Lord Howe Island to Sydney (Mascot) (LDH–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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QN Skytrans Australia
DH2
9:40 AM
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11:55 AM
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QN Skytrans Australia
DH2
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Lord Howe Island to Sydney (Mascot)
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 488 mi 2h 10m nonstop

LDH–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Skytrans Australia leads the route. The flight covers 488 miles in approximately 2h 10m.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop LDH–SYD service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
QN Skytrans Australia 14 DH2 2h10-2h15 – – –
Aircraft on this route
DH2 De Havilland Canada DHC-8-200 Dash 8 / 8Q – QN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: QN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LDH to SYD direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
0
Return / wk
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Sydney (Mascot) is 0 hours the same as Lord Howe Island.
LDH: +11 · SYD: AEDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Lord Howe Island, it's 6:00 PM in Sydney (Mascot).
Distance & Flight Time
488 mi / 785 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m.
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.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

LDH–SYD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Lord Howe Island to Sydney (Mascot) route.
Route details
Distance488 mi / 785 km
Flight time2h 10m to 2h 15m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out
Origin: LDH
Full nameLord Howe Island Airport
IATA / ICAOLDH / YLHI
TimezoneAustralia/Lord_Howe
Elevation5 ft / 2 m
Destination: SYD
Full nameSydney Kingsford Smith International Airport
IATA / ICAOSYD / YSSY
TimezoneAustralia/Sydney
Passengers/yr41.4M
Elevation21 ft / 6 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LDH to SYD flights.
Nonstop flights from Lord Howe Island Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport take approximately 2h 10m to 2h 15m. The route covers 488 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Skytrans Australia.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from LDH to SYD.
Yes, return flights from SYD to LDH are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 LDH to SYD

Lord Howe Island Airport (LDH) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from Skytrans Australia. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

LDH to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from LDH to SYD ranges from 2 hours 10 minutes to 2 hours 15 minutes. The route covers a distance of 488 miles (785 km).