Travelling from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney nine hours ahead of Port Elizabeth.
Your PLZ to SYD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Explore another city along the way or simply break up your flight with a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options when searching for tickets from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Many travellers pass through O.R. Tambo International Airport on this route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
R 12,251 is the best price for a one-way Port Elizabeth International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 19,838. These prices may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book early if you want to get cheap tickets from PLZ to SYD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from PLZ to SYD.
Lock in the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Port Elizabeth International Airport (PLZ)
Of the departures from Port Elizabeth International Airport, 77.13% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Port Elizabeth to Port Elizabeth International Airport is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Taking an early flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these stays near PLZ:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Port Elizabeth International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Pick up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and explore Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are leading providers to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Sydney in April.
Lock in your flight from Port Elizabeth International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to go to Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PLZ to SYD sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sydney, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to check off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Newcastle is another favourite destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without seeing Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.