Flying from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Planning your trip begins with working out where you'll leave from in Dallas. Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) is the city's main base, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) jetting off from here.
Take a direct Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 17 hours 15 minutes.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city runs on the UTC+11 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Dallas.
You can pick from 7 direct flights a week between Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). This is the most popular route, with Qantas offering a 8:35pm departure from DFW to SYD.
Your flight from Dallas to SYD won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
You can take a direct flight from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) leaving from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW).
When departing from DFW, you can catch a direct flight from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with Qantas.
Most travellers choose to fly with Qantas between DFW and SYD.
Qantas ranks as the leading on-time carrier on this route, with 85.96% of its services landing on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Dallas to SYD. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW). Pause your trip (and maybe pocket some savings) with a stop at one of these popular options:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
Located around 32 kilometres from central Dallas, DFW can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
Of the departures from Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport, 73.22% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
DFW is located at 2400 Aviation Dr.
Dallas Love Field Airport (DAL)
Break up your flight from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with a stop at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). One of the main stopovers between Dallas Love Field Airport and SYD, it's the perfect opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Dallas to DAL in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 16 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Dallas to SYD flight? Check in to a hotel near Dallas Love Field Airport before your holiday officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, Dallas Love Field Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 76.03%.
You'll find DAL at 8008 Cedar Springs Road.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Have a late flight from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near SYD and get cosy, quick:
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Get the best deal by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. It takes around 20 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is ج.م. 16,551. For a return flight on this route, the best price is ج.م. 35,189. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Dallas to SYD. Fares tend to rise as seats fill up, so the closer you get to departure, the more expensive your ticket may be.
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The best time to fly from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when picking your flight dates. April is the quietest month to go to Sydney. July is when most people book flights from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
When booking your Dallas to SYD flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
After booking your flight from Dallas to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be difficult to know where to begin. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are highlights which should be on every Sydney itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to check off its top attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery, your itinerary will be busy.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach are key highlights.
