Flying from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Explore your options for flying out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is 15 hours 25 minutes.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. The city operates in the UTC+11 timezone and is 18 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) is the most popular route. There are 12 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you have things to do before heading off, take the last flight with Air Canada at 22:40. Go for the first YVR to SYD departure operated by Air Canada at 20:05 if you want to get going earlier.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Vancouver to SYD. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Show up at the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and up to four hours for an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) operate out of this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with Air Canada. This top airline offers services from YVR.
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're taking an early flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Planning to leave from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)? You can reserve a direct flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) out of this busy hub.
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to SYD are offered by Air Canada.
Split up your flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some great stopovers between Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base and SYD are:
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Auckland Airport (AKL)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Vancouver to SYD? Check in to a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base before your trip officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Book one of these accommodation options near SYD instead:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
From Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, Sydney is approximately 18 kilometres away. It takes around 21 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Rs89,513 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Return flights start from Rs197,780. Fares are subject to availability and may change at any time.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Vancouver to SYD if you book 11 months ahead of takeoff. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares on this route are generally at their lowest.
Schedule your trip for August. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the quietest time to travel to Sydney. Alternatively, join the crowds and take your trip in July. This is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport.
Think about the kind of weather that'll suit your plans for Sydney. January is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to SYD sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 17ºC and 32ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
After locking in your flight from Vancouver to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach are leading attractions which should feature on every Sydney itinerary.
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