Flying from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, making Sydney two hours behind Invercargill.
Give yourself enough time to make your IVC to SYD flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can result in longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Invercargill Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Here are the top stopovers between IVC and SYD:
Auckland Airport
Christchurch International Airport
Wellington International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Invercargill Airport (IVC) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Invercargill Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is $468. A return plane ticket right now is $783. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from IVC to SYD, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Invercargill Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
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Select your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Invercargill Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Invercargill Airport (IVC)
74.03% of flights that leave from Invercargill Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Invercargill Airport is around 10 kilometres from central Invercargill. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching an early flight from Invercargill Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to IVC:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on an Invercargill Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
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Booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
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.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Invercargill Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Invercargill Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from IVC to SYD in July if you like 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 other corners of Australia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Newcastle is another well-known destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.
