Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD) flights
An economy award from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD) starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $145.40. One airline flies nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD): Etihad Airways. The two airports are 7,494 miles (12,061 km) apart. There are also 24 ways to fly it with one stop, through Colombo, Bengaluru and Jakarta and more.
How many miles AUH 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn Etihad Airways | 35,000 | $145.40–845 |
| American AAdvantageOn Etihad Airways | 42,500 | $35.40–45 |
| JetBlue TrueBlueOn Etihad Airways | 59,900 | $35.40–45 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn Etihad Airways | 60,000 | $63.40–73 |
| Etihad GuestOn Etihad Airways | 60,000 | $145.40–845 |
| SAS EuroBonusOn Etihad Airways | 60,000 | $85.80–151.40 |
| Starlux (COSMILE)On Etihad Airways | 80,000 | $68.40–78 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn Etihad Airways | 80,000 | $80.20–439.80 |
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 AUH to SYD
- Etihad AirwaysNot in an alliance · bookable with 4 programsWho books it
Book AUH to SYD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks Etihad Airways
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks Etihad Airways
- Etihad GuestBooks Etihad Airways
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks Etihad Airways
AUH to SYD with one stop
24 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Colombo (CMB)Etihad Airways and Air Arabia Abu Dhabi, then SriLankan Airlines3L
- Via Bengaluru (BLR)Etihad Airways, Air India Express and 1 more, then Qantas
- Via Jakarta (CGK)Etihad Airways, then Garuda Indonesia and Qantas
- Via Denpasar (DPS)Etihad Airways, then Garuda Indonesia, Jetstar and 3 more
+2 - Via Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Etihad Airways, then AirAsia X, Malaysia Airlines and 2 more
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- Via Singapore (SIN)Etihad Airways, then British Airways, Qantas and 3 more
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- Via Phuket (HKT)Etihad Airways, then Jetstar
- Via Melbourne (MEL)Etihad Airways, then Jetstar, Qantas and 1 more
- Via Bangkok (BKK)Etihad Airways and Condor, then Qantas and Thai Airways International
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Delhi (DEL)Etihad Airways, Air India Express and 1 more, then Air India
- Via Hanoi (HAN)Etihad Airways, then Vietnam Airlines
- Via Haikou (HAK)Hainan Airlines the whole way
- Via Manila (MNL)Etihad Airways, then Cebu Pacific Air, Philippine Airlines and 1 more
- Via Hong Kong (HKG)Etihad Airways, then Cathay Pacific, Qantas and 1 more
AUH to SYD: common questions
How many miles does AUH to SYD cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on Etihad Airways, plus taxes and fees from $145.40. Next cheapest: American AAdvantage (42,500), JetBlue TrueBlue (59,900) and Air Canada Aeroplan (60,000). 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 AUH to SYD?
Etihad Airways flies nonstop from Abu Dhabi (AUH) to Sydney (SYD).
How far is Abu Dhabi from Sydney by plane?
Abu Dhabi (AUH) and Sydney (SYD) are 7,494 miles (12,061 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book AUH to SYD award flights?
4 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Etihad Guest and JetBlue TrueBlue. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Abu Dhabi and Sydney?
The most direct connections are through Colombo (CMB), Bengaluru (BLR), Jakarta (CGK), Denpasar (DPS) and Kuala Lumpur (KUL). On 4 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Qatar Airways through Doha.
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.