Travelling from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney 15 hours ahead of New York.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your EWR to SYD flight. Generally, it's best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like April, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between EWR and SYD:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Currently, C$632 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$1,252. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from EWR to SYD, book as early as you can. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across each month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
The address for EWR is Building 1, Conrad Road.
73.3% of flights taking off from Newark Liberty International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
To reach Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it takes about 30 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Looking for a convenient hotel near EWR? If you've booked an early flight from Newark Liberty 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)
The last thing you want is a long trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The quietest month for a flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is April, while April is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Sydney based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to SYD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.