Flying from Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is located in Sydney. The city follows the UTC+11 timezone and is 17 hours ahead of Mexico City.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your flight from Mexico City to SYD.
Flying over a peak time like September? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Mexico City
Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and possibly even explore another city. When searching for cheap flights from Mexico City to SYD departing from Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport (MEX), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Popular options include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Travelling from central Mexico City to MEX takes around 40 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel near Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
84% of flights leaving Mexico City Benito Juarez International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its strong on-time stats, delays are unlikely when jetting out of MEX.
Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport (NLU)
With public transport, you can travel from central Mexico City to NLU in around 2 hours. The airport is roughly 56 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 55 minutes.
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76% of flights leaving Mexico City Felipe Angeles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near SYD:
Booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is roughly 8 kilometres from central Sydney. The time it takes to get there by taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
It typically takes 15 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
At the moment, $1,904 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $3,023. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Mexico City to SYD, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD). Plan your visit to Sydney in December for a more laid-back experience.
Lock in a Mexico City to SYD plane ticket departing in January if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 17ºC to 32ºC.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Mexico City to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport in July when temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC.
More about Sydney
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There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sydney Harbour Bridge, Sydney Harbour and Sydney Opera House are top sights which should feature on every Sydney itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Australia just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres southwest of Sydney, a visit to Canberra will keep your itinerary packed. Start with leading sights like National Gallery of Australia, National Portrait Gallery and Museum of Australian Democracy.
Around 129 kilometres northeast of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Merewether Beach, Nobbys Beach and Newcastle Beach.