Flying from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney 18 hours ahead of Oakland.
Your OAK to SYD flight 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 travelling internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Break up your flight or take a detour to a new city with a stopover. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Many travellers pass through Los Angeles International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is RM2,304. A return ticket is currently RM5,335. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from OAK to SYD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
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Handy information about Metropolitan Oakland International Airport (OAK)
You'll find OAK at 1 Airport Drive.
83.61% of flights departing from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its solid on-time performance, delays are unlikely when jetting out of OAK.
To reach Metropolitan Oakland International Airport from central Oakland, it takes around 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of around 40 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to OAK? If you're catching an early flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Follow your own route with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Book your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and experience more of Sydney and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Metropolitan Oakland International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from OAK to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without dropping by Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.