Can I fly direct from Sydney to Lord Howe Island?

Yes, historically, all flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island have been direct. Across the trailing 90 days, 100% of the observed flights on this route were non-stop. This indicates that travelers can typically expect to find direct flight options for this journey.

How many hours is the flight from Sydney to Lord Howe Island?

The typical direct flight from Sydney to Lord Howe Island has a median duration of 2 hours and 5 minutes. This corresponds to approximately 125 minutes of flight time. The distance covered on this route is about 785 kilometers, making it a relatively short journey.

Are there frequently good prices on flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island?

Yes, historically, good prices on flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island have been frequent. This route is classified as one with frequent deals. This trend is based on pricing data observed across the trailing 30 days, indicating that travelers often find favorable fares for this destination.

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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

2026-10-14 – 2026-10-18
SYD - Lord Howe Island
30% AI deal score
A$1,188
A$1,303
Round trip
2027-02-04 – 2027-02-07
SYD - Lord Howe Island
34% AI deal score
A$1,007
A$1,338
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2026-10-20 – 2026-10-24
SYD - Lord Howe Island
29% AI deal score
A$1,179
A$1,365
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2026-10-17 – 2026-10-18
SYD - Lord Howe Island
29% AI deal score
A$1,166
A$1,365
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2026-10-17 – 2026-10-24
SYD - Lord Howe Island
29% AI deal score
A$1,145
A$1,365
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2027-01-05 – 2027-01-07
SYD - Lord Howe Island
26% AI deal score
A$777
A$1,417
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2027-02-02 – 2027-02-03
SYD - Lord Howe Island
31% AI deal score
A$996
A$1,469
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2027-02-02 – 2027-02-04
SYD - Lord Howe Island
31% AI deal score
A$1,001
A$1,469
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2026-11-10 – 2026-11-20
SYD - Lord Howe Island
25% AI deal score
A$652
A$1,474
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2026-10-24 – 2026-10-30
SYD - Lord Howe Island
28% AI deal score
A$1,144
A$1,478
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Sydney to Lord Howe Island: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Almost all itineraries for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island are non-stop, with 100% of recent fares falling into this category. This means you can expect a direct journey without connections, simplifying your travel plans. New deals for this route appear almost daily, indicating a consistent availability of options for travelers.

For those seeking cheap flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island, a typical journey takes about 2h 5m, including any connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time you can expect when flying between these two locations.

Right now, fares to Lord Howe Island typically range from $946–$954, with a median of $954. Current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 8% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding significantly lower prices may require some flexibility or advance planning.

If you are looking for the cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Lord Howe Island, the best months to consider are March, with a median fare of $475, October at a median of $480, and November, where the median fare is $485. These months offer the lowest median prices for this route, providing opportunities for more budget-friendly travel.

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Regular price: A$943 - A$1,237

Prices from Sydney to Lord Howe Island are currently above the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island typically range from 943 AUD to 1237 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1365 AUD with Air Armenia, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 24.

now A$1,365

Low A$943

High A$1,237

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Lord Howe Island is October, with a median price of $484. The most expensive month is April, with a median price of $1322. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$484

April

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,322

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Canadian Western Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

Canadian Western Airlines

A$1,843

A$1,762

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,817

A$1,945

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,679

A$2,049

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,554

A$2,049

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,762

A$1,947

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,627

A$2,051

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

3 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 26

A$1,459 → A$1,398

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

A$1,784 → A$1,748

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A$1,778 → A$1,759

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A$1,660 → A$1,644

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Sydney - Lord Howe Island route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from Sydney to Lord Howe Island are above the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for prices around $475

Historically, March, October, and November offer the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 5m

The typical direct flight duration from Sydney to Lord Howe Island is 2 hours 5 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Direct flights are dominant on this route

100% of recent flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island are direct, making them dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Canadian Western Airlines has direct deals

Canadian Western Airlines offers direct flight deals from Sydney to Lord Howe Island.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

Deals for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island appear frequently, within a 30-day window.

Sydney main airports to depart from

Western Sydney International Airport (WSI)

Cheapest

Western Sydney International Airport offers a good option for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island.

📍 ~46 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,241

Lord Howe Island main airports to arrive at

Lord Howe Island (LDH)

Cheapest

Lord Howe Island Airport is the most convenient arrival airport for your trip to Lord Howe Island.

📍 ~2 km from Lord Howe Island (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~A$1,561

Airports nearby Lord Howe Island used as alternative

Sydney (SYD)

Sydney Airport is the primary mainland gateway for Lord Howe Island flights, offering extensive domestic and international connections.

📍 ~135 km from Lord Howe Island (reachable by flight)

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Lord Howe Island

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this period, the average price for a ticket has been observed at approximately $795. Booking 28-59 days out saw average prices around $851, while booking 60+ days in advance typically resulted in an average price of $896. These trends are based on data collected across the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Sydney to Lord Howe Island is considered to be $946 or less. The median price for this route has been $954. This threshold represents a price point that is typically better than the majority of fares observed over the period.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Sydney to Lord Howe Island have been March, October, and November. In March, the median price was $475, while October saw a median of $480, and November had a median of $485. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, was $954. These months typically offer more favorable pricing compared to other times of the year.

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Sydney to Lord Howe Island: Overview

Insights for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

How much is a round trip from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Regular price: A$943 - A$1,237

Prices from Sydney to Lord Howe Island are currently above the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island typically range from 943 AUD to 1237 AUD. The current lowest deal is 1365 AUD with Air Armenia, for travel from Oct 20-Oct 24.

now A$1,365

Low A$943

High A$1,237

The cheapest time to fly from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

October

Cheapest

Flights from A$484

April

Most Expensive

Flights from A$1,322

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Canadian Western Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

Canadian Western Airlines

A$1,843

A$1,762

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,817

A$1,945

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,679

A$2,049

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,554

A$2,049

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,762

A$1,947

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

SYD - Lord Howe Island

Sydney (SYD) - Lord Howe Island (LDH)

QantasLink

A$1,627

A$2,051

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sydney to Lord Howe Island

3 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 26

A$1,459 → A$1,398

2 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 20

A$1,784 → A$1,748

1 night

Sep 16 - Sep 17

A$1,778 → A$1,759

1 night

Sep 20 - Sep 21

A$1,660 → A$1,644

Popular Airports to fly from Sydney to Lord Howe Island