Sydney skyline glowing at sunrise from Bondi Junction

Seattle → Sydney

Sydney

6 nights in Sydney

9 days away

Sydney combines a spectacular working harbor with surf beaches, cliff walks, strong museums, and varied neighborhoods.

Flight

United · Basic Economy

Round-trip fare
$1,151 per traveler
Outbound
1 stop in SFO · 1h 15m layover · 18h 45m total
Return
1 stop in LAX · 2h 10m layover · 18h 54m total
Carry-on
Included
Checked bag
Included

Hotel

Kith Hotel Darling Harbour

Stay
6 nights
Hotel dates
November 3, 2026 – November 9, 2026
Class
3-star · Google 4.3
Hotel total
$954
Room
PetiteQueen,140sqft,1bedroom,1QueenBed,sleeps2

U.S. passport / entry

Valid U.S. passport

Passport
Yes
Visa
Yes
Stay limit
Up to 3 months per visit under an approved ETA (subclass 601).
Mandatory cost
$14 per traveler
Details

U.S. passport holders may use the ETA subclass 601 for tourism. The ETA must be granted before travel, is linked to the passport, and permits visits of up to 3 months at a time.

Checked September 22, 2026

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Top 5 things to do

Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay in Sydney
01

Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay

Walk around Sydney Opera House and Circular Quay, then follow the harbor paths for changing views of the city's best-known waterfront. The area is worth lingering in rather than treating as a single photo stop.

Bondi to Coogee walk in Sydney
02

Bondi to Coogee walk

Follow the Bondi to Coogee coastal walk past beaches, headlands, and open-ocean views. It is one of the easiest ways to turn Sydney's coastline into a real half-day rather than just a beach visit.

Royal Botanic Garden in Sydney
03

Royal Botanic Garden

Walk through the Royal Botanic Garden for waterfront greenery and skyline viewpoints beside the harbor. It fits naturally between central sights and gives you a quieter stretch without taking you far out of the city.

Manly ferry in Sydney
04

Manly ferry

Take the ferry to Manly for harbor views on the ride, then add beaches and coastal walks after you arrive. The ferry itself makes the journey part of the experience rather than just transportation.

Blue Mountains day trip in Sydney
05

Blue Mountains day trip

Use a full day for the Blue Mountains, whether by train or tour, for sandstone cliffs, forest, and walking trails. The scenery gives your Sydney week a strong inland contrast to the harbor and beaches.

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Our best-value flight and hotel picks for this trip.

Flight pick

United

$1,151round trip per traveler

Seattle (SEA) → Sydney · 1 stop each way

Dates
Nov 1 – Nov 9
Fare type
Basic Economy
Outbound
1 stop in SFO · 1h 15m layover · 18h 45m total
Return
1 stop in LAX · 2h 10m layover · 18h 54m total
Carry-on
Included
Checked bag
Included

Hotel pick

Kith Hotel Darling Harbour

$954total · 6 nights
Stay
6 nights
Hotel dates
November 3, 2026 – November 9, 2026
Class
3-star · Google 4.3
Room
PetiteQueen,140sqft,1bedroom,1QueenBed,sleeps2

Expedia 8.8/10 · 531 reviews

131–133MurrayStreet,Pyrmont,Sydney. ExpediaHarbourside2minwalk,InternationalConventionCentre3minwalk,SydneyTownHall12minwalk;centralwalkablevisitorbasewithoutarentalcar.

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Sydney skyline glowing at sunrise from Bondi Junction
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