Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
Sydney (Mascot), AU
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Check my flightSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves Sydney (Mascot), AU with 23 destinations operated by 12 airlines. Departures are on time 67.7% of the time, with an average departure delay of 10.5 minutes and a 2.5% cancellation rate (120 recent flights). According to FlightGuard's analysis based on 9 real-time factors (weather, ATC delays, NOTAMs, strikes, fuel prices, airline OTP, geopolitical events, recent trends, and historical data), the average risk score for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9.7/100. Major airlines operating from this airport include Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines and others. Check your flight risk in real time by entering your flight number on FlightGuard for a personalized analysis before departure.
Airlines from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
Destinations from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD)
23 destinations served from this airport.
| Destination | Route | Airlines |
|---|---|---|
| Abu Dhabi | SYD → AUH | 2 |
| Adelaide | SYD → ADL | 1 |
| Alice Springs | SYD → ASP | 1 |
| Auckland | SYD → AKL | 2 |
| Bangkok | SYD → BKK | 2 |
| Brisbane | SYD → BNE | 1 |
| Cairns | SYD → CNS | 1 |
| Canberra | SYD → CBR | 1 |
| Christchurch | SYD → CHC | 2 |
| Dallas-Fort Worth | SYD → DFW | 1 |
| Darwin | SYD → DRW | 1 |
| Dubai | SYD → DXB | 1 |
| Hong Kong | SYD → HKG | 1 |
| Honolulu | SYD → HNL | 2 |
| Los Angeles | SYD → LAX | 3 |
| Melbourne | SYD → MEL | 2 |
| Perth | SYD → PER | 1 |
| Queenstown International | SYD → ZQN | 1 |
| San Francisco | SYD → SFO | 1 |
| Seoul | SYD → ICN | 1 |
| Singapore | SYD → SIN | 4 |
| Vancouver | SYD → YVR | 1 |
| Wellington | SYD → WLG | 1 |
Frequently asked questions about Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
To know whether your flight from SYD is cancelled or delayed today, check it with your airline or enter the flight number on FlightGuard, which scores it on the latest weather, air traffic control and strike data.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard to see the delay risk for your date, with the reasons behind it. On the flights we track, 67.7% leave on time and the average departure delay is 10.5 minutes. Your airline's app or the departures screen at SYD confirm the actual departure time.
Your rights depend on the airline and the route. If the flight leaves the EU or the UK, or lands there on an EU or UK airline, EU261 or UK261 gives you a refund or rebooking and, in many cases, cash compensation. Otherwise the airline's conditions of carriage apply.
12 airlines operate from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD), including Air Canada, American Airlines, British Airways, Cathay Pacific, Delta Air Lines and others.
Departures from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are on time 67.7% of the time, with an average departure delay of 10.5 minutes and a 2.5% cancellation rate, based on 120 recent flights.
Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) serves 23 destinations, operated by 12 airlines.
Enter your flight number on FlightGuard to get a real-time risk analysis based on 9 factors, including weather, ATC delays, NOTAMs, strikes and airline punctuality.
The main causes of delays at Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are: atfm. Delays can be related to weather conditions, airspace capacity, strikes, or airline operational issues.
Airline punctuality varies over time. On FlightGuard you can check the specific risk score for your flight, which takes into account the airline's historical on-time performance among the 9 factors analyzed.
We recommend checking your flight risk at least 2-3 days before departure and again the day before. FlightGuard updates data every 15 minutes, so the closer you get to your flight date, the more accurate the analysis.
The average risk score for flights from Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport is 9.7/100. A score below 15 indicates low risk, 15-34 medium risk, and 35 or above high risk. Check your specific flight for a detailed analysis.
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