San Jose to Sydney (Mascot) (SJC–SYD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SJC–SYD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. TWY leads the route. The flight covers 7,438 miles in approximately 14h 13m. Beyond nonstop, 6 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TWY TWY | – | – | – | – | – |
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Sydney (Mascot) from San Jose
| Metric | SJC→SYD | SFO→SYD |
|---|---|---|
| Distance from SJC | – | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 0 | 13 |
| Flight time | 14h 13m | 14h 55m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – |
Travel Essentials
SJC: PDT · SYD: AEDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Jose, it's 12:00 PM (next day) in Sydney (Mascot).
US passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before boarding. Apply through the Australian ETA app (subclass 601). The ETA costs AUD 20, is valid for 12 months with multiple entries, and allows stays of up to 90 days per visit. Processing is usually instant. Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the date of entry.
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.
SJC–SYD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SJC to SYD
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC) and Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) are connected by nonstop service from TWY.
SJC to SYD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SJC to SYD ranges from 14 hours 13 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,438 miles (11,970 km).
Connecting Options and Alternatives
6 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 17 hours via LAS. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include San Francisco (SFO).