Flying from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH) is Columbus's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) taking off from here.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Columbus. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
Your flight from Columbus to SYD won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Peak season means busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Columbus
John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Columbus to SYD that include a stopover. To explore your options leaving from John Glenn Columbus International Airport (CMH), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between CMH and SYD include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Columbus to CMH takes around 1 hour 5 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near John Glenn Columbus International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to John Glenn Columbus International Airport's on-time performance, 79.5% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find CMH at 4600 International Gateway.
Rickenbacker International Airport (LCK)
LCK is about 26 kilometres from central Columbus. It'll take 25 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
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Rickenbacker International Airport has an on-time performance of 66.14%. This figure reflects how often flights that leave from this airport land at their destination on schedule.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Have a late flight from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near SYD and shut your eyes sooner:
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Booking your ride around two weeks in advance of your Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, central Sydney is around 18 kilometres away. It takes about 20 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is RM4,648. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM5,041. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares may change.
Booking ahead of time is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Columbus to SYD. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport tickets across the month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the quietest month for flights from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Sydney based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
Book a Columbus to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sydney
After booking your flight from Columbus to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sydney:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are highlights which should be on any good Sydney itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its must-visit sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.