qantas Airways start at $209 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands?

    Consider Emirates (83%), Jetstar (83%) or Qatar Airways (81%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands? While on average our users pay $364, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $188. The most popular route (Sydney Kingsford Smith - Hamilton Island), is priced around $217.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sydney to Whitsunday Islands flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands (average of $201). Flying from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands in September is currently the most expensive (average of $277). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 3 airlines flying from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Sydney to Whitsunday Islands. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.
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JetstarCheapest$135Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$204Average$714FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$237Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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