Flying from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Atlanta.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your ATL to SYD flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between ATL and SYD:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
394 € is the lowest price for a one-way Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts from 861 €. These prices can change depending on demand and availability.
It's often best to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ATL to SYD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from ATL to SYD.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
76.64% of flights leaving from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Atlanta. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these hotels close to ATL:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and explore beyond Sydney's main sights.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before your trip.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Search for cheap tickets from ATL to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Australia waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Experience major highlights starting with Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
