International route
Cheap flights from Sydney to Houston
Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) to George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). 8,598 miles, 16h nonstop.
SYD to IAH at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 8,598 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 16hnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- UAQF2 airlinesUnited, Qantas
- Nonstop flights per day
- 2all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Wednesday19% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 15h behindHouston vs Sydney
Sydney to Houston
Round trips from $530
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Sydney to Houston
2 airlines fly nonstop with 2 departures a day combined, plus 16 more with one stop.
- QFQantasoneworldNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag included
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $40
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MEX, MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YVR, YYC · first checked bag from $35
- NZAir New ZealandStar AllianceConnecting via AKL · first checked bag included
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via PDX, ANC, SFO, SAN · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, PHX · first checked bag from $40
- AVAviancaStar AllianceConnecting via MDE, SAL · first checked bag from $45
- CIChina AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- CMCopa AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via PTY · first checked bag from $40
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via SEA · first checked bag from $35
- BREVA AirStar AllianceConnecting via TPE · first checked bag included
- FJFiji AirwaysoneworldConnecting via NAN · first checked bag included
- JLJapan AirlinesoneworldConnecting via HND · first checked bag included
- LALATAM AirlinesConnecting via LIM · first checked bag from $45
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY, GDL · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Vancouver (YVR)ACWS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Guadalajara (GDL)AMVB2 airlines
- Taipei (TPE)BRCI2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
SydneyHouston has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
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Tips for this route
- Only United and Qantas fly this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through YVR or MTY is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $530; September 2026 is the most expensive at $729 and up, a difference of $199 per traveler.
- Departing on a Wednesday averages 19% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Houston is 15 hours behind Sydney. A morning departure lands in Houston with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
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Search Sydney to HoustonSydney to Houston: common questions
How long is the flight from Sydney to Houston?
A nonstop flight from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH) takes about 16h gate to gate, covering 8,598 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SYD to IAH?
United Airlines and Qantas operate nonstop flights from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH), with 2 nonstop departures a day between them. One-stop options connect through YVR, MTY and GDL.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Houston?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Sydney (SYD) to Houston (IAH), starting at $530 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Wednesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Sydney to Houston flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Sydney and Houston?
Houston is 15 hours behind Sydney. SYD is on Australia/Sydney time and IAH on America/Chicago time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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