Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll fly out of in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for reserving a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) taking off from here.
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, which follows the UTC+11 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Fort Lauderdale to SYD. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
In peak travel periods, expect longer queues and be there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international trips.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to SYD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The journey from central Fort Lauderdale to FLL takes around 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want an easy start to your trip? Stay near Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
73.74% of flights that take off from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport land at their destination on time.
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight can help you find the best 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 get to the city centre by car.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is RM1,764. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM4,347. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to SYD if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding the best time to fly. April is the quietest month to visit Sydney. July is when most people book flights from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), which may be ideal if you're after more action.
Book a Fort Lauderdale to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July has temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sydney right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:
You'll find loads of exciting things to do in Sydney when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Sydney Harbour followed by Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sydney, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its top attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.