Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD): what you need to know
Your SYD to CPD flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as April, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
If you'd love to explore a different city along the way, consider a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Coober Pedy Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Adelaide Airport is a sought-after stop between SYD and CPD.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Coober Pedy Airport flight is £289. A return ticket right now is £630. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To score cheap tickets from SYD to CPD, book early. Airlines typically offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Coober Pedy Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest fares across the month and bag a great deal.
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Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport's on-time performance, data shows 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To get to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport from central Sydney, it takes around 20 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 11 miles from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Coober Pedy Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to SYD:
Arriving at Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)
Consider staying in a hotel close to CPD if you have a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Coober Pedy Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Coober Pedy Airport rental car and explore places that require a little more effort to reach. Alamo and National can set you up with a set of wheels for your adventures through Coober Pedy and beyond.
Increase your likelihood of securing the lowest price by booking as soon as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Coober Pedy Airport at least a few weeks in advance is a smart idea.
Getting from Coober Pedy Airport (CPD) to central Coober Pedy
Coober Pedy Airport is approximately 3 miles from central Coober Pedy. The drive time takes around 5 minutes.
It takes roughly 1 hour to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Coober Pedy Airport (CPD)
January is the busiest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Coober Pedy Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Coober Pedy in April.
The warmest month in Coober Pedy is January, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Book your flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Coober Pedy Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
July has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to CPD around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Australia
Port Augusta is just one of the many cities in Australia waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Coober Pedy. Around 300 miles away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Water Tower Lookout, Wadlata Outback Centre and Australian Arid Lands Botanic Garden.
Head 170 miles south-east from Coober Pedy and you'll be in Roxby Downs, another well-known stop in Australia. Don't leave without experiencing Bush Bar; Black Stone and Tradie Bar.