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How much do flights to Sydney cost?
Getting from Sydney airport to the city center
Fastest option: Airport Link train. Best value: buses and shuttle services.
Transport Option | Typical time | Typical cost | Frequency | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
13-15 min | $18-$21 (includes station access fee (~USD 11–14)) | every 10 min (traffic dependent) | fastest to CBD | |
35-50 min | $4-$5 (Opal card fare (~USD 2.50–3.30)) | every 15–20 min (traffic dependent) | budget travelers | |
20-45 min | $45-$65 (metered; varies by traffic (~USD 29–42)) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | door-to-door convenience | |
20-45 min | $35-$60 (surge pricing may apply (~USD 23–39)) | on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent) | app-based convenience | |
20-45 min | $80-$150 (pre-booked; fixed rate (~USD 52–97)) | pre-booked (traffic dependent) | groups or business travelers | |
20-45 min | $50-$120 (per day; plus parking (~USD 32–78)) | on-demand (traffic dependent) | flexibility and onward travel |
Notes:
- Prices in AUD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
- Airport Link train includes a station access fee on top of the standard Opal fare.
- Opal cards can be used on trains, buses, ferries, and light rail throughout Sydney.
- Taxi and ride-hailing journey times vary significantly during peak hours.
- We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.
Updated: December 2025
Key info about flying to Sydney
Check-in for a flight from Chicago to Sydney
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas | QFA | QF | No |
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No |
| EVA Air | EVA | BR | Yes |
| Jetstar Airways | JST | JQ | No |
Online check-in is not available for these airlines.
Weather in Sydney
Average Weather
| Month | Average monthly max temperature | Average monthly min temperature |
| January | 26°C | 20°C |
| February | 25°C | 20°C |
| March | 24°C | 19°C |
| April | 22°C | 16°C |
| May | 19°C | 13°C |
| June | 17°C | 11°C |
| July | 16°C | 10°C |
| August | 17°C | 10°C |
| September | 20°C | 12°C |
| October | 22°C | 14°C |
| November | 23°C | 16°C |
| December | 24°C | 18°C |
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