How to get from Philadelphia to Sydney: connecting flights, about 24h 2m total

Flights from Philadelphia to Sydney

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 24h 2m
two tickets, via Los Angeles: $735
connection options: 5
straight-line distance: 9,870 mi (15,884 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

24h 2m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Dallas flight 3h 57m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to Sydney: Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to Sydney flight 17h 5m

two ticketsfrom $2,030

Via Los Angeles

24h 13m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Los Angeles flight 6h 5m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Los Angeles International, Ontario International. Departure to Sydney: Los Angeles International.

Los Angeles to Sydney flight 15h 8m

two ticketsfrom $735

Via San Francisco

24h 45m

with the connection

Philadelphia to San Francisco flight 6h 32m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Metropolitan Oakland International, San Francisco International. Departure to Sydney: San Francisco International.

San Francisco to Sydney flight 15h 13m

two ticketsfrom $1,477

Via Toronto

Canada

27h 30m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Toronto flight 1h 52m

Connection of about 3h

Toronto to Sydney flight 22h 38m

two ticketsfrom $1,328

Via Doha

Qatar

29h 20m

with the connection

Philadelphia to Doha flight 12h 15m

Connection of about 3h

Doha to Sydney flight 14h 5m

two ticketsfrom $2,274

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Sydney

Weather by month

Best time to visit: June, July and September, +17° to +21° by day, sea +18° to +20°. In November it is +24° by day and +15° at night, sea +20°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan

+26° +19° +22° 16 days

Feb

+26° +19° +23° 16 days

Mar

+25° +18° +23° 16 days

Apr

+22° +14° +22° 12 days

May

+19° +11° +21° 12 days

Jun

+17° +8° +20° 7 days

Jul

+17° +8° +18° 9 days

Aug

+19° +9° +18° 9 days

Sep

+21° +11° +19° 7 days

Oct

+23° +13° +19° 12 days

Nov

+24° +15° +20° 13 days

Dec

+26° +17° +21° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Philadelphia to cities closest to Sydney

Philadelphia to Anchorage Anchorage: 7,350 mi (11,828 km) from Sydney, flight 10h 15m Philadelphia to San Francisco San Francisco: 7,424 mi (11,948 km) from Sydney, flight 6h 32m from $138 Philadelphia to Sacramento Sacramento: 7,496 mi (12,063 km) from Sydney, flight 8h 42m Philadelphia to Los Angeles Los Angeles: 7,502 mi (12,074 km) from Sydney, flight 6h 5m from $192 Philadelphia to San Diego San Diego: 7,512 mi (12,090 km) from Sydney, flight 6h 5m from $271 Philadelphia to Palm Springs Palm Springs: 7,581 mi (12,200 km) from Sydney, flight 13h 51m

To Sydney from cities closest to Philadelphia

New York to Sydney New York: 81 mi (130 km) from Philadelphia, flight 23h from $587 Toronto to Sydney Toronto: 336 mi (540 km) from Philadelphia, flight 22h 38m from $646 Dallas to Sydney Dallas: 1,297 mi (2,088 km) from Philadelphia, flight 17h 5m from $879 Los Angeles to Sydney Los Angeles: 2,389 mi (3,844 km) from Philadelphia, flight 15h 8m from $496 Vancouver to Sydney Vancouver: 2,402 mi (3,865 km) from Philadelphia, flight 15h 15m from $605 San Francisco to Sydney San Francisco: 2,517 mi (4,051 km) from Philadelphia, flight 15h 13m from $662

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Philadelphia to Sydney?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Philadelphia to Sydney?

Via Dallas: 3h 57m to the connection, 17h 5m after it, about 24h 2m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Philadelphia to Sydney with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Los Angeles from $735. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Philadelphia and Sydney?

Dallas (24h 2m total), Los Angeles (24h 13m total), San Francisco (24h 45m total), Toronto (27h 30m total) and Doha (29h 20m total).

How far is Sydney from Philadelphia?

9,870 mi (15,884 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.