Flying from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) is Atlanta's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) leaving from here.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city operates in the UTC+11 timezone and is 15 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Atlanta to SYD. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy month for air travel. If you're heading away then or around a major holiday like Thanksgiving, Memorial Day or Christmas, turn up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and maybe even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Atlanta to SYD departing from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
From the centre of Atlanta, ATL is approximately 18 kilometres away. Check the official airport website or use navigation apps to find the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Booked an early flight from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes about 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Pick up a one-way ticket from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from C$718 or travel return from just C$1,658. The prices shown are based on availability and could change when you book.
To score flight tickets from Atlanta to SYD, book as early as possible. Airlines tend to offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
Take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool and compare the prices of tickets from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport across the month. We've made the lowest fares green, making it easy to find a flight your budget will love.
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The best time to fly from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sydney in April when things are quieter.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Atlanta to SYD in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
Start your Sydney trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Atlanta to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Sydney Opera House and Sydney Harbour Bridge are just two of the top attractions to put on your Sydney to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Bondi Beach.
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