Travelling from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney. The city is in the UTC+11 timezone and is 19 hours ahead of Seattle.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Seattle to SYD. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
We make it easy to book cheap flights from Seattle to SYD with a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between SEA and SYD include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Honolulu International Airport (HNL)
SEA is about 23 kilometres from central Seattle. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport scores top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart SEA land on time.
Seattle Paine Field International Airport (PAE)
PAE is about 40 kilometres from central Seattle. It'll take you 40 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Seattle Paine Field International Airport the day before your Seattle to SYD flight:
Most flights that depart Seattle Paine Field International Airport make it to their destination as expected. It boasts a strong on-time performance rate of 80%.
About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel close to SYD if you have a late flight from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. Pick one of these options and say goodnight sooner:
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks ahead of your Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight.
Getting from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport to the centre of Sydney is roughly 8 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, plan ahead to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times will vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is ر.ق. 1,492. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ر.ق. 3,138. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares may change.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to SYD, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
The best time to fly from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). July is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you like things a bit more low-key, head there in December.
Before locking in your Seattle to SYD plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Sydney right here. Explore these options once you've booked your flight from Seattle to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport:
Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Sydney travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Sydney Opera House.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the southwest, its top attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 129 kilometres northeast of Sydney. No trip is complete without visiting Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.
