Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney's timezone is UTC+11, which makes Sydney 18 hours ahead of Phoenix.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your PHX to SYD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sydney Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between PHX and SYD include:
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Honolulu International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
Currently, $618 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sydney Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $1,210. Remember that fares could change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from PHX to SYD if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
Finding cheap flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sydney Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across every month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
The address for PHX is 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport has a strong on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PHX land on schedule 80% of the time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport is approximately 5 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes on public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near PHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sydney Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sydney Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Hit the road running by picking up a Sydney Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car rental, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Sydney and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Sydney Airport about two weeks ahead of your departure.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sydney Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Sydney. If you prefer a more low-key vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport to Sydney Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHX to SYD sometime around then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Journey around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its popular sights. From National Gallery of Australia to National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another side of Australia, consider Newcastle, roughly 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach are among the biggest draws.