Travelling from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 18 hours ahead of Victoria.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your YYJ to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Flying during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
447 € is currently the lowest price for a one-way Victoria International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts from 892 €. These prices can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YYJ to SYD if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Victoria International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
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Handy information about Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Of all flights leaving Victoria International Airport, 67.45% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Central Victoria to Victoria International Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour 25 minutes when using public transport.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Victoria International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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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 drive to the centre.
It takes around 25 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Victoria International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to head to Sydney. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Victoria International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from YYJ to SYD in July if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.