Flying from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney 15 hours ahead of Fort Lauderdale.
To ensure you get on your FLL to SYD flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Some great stopovers between FLL and SYD include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Right now, ج.م. 26,048 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 67,232. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from FLL to SYD, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across the month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
You'll find FLL at 320 Terminal Drive.
73.74% of flights that leave from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is about 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes on public transport.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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Booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sydney. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to explore Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from FLL to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are highlights.