Travelling from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney 15 hours ahead of Knoxville.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your TYS to SYD flight.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
R 14,810 is currently the lowest price for a one-way McGhee Tyson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Return flights start from R 32,754. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
To score cheap tickets from TYS to SYD, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS)
TYS is located at 2055 Alcoa Highway.
When it comes to McGhee Tyson Airport's on-time performance, 78.98% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
McGhee Tyson Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Knoxville. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to TYS? If you've booked an early flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're coming in on a late McGhee Tyson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these hotels near SYD:
Pick up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top providers to choose from here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to central Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from TYS to SYD in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
If you're interested in discovering another well-known destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, about 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among its highlights.
