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Flights to Sydney
Sydney Kingsford Smith is Australia's busiest airport, with nonstop flights to the U.S. West Coast and connections across Australia.
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Major airports
- SYD, Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport
Airlines you'll often see
Qantas, United, Delta, plus Australian domestic airlines. Routes and schedules change, so search your dates to see who flies when.
Popular flight routes
- New York (JFK) to Sydney (SYD)
- Newark (EWR) to Sydney (SYD)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Sydney (SYD)
- Chicago (ORD) to Sydney (SYD)
- Washington (IAD) to Sydney (SYD)
- San Francisco (SFO) to Sydney (SYD)
Best time to visit
September to November and March to May are mild. December to February is summer and peak season.
Getting from the airport
The Airport Link train reaches the city center in about 15 minutes.
Travel tips
- Flights from the U.S. are long overnight trips; consider premium economy.
- You'll lose a day crossing the International Date Line going west.
- Australia requires a visa or electronic travel authority for most visitors.
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