Dubbo to Sydney (Mascot) (DBO–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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EK5262cs
EK Emirates
DH4
6:30 AM
AEST
7:40 AM
AEST
1h 10m
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ZL6821
ZL Regional Express
SF3
6:30 AM
AEST
7:40 AM
AEST
1h 10m
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QF2027+1
QF Qant
DH4
6:30 AM
AEST
7:40 AM
AEST
1h 10m
M T W T F S S
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ZL6825
ZL Regional Express
SF3
10:05 AM
AEST
11:15 AM
AEST
1h 10m
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QF2039+2
QF Qant
DH4
10:20 AM
AEST
11:30 AM
AEST
1h 10m
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EK5198cs
EK Emirates
DH4
10:20 AM
AEST
11:30 AM
AEST
1h 10m
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QF2041+2
QF Qant
DH4
1:25 PM
AEST
2:35 PM
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1h 10m
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EK5200cs
EK Emirates
DH4
1:25 PM
AEST
2:35 PM
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1h 10m
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ZL6829
ZL Regional Express
SF3
1:30 PM
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2:40 PM
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1h 10m
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QF2043+2
QF Qant
DH4
4:45 PM
AEST
5:55 PM
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1h 10m
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EK5215cs
EK Emirates
DH4
4:45 PM
AEST
5:55 PM
AEST
1h 10m
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ZL6833
ZL Regional Express
SF3
5:10 PM
AEST
6:20 PM
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1h 10m
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ZL6869
ZL Regional Express
SF3
6:30 PM
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7:40 PM
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1h 10m
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ZL6852
ZL Regional Express
SF3
6:55 AM
AEST T3
8:05 AM
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1h 10m
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ZL6824
ZL Regional Express
SF3
8:35 AM
AEST T3
9:45 AM
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1h 10m
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QF2028+1
QF Qant
DH4
8:50 AM
AEST T3
9:55 AM
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1h 5m
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EK5524cs
EK Emirates
DH4
8:50 AM
AEST T3
9:55 AM
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1h 5m
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ZL6828
ZL Regional Express
SF3
11:55 AM
AEST T3
1:05 PM
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1h 10m
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EK5199cs
EK Emirates
DH4
11:55 AM
AEST T3
1:00 PM
AEST
1h 5m
M T W T F S S
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QF2040+2
QF Qant
DH4
11:55 AM
AEST T3
1:00 PM
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1h 5m
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QF2042+2
QF Qant
DH4
3:15 PM
AEST T3
4:20 PM
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1h 5m
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ZL6832
ZL Regional Express
SF3
3:25 PM
AEST T3
4:35 PM
AEST
1h 10m
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ZL6836
ZL Regional Express
SF3
7:05 PM
AEST T3
8:15 PM
AEST
1h 10m
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QF2044+2
QF Qant
DH4
7:05 PM
AEST T3
8:10 PM
AEST
1h 5m
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EK5527cs
EK Emirates
DH4
7:05 PM
AEST T3
8:10 PM
AEST
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Dubbo to Sydney (Mascot)
2 carriers, 83 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 83 Flights/wk 192 mi 1h 10m nonstop 4 1-stop hubs

DBO–SYD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Regional Express and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 192 miles in approximately 1h 10m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DBO–SYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZL Regional Express 31 SF3 1h10
QF Qantas Also: EK, NZ 26 DH4 1h10 Oneworld EK, NZ
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – EK, QF
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZL (31 flights/wk, 54%)
Oneworld: QF (26 flights/wk, 46%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DBO to SYD direction.
Mon
13
flights
Tue
13
flights
Wed
13
flights
Thu
13
flights
Fri
13
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
83
Outbound / wk
76
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DBO to SYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
4
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
111
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Dubbo

Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Metric DBO→SYD PKE→SYD NAA→SYD
Distance from DBO 66 mi 151 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 83 12 1
Flight time 1h 10m 1h 1h 20m
Airports within 200 miles of DBO with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sydney (Mascot) is 0 hours the same as Dubbo.
DBO: AEST · SYD: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Dubbo, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
192 mi / 309 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 10m.
Getting from SYD

Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).

Sydney (Mascot) Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.

The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.

DBO–SYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dubbo to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance192 mi / 309 km
Flight time1h 10m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights83 out / 76 return
1-stop connections4 hubs
Origin: DBO
IATA / ICAODBO / YSDU
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation935 ft / 285 m
Destination: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DBO to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Dubbo City Regional Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 1h 10m. The route covers 192 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Regional Express. Plus 2 codeshare partners.
There are approximately 83 nonstop flights per week from DBO to SYD. The return direction has about 76 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BHQ, MEL, OAG and BNE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SYD to DBO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include PKE, NAA and TMW. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DBO to SYD

Dubbo City Regional Airport (DBO) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Regional Express. With 83 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

DBO to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DBO to SYD ranges from 1 hours 10 minutes. The route covers a distance of 192 miles (309 km). There are approximately 83 weekly flights outbound and 76 return, totaling 159 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via BHQ. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Parkes (PKE), Narrabri (NAA) and Tamworth (TMW).