Coffs Harbour to Sydney (Mascot) (CFS–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
CFS–SYD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Qantas and Regional Express lead the route. The flight covers 275 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 4 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QF Qantas Also: EK, MU, NZ | 26 | 223, DH4 | 1h20-1h25 | – | Oneworld | EK, MU, NZ |
| ZL Regional Express | 18 | SF3 | 1h25 | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Coffs Harbour
| Metric | CFS→SYD | PQQ→SYD | ARM→SYD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from CFS | – | 79 mi | 90 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 5 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 77 | 80 | 54 |
| Flight time | 1h 20m | 1h 10m | 1h 15m |
Travel Essentials
CFS: AEST · SYD: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Coffs Harbour, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Airport Link trains depart every 10 minutes to Central Station (13 min, AUD $20.10 with Opal). The station access fee makes this more expensive than typical Sydney transit. Taxis from International Terminal queue outside arrivals; metered fares to the CBD run AUD $45–65. Uber operates from a designated ride-share zone.Rental car companies have desks in both the international and domestic terminal precincts. A SkyBus operates to the CBD and several suburbs as a cheaper alternative to taxis (AUD $24–27).
Temperate oceanic climate. Summers (December–February) are warm and humid at 24–32°C with afternoon sea breezes and occasional severe thunderstorms that can cause extended ground stops. Winters (June–August) are mild and mostly dry at 8–17°C. Fog on winter mornings occasionally delays operations.
The airport faces its greatest disruption risk from summer thunderstorms and, less commonly, from east-coast lows bringing heavy rain and strong winds in autumn and winter. Pack layers for winter. Summer evenings can be surprisingly cool with sea breezes.
CFS–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from CFS to SYD
Coffs Harbour Airport (CFS) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Regional Express. With 77 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
CFS to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from CFS to SYD ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 275 miles (443 km). There are approximately 77 weekly flights outbound and 72 return, totaling 149 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
4 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via CBR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Port Macquarie (PQQ), Armidale (ARM) and Ballina (BNK).