$970 Cheap flight deals from Atlanta (ATL) to Sydney (SYD)

Flights from Atlanta

Finding cheap flights from Atlanta is simple and quick. By using Orbitz.com, travelers are able to compare rates from most airlines that service Atlanta, giving the budget planner plenty of options to choose from.

Atlanta's Major Airport

The Hartsfield-Jackson Airport serves the Atlanta community with numerous daily flights to and from Atlanta. The airport is located about 20 minutes from downtown Atlanta on North Terminal Parkway and is serviced by several major airlines, including AirTran, American, Alaska, Continental, Delta, Frontier, GeorgiaSkies, Southwest, Spirit, United, US Airways, and several regional airlines. Hartsfield-Jackson is the busiest airport in the United States, with O'Hare coming in second. Orbitz.com will compare the fares of these airlines to keep you on budget.

Parking at the Airport

Convenient airport parking is available 24 hours a day, and the price varies depending on which parking lot is chosen. Short- and long-term parking is available, with the average cost for short-term parking being $3 an hour. The lowest cost for long-term parking is $9 a day in Lots A, B, and C. Payments can be made by cash or by a major credit card.

Transportation to the Airport

Transportation to the airport is provided by taxis, buses, trains, and airport shuttles. The cost for a taxi from downtown Atlanta to the Hartsfield-Jackson Airport is around $30, but it is a good option for travelers who would otherwise need to park for several days. At Orbitz.com, the vacation planner can select transportation services when shopping for cheap flights from Atlanta.

Restaurants at the Airport

Because Hartsfield-Jackson is one of the busiest and largest airports, it has numerous concession and dining facilities located inside. Many offer quick snack options or a sit-down breakfast and dinner.

J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport

J.A. Douglas McCurdy Sydney Airport is located about six miles northeast of Sydney, Nova Scotia, in the community of Reserve Mines. The airport has two regularly scheduled airlines for passengers: Air Jazz and Air St. Pierre. There are also several charter services. Orbitz.com can help in arranging connecting flights to Sydney from any point of origin. Its travel planner allows you to view all flights into Sydney at the same time, so you are able to choose the low fares that you need. WestJet Airlines and Air Canada Express offer flights between Sydney and Toronto from May to October of each year.

Transportation From the Airport

A taxi service from the airport to Sydney is available by using City Wide Taxi. Fares are metered and vary based on your destination. Avis and Budget car rental companies are located in the airport, and you book them at the same time as you book your trip with Orbitz.com.

Weather in Sydney

Sydney has temperatures ranging from the mid-50s to the mid-70s Fahrenheit in the summer months. The temperatures average from the mid-teens to the mid-30s in winter. Sydney only has about two hours of sunshine in December, so the winter months are not the best time to visit the area. There are over fifteen hours of daylight in the summer, so it is the preferred season for travelers.

Things to Do in Sydney

Sydney is known for its annual Celtic Colors Festival where Celtic music is played, and people can celebrate Celtic music and culture. If you visit in October, be sure to catch a few of the shows. You can also explore the town's Scottish roots in the Highland Village where costumed actors bring the period dwellings to life. You can relax with a walk on the waterfront or gamble to your heart's content at casino Nova Scotia. Let Orbitz.com assist you with finding flights to Sydney and save you money, so you will be able to enjoy all the sights this historic city has to offer.