Flying from Toronto to Sydney Airport (YQY): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Sydney Airport (YQY) setting off from either of these bases.
Expect to be in the air for 2 hours 25 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct Toronto to Sydney Airport flight.
Sydney Airport is located in Sydney. The city is in the UTC-3 timezone and is one hour ahead of Toronto.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Sydney Airport (YQY) is the most popular route, with 7 direct services every week. Get from YYZ to YQY on Air Canada's 8am flight.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Toronto to YQY.
Taking off during a peak time like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Pearson International Airport (YYZ). Nonstop flights from Toronto to Sydney Airport (YQY) operate from here.
You can lock in a direct flight from Toronto to Sydney Airport with Air Canada. This popular airline operates services from YYZ.
The airline with the highest booking numbers between YYZ and YQY is Air Canada.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals rate on this route is Air Canada.
Located around 27 kilometres from central Toronto, YYZ can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Toronto to Sydney Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
Of all flights leaving Pearson International Airport, 63.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 40 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about staying at one of these accommodation options near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to YQY flight:
When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 62.09%.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
The journey to YKF from central Toronto is around 4 hours 5 minutes on public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you about 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 105 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Sydney Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport make departure day effortless if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights land without delays. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Sydney Airport (YQY)
Consider checking in to Jacques Cartier Motel after touching down from your flight from Toronto to Sydney Airport. It's not too far from YQY and a good option if you want to get some rest right away.
Getting from Sydney Airport (YQY) to central Sydney
Central Sydney is roughly 11 kilometres from Sydney Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on time of day, so do some research before you go.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sydney Airport (YQY)
At the moment, $283 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sydney Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $506. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Toronto to YQY, book in advance. Airlines generally offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Sydney Airport (YQY)
October is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Sydney Airport (YQY). Visit Sydney in February if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Toronto to YQY flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Sydney to range from 14ºC (57ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Toronto to Sydney Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Sydney
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Sydney Airport, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Sydney:
Membertou Heritage Park and Cape Breton Centre for Craft and Design are a couple of major attractions to put on your Sydney to-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Cape Breton Centre for Heritage and Science.
Explore more of Canada
Sydney is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 241 kilometres west of Sydney, a trip to Charlottetown will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like St. Dunstan's Basilica, L.M. Montgomery's Cavendish National Historic Site of Canada and Beaconsfield Historic House.
Truro is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres west of Sydney. No trip is complete without seeing Bicentennial Botanical Garden, St John's Anglican Church and Rail Yard Mountain Bike Trail Network.