Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Acapulco International Airport (ACA): what you need to know
Acapulco's timezone is UTC-6, which makes Acapulco 17 hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to board your SYD to ACA flight.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Acapulco International Airport flight is £724. A round-trip ticket right now is £1,161. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SYD to ACA if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird rates.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Acapulco International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your plans are flexible.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from SYD to ACA.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Acapulco International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
69.62% of flights that depart Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is about 11 miles from central Sydney. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport will take about 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SYD? If you're catching an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Acapulco International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
If you're getting in on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Acapulco International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near ACA:
Travel at your own pace with an Acapulco International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Keddy By Europcar, Europcar or Thrifty and experience more of Acapulco and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Acapulco International Airport around three weeks before you set off.
Getting from Acapulco International Airport (ACA) to central Acapulco
Acapulco International Airport is approximately 14 miles from the centre of Acapulco. The drive time takes about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Acapulco International Airport (ACA)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Acapulco International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Acapulco. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When reserving your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Acapulco International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. May is the warmest month in Acapulco, with temperatures ranging from 24ºC (75ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between 21ºC (70ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SYD to ACA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Mexico
You've done Acapulco, now it's time to discover more of Mexico. Journey around 180 miles north to Mexico City to tick off its leading attractions. From Zocalo to Chapultepec Park and National Museum of Anthropology, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Ecatepec de Morelos is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 200 miles north of Acapulco. No trip is complete without visiting Grupo Scout 360 Aztlan, mirador del Valle Park and Kinder casanueva.
