Travelling from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
San Diego's main base, San Diego International Airport (SAN), is where countless awesome holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD).
Sydney is 18 hours ahead of San Diego. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney, which operates on the UTC+11 timezone.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from San Diego to SYD.
July is a busy month for travelling. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Christmas or Thanksgiving, show up even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in San Diego
San Diego International Airport (SAN)
We make it simple to plan a flight from San Diego to SYD with a stopover. To see all your options departing from San Diego International Airport (SAN), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Major stopovers between SAN and SYD include:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
SAN is approximately 5 kilometres from the centre of San Diego. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Have an early flight from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near San Diego International Airport:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Consider booking a hotel near SYD if you're taking a late flight from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is ج.م. 17,945. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 39,193. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from San Diego to SYD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport across the entire month. The lowest fares are highlighted in green, so you can easily choose a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from San Diego to SYD. There's no need to check every day to see whether prices have dropped. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price.
Personalise your trip using filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and arrival and departure times to find the right flight from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' options first.
The best time to fly from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport while April is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Sydney, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Schedule your flight from San Diego to SYD for January if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in July when temperatures average between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Sydney right here. Check out these hotels once you've locked in your flight from San Diego to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach are highlights which should feature on every Sydney itinerary.
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