Travelling from Launceston Airport (LST) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Launceston and Sydney are in the UTC+11 timezone. This means there's no time difference to adjust for.
You can choose from 121 weekly Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. The 08:30 departure with Jetstar is the earliest flight you can take. Jetstar operates the last service of the day at 20:30.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your LST to SYD flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can travel nonstop to Sydney, Australia. Prepare for takeoff with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport:
Most passengers choose to travel with Jetstar on this route.
Jetstar leads the way as the most punctual carrier for LST to SYD flights, with 82.24% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Top stopovers between LST and SYD include:
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport
Adelaide Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Launceston Airport (LST) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, £24 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is £50. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from LST to SYD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Schedule your trip for November. That's the cheapest month for flights from Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from LST to SYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a new low fare is offered.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Handy information about Launceston Airport (LST)
Of the departures from Launceston Airport, 68.35% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To reach Launceston Airport from central Launceston, it takes about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 10 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Need a handy hotel near LST? If you're catching an early flight from Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Grab a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own set of wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 11 miles away. It takes around 20 minutes to drive to the centre.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the busiest month for flights from Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with the temperature ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Launceston Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LST to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
You've seen Sydney, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Travel about 150 miles south-west to Canberra to check off its must-visit sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of Australia, consider Newcastle, roughly 75 miles north-east of Sydney. Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach are the start of reasons to visit.
