Cheap flights from Kigali to Sydney from £728

Cheap flights from Kigali to Sydney from £728

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3 stops
Sun, Jul 19
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£728
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3 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£798
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£800
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1 stop
Sun, Jul 19
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£902
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 15
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£971
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1 stop
Wed, Jul 15
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£998
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Wed, Jul 15 – Mon, Jul 20
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£1,587
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Wed, Jul 15 – Wed, Jul 22
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£1,653
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 15 – Tue, Jul 21
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£1,665
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2 stops
Tue, Jul 14 – Tue, Jul 21
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£1,665
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2 stops
Wed, Jul 15 – Thu, Jul 23
Kigali KGLSydney SYD
£1,736
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Wed, Jul 15 – Tue, Jul 21
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£1,736
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How much do flights to Sydney cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£728

Cheapest round-trip

£1,587

Average round-trip

£1,813

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Kenya Airways

Getting from Sydney airport to the city center

Fastest option: Airport Link train. Best value: buses and shuttle services.

Sydney is served by Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD), located 8 km south of the city center. As Australia's busiest airport, it offers a variety of airport transfers to city center destinations. The Airport Link train provides the fastest connection, while buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers offer alternatives depending on your budget and destination. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and time of day.

Transport Option

Typical time

Typical cost

Frequency

Best for

13-15 min

$18 – $21; includes station access fee (~USD 11–14)

every 10 min (traffic dependent)

fastest to CBD

35-50 min

$4 – $5; Opal card fare (~USD 2.50–3.30)

every 15–20 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-45 min

$45 – $65; metered; varies by traffic (~USD 29–42)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-45 min

$35 – $60; surge pricing may apply (~USD 23–39)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

20-45 min

$80 – $150; pre-booked; fixed rate (~USD 52–97)

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or business travelers

20-45 min

$50 – $120; per day; plus parking (~USD 32–78)

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Airport Link train includes a station access fee on top of the standard Opal fare.
  • Opal cards can be used on trains, buses, ferries, and light rail throughout Sydney.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly during peak hours.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Sydney

Depart from
Kigali International
Arrive to
Sydney
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Blue Mountains - Sydney Opera House

Check-in for a flight from Kigali to Sydney

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Kenya AirwaysKQAKQNo
Ethiopian AirlinesETHETYes
QantasQFAQFNo
RwandairRWDWBYes
EmiratesUAEEKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Sydney

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January26°C20°C
February25°C20°C
March24°C19°C
April22°C16°C
May19°C13°C
June17°C11°C
July16°C10°C
August17°C10°C
September20°C12°C
October22°C14°C
November23°C16°C
December24°C18°C
Hottest Month
26°C
January
Coldest month
10°C
July
Sunny days
305
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
28 Jun
67%
17°C13°C
5 Jul
72%
14°C12°C
Monday
29 Jun
46%
17°C14°C
6 Jul
76%
15°C13°C
Tuesday
30 Jun
23%
19°C14°C
7 Jul
40%
15°C12°C
Wednesday
1 Jul
17%
21°C14°C
8 Jul
43%
15°C11°C
Thursday
2 Jul
17%
22°C16°C
9 Jul
60%
16°C12°C
Friday
3 Jul
19°C13°C
10 Jul
57%
15°C10°C
Saturday
4 Jul
17°C10°C
11 Jul
17%
18°C10°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qantas, Rwandair, and Emirates. Kigali and Sydney have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Sydney, consider visiting Blue Mountains, and Sydney Opera House.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Kigali?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Kigali and London, Nairobi, Cape Town, Dar es Salaam, Johannesburg, Kabul, Addis Ababa, Lagos, Kuala Lumpur, Entebbe, Monrovia, Casablanca, Boston, Warsaw, Baku, Mombasa, Phoenix, Dubai, Larnaca, Buenos Aires.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sydney?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sydney and London, Melbourne, Brisbane, Bali, Bangkok, Perth, Gold Coast, Cairns, Singapore, Adelaide, Denpasar, Auckland, Manchester, Kuala Lumpur, Manila, Hobart, Ballina, Sunshine Coast Region, Ho Chi Minh City, Queenstown.
What airports are near Kigali?
The main airport in Kigali is Kigali International. It is also served by Kigali International, Goma International.
What airports are near Sydney?
The main airport in Sydney is Sydney. It is also served by Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.
Which airlines fly between Kigali and Sydney?
Currently, you can fly between Kigali and Sydney with Kenya Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Qantas, Rwandair, Emirates.
When’s the best time to travel between Kigali and Sydney?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Kigali and Sydney, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Kigali and Sydney?
Traveling between Kigali and Sydney, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near Kigali?
There are a number of airports in and around Kigali. The main one is Kigali International and other nearby airports include Kigali International, Goma International
How many airports are there near Sydney?
There are a number of airports in and around Sydney. The main one is Sydney and other nearby airports include Canberra, Newcastle, Orange.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Sydney depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between Kigali and Sydney arrive?
What time do flights between Kigali and Sydney depart?
What time do flights between Kigali and Sydney arrive?

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