Traveling from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Planning your vacation begins with working out where you'll fly out of in San Jose. Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) is the city's main base, so check out your options for booking a flight from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) jetting off from here.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 18 hours ahead of San Jose. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
To ensure you catch your flight from San Jose to SYD, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stay on schedule.
Airports in San Jose
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC)
We make it a breeze to find cheap flights from San Jose to SYD that include a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, select a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Major stopovers between SJC and SYD include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
Located around 4 miles from the center of San Jose, SJC can be reached in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 45 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport has a solid on-time record, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from SJC make it to their destination as scheduled 84.69% of the time.
You'll find SJC at 1701 Airport Boulevard, Suite B-1130.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Have a late flight from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Stay at one of these hotels near SYD and turn out the lights sooner:
Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around two weeks in advance of your San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, central Sydney is around 11 miles away. It takes about 20 minutes to get to the city center by car.
It takes around 25 minutes when traveling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Currently, $471 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $874. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from San Jose to SYD. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend on your ticket.
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The best time to fly from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the quietest month for flights from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD), while July is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Sydney based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a San Jose to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 63ºF to 90ºF.
July has temperatures of between 41ºF and 66ºF. Search for cheap tickets from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
After booking your flight from San Jose to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
There are loads of terrific things to do in Sydney when you're ready to sightsee. Start exploring at Sydney Harbor followed by Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored after you've seen Sydney. Around 150 miles away to the south-west, check out popular attractions including Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Australia, head for Newcastle, roughly 80 miles north-east of Sydney. Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach are among its highlights.
