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Everything you should know

Cheapest return flight
£908
Typical prices: £848-£1,201
Multiple Airlines
Sun 28/10Sun 4/11
YVR - SYD • 2 stops
Cheapest direct flights
£995
Typical prices: £956-£1,313
Air Canada
Sat 17/2Sun 11/3
YVR - SYD • Direct
Advice from real travellers
On this long-haul route, check baggage allowance closely, especially on American.
Pay for seat selection; Air Canada and WestJet users value aisle or extra legroom.
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Direct flights
You can fly direct with Air Canada and Qantas Airways. Average duration is 15h 32m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 88% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 24 weeks in advance save around 19% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 10% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £746 (return)
Shortest trip • 17h 45m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Sydney (YVR-SYD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Vancouver to Sydney

Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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11:00 - 06:25YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
25h 25m2 stops Calgary Los Angeles Los Angeles
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11:10 - 01:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
32h 30m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Calgary
£908Multiple Airlines
Wed, 28 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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06:00 - 06:25YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
30h 25m2 stops Calgary Los Angeles Los Angeles
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12:35 - 19:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
25h 05m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
£926Multiple Airlines
Sat, 6 Feb - Thu, 4 Mar
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22:25 - 11:35YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 10m1 stop Nadi
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14:00 - 14:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
18h 55m1 stop Nadi
£943Fiji Airways
Sat, 13 Feb - Thu, 11 Mar
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22:25 - 11:35YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 10m1 stop Nadi
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14:00 - 14:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
18h 55m1 stop Nadi
£946Fiji Airways
Tue, 9 Feb - Thu, 18 Mar
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22:25 - 21:05YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
28h 40m1 stop Nadi
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14:00 - 13:55SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
17h 55m1 stop Nadi
£948Fiji Airways
Tue, 27 Oct - Wed, 4 Nov
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01:15 - 10:15YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
39h 00m1 stop Incheon Intl
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12:35 - 19:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
25h 05m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
£952Multiple Airlines
Sun, 14 Mar - Wed, 31 Mar
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18:30 - 07:30YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:15 - 17:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
24h 55m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
£954Delta
Mon, 1 Feb - Wed, 3 Mar
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19:30 - 07:30YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:40 - 16:40SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
24h 00m2 stops Los Angeles Los Angeles Seattle/Tacoma Intl
£955Delta
Sun, 8 Nov - Wed, 18 Nov
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00:05 - 08:50YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 45m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
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11:30 - 19:00SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
25h 30m1 stop Manila Ninoy Aquino Intl
£957Philippine Airlines
Wed, 17 Feb - Mon, 8 Mar
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19:30 - 07:30YVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
18h 00m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
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10:40 - 19:10SYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 30m1 stop Los Angeles Los Angeles
£958Delta
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney with more confidence.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day with flight prices 11% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

  • May is the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney at £902 return.
  • December (£1,289) and January (£1,081) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 42% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney the cheapest?

Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney are cheapest 24 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 19% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Sydney

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on YVR

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has travelled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on SYD

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site, Leave Your Daily Hell, in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

Key details for Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights

Low season

June

Cheapest flight

£439
Best time to beat the crowds (4% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney

When to book flights from Vancouver to Sydney

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver to Sydney based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Flights from Vancouver to Sydney: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Vancouver to Sydney 
SamFlew with American Airlines-Feb 2026
Check baggage allowances, specifically the number of bags allowed.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada-Sept 2024
It is definitely worth it to pay to pick your seat. Having an aisle seat allows you to stretch a little.
Verified travelerFlew with WestJet-Sept 2024
Pre book a seat that has extra leg room.

Your Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights?

    Among airlines operating Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights:

    • Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
    • WestJet: offers free seat selection
    • American Airlines: offers free seat selection
    • Virgin Australia: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    2 airlines operate flights between Vancouver Intl Airport and Sydney. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

    • Air Canada
    • Qantas Airways

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney usually depart from Vancouver Intl (YVR) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Qantas Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
    • Air New Zealand: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney:

    • Economy class
    • Business Class

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £746 return via Honolulu (HNL), compared with £1,113 for direct.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £29–£74 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Qantas Airways and American Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 777-200LR variants.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney pass through?

    One-stop flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney most commonly connect through:

    • Nadi (NAN) – 36% of one-stop connections
    • San Francisco (SFO) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Hong Kong Intl (HKG) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Auckland Intl (AKL) – 12% of one-stop connections

    Nadi (NAN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 16% on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £932 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at £1,108, a difference of £176. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney route, 21% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 27 minutes.

  • How are flight departures from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney spread across the day?

    Night is the busiest departure period on Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sydney?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Darling Harbour, Sydney Opera House, and Circular Quay. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney:

    • Earliest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 12:32
    • Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 15:22.

    The flight takes about 15h 32m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of £998. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney takes 15h 32m, covering 7,762 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How are flight prices from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney looking right now?

    One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £527, which is 15% below the typical average for this route.

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Evening flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    Flying via Brisbane (BNE) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 17h 45m, compared to 19h 03m via San Francisco (SFO) and 19h 21m via Auckland Intl (AKL).

  • What is the time difference between Vancouver Intl Airport and Sydney?

    Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver Intl Airport (Eastern Australia Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which car hire options are available at Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD)?

    Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £8 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Bargain Car Rentals
    • East Coast Car Rentals
    • EverythingFleet
    • YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
    • No Birds

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flight?

    Return flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney range from £848 to £1,201, with an average of £998 over the past 12 months. Anything below £848 counts as a good deal.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi on Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights?

    Air Canada is the only airline on the Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Your guide to booking Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Friday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £932 – about £176 less than Friday (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 24 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 19% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney trip for May. Fares historically average £902 return in that month – typically £387 less than the most expensive month, which is December (based on the last 12 months).
  • If arriving on time is high on your priority list, Qantas Airways is the strongest pick on this route. 88% of Qantas Airways flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney arrived on time in the past 3 months, slightly above the route's average on-time arrival rate of 79%. When flights on this route do arrive late, the average delay is 2 hours27 minutes, so choosing an airline with strong on-time performance can make a difference on tight schedules.
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Honolulu Airport (HNL) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £746 return on this route – about £367 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport.
    - Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
    - ibis budget Sydney Airport
    - Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Sydney?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Vancouver Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Friday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Friday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Saturday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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