Flying from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) taking off from here.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city follows the UTC+11 timezone and is 18 hours ahead of Phoenix.
To ensure you get on your flight from Phoenix to SYD, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Peak travel periods mean 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 keep to your schedule.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
The journey from central Phoenix to SCF takes about 1 hour 55 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 35 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Split up your flight from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or cross another place off your list. Popular stopovers between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and SYD are:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
PHX is about 8 kilometres from central Phoenix. It takes 10 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Phoenix to SYD flight? Unwind in a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport before your adventure officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
Flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 82.57% of them touching down as expected.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Is around AZA 56 kilometres from central Phoenix. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Wake up, take it easy and still make your Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight with time to spare. These accommodation options near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights departing from AZA touch down at their destination within the expected time frame 78.65% of the time.
You'll find Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel near SYD if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and explore Sydney and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top outlets to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Central Sydney is around 18 kilometres from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is RM1,673. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM3,317. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap flights from Phoenix to SYD, book early. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). July is when most people travel to Sydney. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book a Phoenix to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF).
More about Sydney
Start your Sydney trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, check out our selection of accommodation options including:
Sydney Harbour and Sydney Harbour Bridge are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Sydney itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia and is around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without visiting Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.