Flying from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Planning your holiday begins with working out where you'll leave from in Victoria. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the city's main base, so explore your options for booking a flight from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) departing from here.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city follows the UTC+11 timezone and is 19 hours ahead of Victoria.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Victoria to SYD. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
With more travellers during peak seasons, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for extra wait times.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The journey from central Victoria to YYJ takes around 1 hour 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near Victoria International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels are just what you're after:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Victoria International Airport, 67.45% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Victoria to YWH in about 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Victoria Inner Harbour Airport the day before your Victoria to SYD flight:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Lock in the best rate by reserving your ride around two weeks ahead of your Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Central Sydney is around 18 kilometres from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Look into how to get from the airport to the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is R 8,168. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 17,653. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from Victoria to SYD, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. April is the quietest month to visit Sydney. July is when most people book flights from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Book a Victoria to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you're eager to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC (63ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Sydney right here. Browse these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Victoria to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are attractions you won't want to skip in Sydney.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.
