Traveling from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
9 hours 55 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Sydney is 2 hours ahead of Osaka and operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
Choose from 33 weekly flights from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. The 10:20 departure with Jetstar is the earliest you can take between KIX and SYD. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 21:45.
Traveling during a peak time like June? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Visiting Sydney (and then exploring more of Australia!) is simple with Jetstar. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
If you'd like to break up your flight from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, think about adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' and find a city that appeals to you. Popular stopovers on the KIX - SYD route include:
Cairns Airport
Incheon International Airport
Haneda Airport
Before getting your cheap ticket from KIX to SYD, check if you need a visa to enter Australia. Travel document and visa requirements may vary and are updated frequently. For the latest information, contact the nearest embassy or consulate of the country you're flying to.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is C$292. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$531. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To snag cheap flight tickets from KIX to SYD, reserve your journey 9 months ahead of the departure date.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
To reach Kansai International Airport from central Osaka, it takes around 44 minutes if you're traveling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city center.
After a convenient hotel near KIX? If you're catching an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Kansai International Airport 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
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney is around 21 minutes in a car. It's approximately 18 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as car rentals, cabs or ride-sharing.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 27 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC and 32ºC. Book your flights from Kansai International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flight tickets from KIX to SYD in July if you like traveling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC on average.
More about Sydney
As soon as you've locked in your flights from KIX to SYD, you'll need to find a hotel in Sydney. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
All great vacations should include some sightseeing. Winston Hills Lions Park, Rumsey Rose Garden and Westmead Hospital: Emergency Room are attractions you won't want to skip in Sydney.
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