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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Sydney is 12 hours and 33 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from New Delhi.
Ethiopian Airlines, Air New Zealand, SWISS, Lufthansa, Air India, and Qantas all fly direct to Sydney.
The cheapest month to fly to Sydney is usually August.
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 Sydney 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.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 55 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Sydney is ₹ 28,309. 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.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Sydney Airport is Tuesday, 26 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sydney is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, AirAsia and Air India offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sydney.

Flying to Sydney

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found₹ 13,655
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time11 hrs, 55 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week42

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How to find cheap flights to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • Right now, ₹ 13,655 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Or you can reserve a return plane ticket to SYD for ₹ 28,309.

  • Book when it's best with Price Alerts. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app if the price of tickets to SYD changes.

  • Lock in a bargain on tickets to Sydney, where Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located, by booking early. You're more likely to find an awesome deal and have a wider range of flight options.

  • Expand your search for cheap flights to Sydney by choosing the 'Add nearby airports' option. This lets you browse fares for airports closest to your destination and departure points and could help you save.

  • Search for plane tickets to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport that come with a stop. Connecting flights often offer better prices. Once your results appear, select the 'Stops' filter to browse your options.

Best time to go to Sydney

  • The cheapest month to board a flight to Sydney is typically May.

  • To find the cheapest month for flights to SYD, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you're flexible with your dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • If you'd love to experience Sydney at its liveliest, book your flights to SYD for July. Travelling during high seasons usually means more to do and see than at other times.

  • The quietest time of the year to go is April. Book your plane tickets to Sydney then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.

  • Check the weather conditions before you go. January is the warmest time of year in Sydney, averaging between 17ºC and 32ºC.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in July, when they range from 5ºC to 19ºC.

  • With three days of rain on average, August is the driest month in Sydney.

  • March brings the wettest weather. You can expect around eight days of rainfall if you visit during this time.

Travelling to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know

  • Fly to Sydney without any layovers. These are some of the popular airlines that offer direct flights to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:

  • Think about booking your SYD plane ticket with Tianjin Airlines. It's the leader in on-time performance, with up to 88% of flights into this airport arriving when expected.

  • SYD is located in the UTC+11 timezone.

  • Crawl into bed not long after your flight to SYD. Book a room at any of these hotels near Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and you'll be fast asleep in no time:

  • Pick up a car hire in SYD with top companies such as simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive. Get behind the wheel and get ready to discover Sydney and beyond.

  • Flights departing from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport complete their journey as scheduled 70% of the time. This measure provides a snapshot of the airport's overall punctuality.

  • Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia.

Getting to central Sydney from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • SYD is about 18 kilometres from central Sydney.

  • If you're planning to catch a cab after your flight to SYD, it'll take around 20 minutes to get to the centre.

  • Take public transport and you'll be there in roughly 25 minutes.

  • The right hotel can upgrade your whole experience. Here are a few favourites that travellers keep coming back to in Sydney:

Sydney highlights

  • Hop off your flight to Sydney and head straight for these must-see attractions:

    • Sydney Harbour: A memorable preview of what the city has to offer, this landmark is around 2 kilometres north of the centre.

    • The Royal Botanic Garden Sydney: Make your way to this park when you're ready for a slower rhythm in Sydney. It's roughly 2 kilometres north-east of the centre in City Centre.

    • Sydney Harbour: Hit up this landmark next. Around 5 kilometres north-east of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Sydney experience.

How to get to Wollongong from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • Wollongong is about 56 kilometres from SYD. Journey times by cab or ride-share will vary depending on traffic and the time of day, so plan ahead before you travel.

  • Public transport will bring you to Wollongong in 2 hours 10 minutes or so.

Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Bankstown

  • Bankstown is about 13 kilometres from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport if that's where you're going.

Explore more of Australia

  • There's plenty more of Australia waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, take off to Canberra. On the must-do list? Start with National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy. The most convenient airport for this city is Canberra Airport (CBR).

  • Another city in Australia that has plenty going for it is Newcastle. From Sydney, it's roughly 129 kilometres north-east and features highlights like Merewether Beach and Bathers Way Coastal Walk. Add a stop at Nobbys Beach too.

  • Roughly 56 kilometres south-west of Sydney, Wollongong is worth working into your travels. Top reasons to go include Wollongong Beach, Pulpit Rock and Wollongong City Beach.

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