I know exactly what you mean, because I went through the same confusion when I booked my last trip. What really saved me time and money was flyer-club, especially their dedicated page for Sydney flights: https://flyer-club.com/p/city/sydney/ . It’s not just a price list; it’s a platform where you can compare multiple airlines in real time, check how different layover combinations affect both cost and total duration, and build a personalized itinerary. You can even adjust filters for things like maximum flight hours, preferred stopover cities, or budget limits. The system then recalculates everything and shows you the most practical options — whether you want the absolute cheapest ticket, the fastest route, or something balanced between the two.