Travelling from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 21 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona.
To ensure you catch your KOA to SYD flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
If you want to add a stop to your trip, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between KOA and SYD:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
$541 is the lowest price for a one-way Kona International Airport at Keahole to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts from $2,113. These prices can change depending on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from KOA to SYD, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
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Handy information about Kona International Airport at Keahole (KOA)
88.63% of flights leaving Kona International Airport at Keahole land at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from KOA.
Kona International Airport at Keahole is around 13 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Book a hotel near SYD if you're taking a late Kona International Airport at Keahole to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
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 there on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Sydney in April.
Book your flight from Kona International Airport at Keahole to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you want to visit Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from KOA 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
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to explore more of Australia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its top attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among its highlights.