Flying from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Coffs Harbour and Sydney are in the UTC+11 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from CFS to SYD start at 06:30 — the earliest with Qantas. The last departure is at 16:45 with Qantas. In total, you can take your pick of 622 weekly Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CFS to SYD flight.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
Jetting into Sydney (and then seeing more of Australia!) is easy with Qantas. This popular airline has direct flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Qantas has the highest passenger demand on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers CFS to SYD flights is Qantas. Its services arrive as planned 71.58% of the time.
Choose a stopover if you'd like to break up your flight. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to see your options for tickets from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is a top stopover on the CFS to SYD route.
How to find the cheapest flights from Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is 89 €. A return plane ticket is currently 177 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from CFS to SYD by booking six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Coffs Harbour Airport, 70.37% of flights complete their journey on time.
To reach Coffs Harbour Airport from central Coffs Harbour, it'll take around 5 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 5 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 15 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're landing on a late Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these options near SYD:
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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 reach the centre by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to head to Sydney. If you'd like a more low-key vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Coffs Harbour Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to visit Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CFS to SYD around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sydney, now it's time to explore other parts of Australia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its must-visit sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Australia, consider Newcastle, about 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are key highlights.