Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD) flights
An economy award from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD) starts at 20,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $228.80. 3 airlines fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD): Cathay Pacific, Hong Kong Airlines and Qantas. The two airports are 4,593 miles (7,392 km) apart. Cathay Pacific and Qantas are in oneworld. There are also 37 ways to fly it with one stop, through Manila, Guangzhou and Brisbane and more.
How many miles HKG to SYD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Cathay Pacific | 20,000 | $228.80–237.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 24,000 | $104.20–363 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 24,000 | $54.20–233 |
| Finnair PlusOn Qantas | 25,000 | $83.45–239.50 |
| British Airways ClubOn Cathay Pacific | 25,750 | $79.20–313 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn Qantas | 29,000 | $83.45–239.50 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Cathay Pacific | 30,000 | $74.20–83 |
| American AAdvantageOn Cathay Pacific | 30,000 | $54.20–63 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn Qantas | 32,000 | $54.20–603 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn Cathay Pacific | 37,000 | $228.80–237.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn Hong Kong Airlines | 60,000 | $54.20–313 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from HKG to SYD
- Cathay Pacificoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Hong Kong AirlinesNot in an alliance
- Qantasoneworld · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book HKG to SYD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- American AAdvantageBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- British Airways ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Finnair PlusBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Iberia ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Cathay Pacific, Qantas
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Qantas
- Emirates SkywardsBooks Qantas
HKG to SYD with one stop
37 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Manila (MNL)Cebu Pacific Air and Philippine Airlines the whole way
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- Via Guangzhou (CAN)Cathay Pacific, then China Southern Airlines
- Via Brisbane (BNE)Cathay Pacific, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Port Moresby (POM)Air Niugini the whole wayPXPX
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
- Via Xiamen (XMN)Cathay Pacific, then Xiamen Airlines
- Via Adelaide (ADL)Cathay Pacific, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Cathay Pacific and Hong Kong Airlines, then Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more
+2 - Via Taipei (TPE)China Airlines the whole way
+4 - Via Melbourne (MEL)Qantas the whole way
- Via Ho Chi Minh City (SGN)VietJet Air and Vietnam Airlines the whole way
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- Via Hanoi (HAN)Vietnam Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Garuda Indonesia the whole way
- Via Singapore (SIN)Singapore Airlines and Scoot the whole way
+2 - Via Wuhan (WUH)China Eastern Airlines the whole way
HKG to SYD: common questions
How many miles does HKG to SYD cost?
In economy it starts at 20,000 miles one way with Cathay Pacific Asia Miles on Cathay Pacific, plus taxes and fees from $228.80. Next cheapest: Iberia Club (24,000), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (24,000) and Finnair Plus (25,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from HKG to SYD?
Cathay Pacific (oneworld), Hong Kong Airlines and Qantas (oneworld) fly nonstop from Hong Kong (HKG) to Sydney (SYD).
How far is Hong Kong from Sydney by plane?
Hong Kong (HKG) and Sydney (SYD) are 4,593 miles (7,392 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book HKG to SYD award flights?
11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Hong Kong and Sydney?
The most direct connections are through Manila (MNL), Guangzhou (CAN), Brisbane (BNE), Port Moresby (POM) and Haikou (HAK). On 21 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Cebu Pacific Air through Manila.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.