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We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Makassar flights are currently cheapest in May.

Sydney to Makassar: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Makassar below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Makassar.

Sydney to Makassar: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$488
Cheapest month to flyMay

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Makassar: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Sydney to Makassar is $488. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Sydney to Makassar. But we found flights with one or more stops from $488.
There are no flights flying from Sydney to Makassar, as of February 2026.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Makassar is usually May.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Makassar Airport on Monday, May 4, 2026.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Sydney Airport and Makassar Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Makassar but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Makassar is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar offers the cheapest flight tickets to Makassar.

Traveling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG): what you need to know

  • Makassar's timezone is UTC+8, making Makassar three hours behind Sydney.

  • To ensure you catch your SYD to UPG flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.

  • We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Stopovers between SYD and UPG include:

    • Ngurah Rai International Airport

    • Soekarno-Hatta International Airport

    • Kuala Lumpur International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport flight is $208. A return fare right now is $488. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to UPG if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird rates.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport across the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SYD to UPG.

  • Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • 69.62% of flights taking off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on time.

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometers from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 25 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SYD:

Arriving at Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)

Getting from Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG) to central Makassar

  • Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport to central Makassar has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 19 kilometers away.

  • Getting to the center by public transport will take you roughly 3 hours.

When to fly to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport (UPG)

  • It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Makassar. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in February.

  • Book your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Sultan Hasanuddin International Airport for October if you'd like to go to Makassar during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 35ºC (95ºF).

  • Search for cheap tickets from SYD to UPG in August if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF) on average.

Explore more of Indonesia

  • Palu is just one of the many cities in Indonesia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Makassar. Around 483 kilometers away to the north, well-known attractions include Pantai Dupa, Perumahan Mahkota Indah II Residence and Petobo Memorial Forest.

  • If you're eager to discover another great destination in Indonesia, consider Kendari, roughly 370 kilometers east of Makassar. Nambo Beach, Kendari Beach and Taman Graha Asri are among its highlights.

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