Flying from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL): what you need to know
Atlanta is 16 hours behind Sydney and is in the UTC-5 timezone.
Leave enough time to catch your SYD to ATL flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during a high season in general.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sydney Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SYD and ATL:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Houston George Bush Intercntl. Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (SYD) to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
Right now, Rs199,671 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Sydney Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs344,799. Remember that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to ATL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when searching for a flight from Sydney Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from SYD to ATL.
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (SYD)
Of all flights departing from Sydney Airport, 66% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
The journey on public transport will take about 15 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a leisurely start by staying near SYD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Sydney Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sydney Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near ATL instead:
Go where the road takes you with a Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and discover more of Atlanta and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport around three weeks in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
You'll find ATL at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
From Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport, Atlanta is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 20 minutes.
When to fly to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport (ATL)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is March, while July is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Atlanta based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Atlanta is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Sydney Airport to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Look for cheap tickets from SYD to ATL in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC and 14ºC on average.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like St. John's Cathedral, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens.
Around 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta, Charlotte is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
