Flying from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Indianapolis.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your IND to SYD flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Stopovers between IND and SYD include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Indianapolis International Airport (IND) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
RM2,254 is the lowest price for a one-way Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Return flights start at RM4,543. These fares may change depending on availability.
To find cheap tickets from IND to SYD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across the month when searching for a flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from IND to SYD.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Indianapolis International Airport (IND)
You'll find IND at 7800 Col. H. Weir Cook Memorial Drive.
Of the departures from Indianapolis International Airport, 79.86% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Indianapolis to Indianapolis International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a handy hotel close to IND? If you're catching an early flight from Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel close to SYD if you're taking a late Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Sydney and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Indianapolis International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IND to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sydney, now it's time to explore other corners 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 Parliament House, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another major stop in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are key highlights.