Griffith to Sydney (Mascot) (GFF–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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293 mi airlines 18/wk
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Flight Schedule 6 flights Verified 13h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
ZL6454
ZL Regional Express
SF3
6:30 AM
AEST
7:55 AM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2122
QF Qant
DH4
2:55 PM
AEST
4:15 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL6469
ZL Regional Express
SF3
4:35 PM
AEST
5:55 PM
AEST
1h 20m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL6463
ZL Regional Express
SF3
7:00 AM
AEST T3
8:30 AM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
QF2123
QF Qant
DH4
1:00 PM
AEST T3
2:25 PM
AEST
1h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
ZL6477
ZL Regional Express
SF3
7:00 PM
AEST T3
8:30 PM
AEST
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Griffith to Sydney (Mascot)
2 carriers, 18 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 18 Flights/wk 293 mi 1h 20m nonstop 1 1-stop hubs

GFF–SYD is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Regional Express and Qantas lead the route. The flight covers 293 miles in approximately 1h 20m. Beyond nonstop, 1 hub offers 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop GFF–SYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
ZL Regional Express 12 SF3 1h20-1h25
QF Qantas 6 DH4 1h20 Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
DH4 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-400 Dash 8Q – QF
SF3 Saab SF340A/B – ZL
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: ZL (12 flights/wk, 67%)
Oneworld: QF (6 flights/wk, 33%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, GFF to SYD direction.
Mon
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
3
Nonstop flights
18
Outbound / wk
19
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for GFF to SYD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
1
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~3h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from Griffith

Nearby airports with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.
Metric GFF→SYD NRA→SYD WGA→SYD
Distance from GFF 40 mi 102 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 5
Weekly flights 18 7 83
Flight time 1h 20m 1h 20m 1h 10m
Airports within 200 miles of GFF with service to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sydney (Mascot) is 0 hours the same as Griffith.
GFF: AEST · SYD: AEST

When it's 6:00 PM in Griffith, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
293 mi / 472 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m.
Getting from SYD

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).

Sydney (Mascot) Climate

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.

GFF–SYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Griffith to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance293 mi / 472 km
Flight time1h 20m to 1h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights18 out / 19 return
1-stop connections1 hubs
Origin: GFF
IATA / ICAOGFF / YGTH
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Elevation439 ft / 134 m
Destination: SYD
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about GFF to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Griffith Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 1h 20m to 1h 25m. The route covers 293 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Qantas and Regional Express.
There are approximately 18 nonstop flights per week from GFF to SYD. The return direction has about 19 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through NRA. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from SYD to GFF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include NRA, WGA and ABX. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from GFF to SYD

Griffith Airport (GFF) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Qantas and Regional Express. With 18 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

GFF to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from GFF to SYD ranges from 1 hours 20 minutes to 1 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 293 miles (472 km). There are approximately 18 weekly flights outbound and 19 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via NRA. Nearby alternative airports include Narrandera (NRA), Forest Hill (WGA) and East Albury (ABX).