Flying from Kona Airport (KOA) to Sydney Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney is 21 hours ahead of Kailua-Kona and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Your KOA to SYD flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
You can expect longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Kona Airport to Sydney Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between KOA and SYD:
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How to find the cheapest flights from Kona Airport (KOA) to Sydney Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Kona Airport to Sydney Airport flight is $1,143. A return fare right now is $1,916. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To score cheap tickets from KOA to SYD, book ahead. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when looking for your flight from Kona Airport to Sydney Airport.
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Handy information about Kona Airport (KOA)
86% of flights departing from Kona Airport land at their destination as planned. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from KOA.
Kona Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Kailua-Kona. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes about 45 minutes.
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Arriving at Sydney Airport (SYD)
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Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Sydney Airport about two weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Sydney Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Airport to the centre of Sydney has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 8 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport will take you roughly 15 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney Airport (SYD)
July is the most popular month for flights from Kona Airport to Sydney Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Sydney in March.
When reserving your flight from Kona Airport to Sydney Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with temperatures ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from KOA to SYD in July. Average temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC then.
Explore more of Australia
Canberra is just one of the many places in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Sydney. Around 241 kilometres away to the south-west, well-known attractions include National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Newcastle is another sought-after destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No trip is complete without visiting Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.