Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Minneapolis: what you need to know
The timezone in Minneapolis is UTC-5. The city is 16 hours behind Sydney, where Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from SYD to Minneapolis.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even explore another city. When browsing flights from SYD to Minneapolis, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a passport from Australia, you'll need an ETA to visit United States. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minneapolis for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and certainly before you fly.
The journey from central Sydney to SYD takes around 27 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 21 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a convenient hotel close to SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minneapolis, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Minneapolis
378 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minneapolis. A return flight starts at 698 €. These prices may change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from SYD to Minneapolis, book as early as possible. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.
Getting cheap tickets from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minneapolis is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Airports in Minneapolis
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to central Minneapolis is roughly 21 kilometres. It takes about 19 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 26 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to MSP if you have a late flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minneapolis. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Best time to go to Minneapolis
July is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minneapolis while February is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Minneapolis, consider the pace you like to travel at.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minneapolis for July to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 14ºC to 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from SYD to Minneapolis in January when temperatures average between -19ºC and -1ºC.
More about Minneapolis
After booking your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Minneapolis, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Minneapolis:
Walker Art Centre and Minneapolis Institute of Arts are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Minneapolis travel itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Minneapolis Sculpture Garden.
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