Travelling from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Jump on a direct flight from Parkes Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 1 hour.
Parkes and Sydney follow the same timezone, UTC+11.
Flights from PKE to SYD start at 06:30 — the earliest with Rex Regional Express. The last service of the day is at 17:40 with Rex Regional Express. In total, you can take your pick of 31 weekly Parkes Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your PKE to SYD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as March. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Jetting into Sydney (and then discovering more of Australia!) is a cinch with Rex Regional Express. This popular carrier has direct flights from Parkes Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Rex Regional Express is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate for PKE to SYD flights is Rex Regional Express.
How to find the cheapest flights from Parkes Airport (PKE) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
$160 is the best price for a one-way Parkes Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. A return flight starts at $318. These fares may change depending on availability and demand.
Book seven months before your departure date. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from PKE to SYD.
The cheapest month for flights from Parkes Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Parkes Airport (PKE)
When it comes to Parkes Airport's on-time performance, data shows 55.26% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Parkes Airport from central Parkes, it'll take around 15 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
If you're arriving on a late Parkes Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near SYD:
Pick up a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport rental car and discover Sydney and beyond with your own wheels. Simba car hire, Bargain Car Rentals and Yes Drive are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride 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 by car.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Parkes Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. April is the busiest month to visit Sydney. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Lock in your flights from Parkes Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PKE to SYD in July. Temperatures average between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) then.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Australia you should also see. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Newcastle is another standout destination in Australia and is around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney. No journey is complete without a visit to Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.