Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney 16 hours ahead of Minneapolis.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Show up at the airport on time to catch your MSP to SYD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here's where you can stop between MSP and SYD:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, R 7,314 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 15,090. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from MSP to SYD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Finding cheap flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easy if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across each month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
MSP's address is 6040 28th Avenue South.
77.37% of flights that take off from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip when using public transport takes about 25 minutes.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near MSP. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and chase adventure across Sydney and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from central Sydney. The drive time takes around 20 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in April.
Lock in your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to visit Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from MSP to SYD in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, popular attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are the start of reasons to visit.
