Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney 18 hours ahead of Sacramento.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SMF to SYD flight.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between SMF and SYD include:
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Currently, $611 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,244. Remember that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you're looking for cheap tickets from SMF to SYD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport throughout the month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your trip dates aren't set in stone.
Save time looking for cheap flights from SMF to SYD by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sacramento International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
82.15% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport touch down at their destination as planned. With its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from SMF.
Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you're looking for somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a quick drive from SMF.
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're coming in on a late Sacramento International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near SYD:
Follow your own route with a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive and experience more of Sydney and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of around 20 minutes. It's approximately 18 kilometres away.
Travelling on public transport takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
Book your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to explore Sydney during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SMF to SYD sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've done Sydney, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its leading sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Australia, head for Newcastle, about 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are among its highlights.