Flights from Sydney (SYD) to Emerald (EMD)

If you’re flying from Sydney Airport to Emerald Airport and wish to avoid getting caught in a bind, check our Covid-19 Travel Advisor before you book. It’s here you’ll discover any and all important info on this destination’s flying restrictions and quarantine.

So, you’re heading from Kingsford Smith Intl. Airport (SYD) to Emerald Airport? That means you’ll have approximately 3 hours and 5 minutes to while away. Fill your carry-on bag with plenty of entertainment, as well as a soft neck pillow, and time will zip by.

At the moment, there aren’t any direct flights from Sydney Airport to Emerald Airport (EMD). But don’t sob into your tissues just yet. A range of airlines will take you there with just one stopover, including Air New Zealand, The Flying Kangaroo and Etihad Airways.

If your travel plans to EMD have been affected by COVID-19, you may be able to make a no-change-fee cancellation and score a credit that you can use on another flight. Sign in to your Wotif account to see if your booking is eligible. If you still have questions, our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more info.

Some airlines offer the option to change your Emerald Airport (EMD) flight without a fee. That way, you won’t get stung with extra costs — but you’ll have to pay any difference between the old flight and the new one. Stress less by keeping your eye out for the “no change fees” filter when you book.

Whether you prefer to fly super early or you’re a bit more cruisy with what time of day you leave, you’ll discover a flight to Emerald that has your name on it. Pick from no less than 8 flights each week from Sydney Airport to Emerald Airport.

Here’s an insider tip: Monday is typically the cheapest day to fly! Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights departing on a Monday generally had the lowest average price, closely followed by flights on a Saturday. You might want to think twice about flying on a Thursday though; generally, our data showed that it had the highest average ticket price.

Guess what? It turns out that early in the week is the best time to score the cheapest plane tickets. Looking at flight demand on Wotif in 2021, we found that flights purchased on a Monday had the lowest airfares on average. Booking your plane ticket on the weekend also seems to score pretty good deals. However, airfares purchased on a Friday generally have a higher than average ticket value, so you might want to prepare your budget if you’re booking on that day.

Trying to figure out how early you should book your flight? It’s possible to start comparing international airfares on Wotif up to 12 months in advance. However, it does depend on the carrier as not all airlines release their prices that far out. According to Wotif’s 2021 flight demand trends, you can bag a bargain with some of the cheapest airfares appearing just 1 week prior to travel.*According to flight demand on Wotif.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.