Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Around 17 hours 35 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Sydney is 16 hours ahead of Houston and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
You can choose from five weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights. The 20:25 departure with United Airlines is the earliest flight available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 21:25.
Your IAH to SYD flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Getting to Sydney (and then seeing more of Australia!) is a cinch with United Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with United Airlines on this route.
With 69.23% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering IAH to SYD flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Check out these options between IAH and SYD:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Auckland Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight is P25,332. A round-trip plane ticket right now is P54,144. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
To secure cheap tickets from IAH to SYD, reserve your journey four months before your departure.
March is the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from IAH to SYD by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
When it comes to George Bush Intercontinental Airport's on-time performance, 78.42% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Houston to George Bush Intercontinental Airport is around 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey when using public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Have an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to IAH:
Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to SYD if you're catching a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals or Yes Drive to explore Sydney and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Sydney in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to SYD in July if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sydney, now it's time to discover more of Australia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its leading attractions. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. No visit is complete without checking out Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.