Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Sydney?

Flights from Ottawa to Sydney usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).

Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Sydney?

Only Business Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Sydney.

Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Sydney pass through?

Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Sydney pass through Vancouver Intl (YVR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Sydney?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Ottawa to Sydney. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $2,255 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,615, a difference of $360. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

What popular places can I visit in Sydney?

Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

How expensive are last-minute Ottawa to Sydney flights?

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $2,402 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

How long is a flight from Ottawa to Sydney?

A direct flight from Ottawa to Sydney takes 00m, covering 25,527 km.

Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa 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.

Have flight prices from Ottawa to Sydney changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,806 to $13,471. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from Ottawa to Sydney looking right now?

One-way fares from Ottawa to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,087, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

What is the time difference between Ottawa and Sydney?

Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Ottawa (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern 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 $15 for economy cars. Top options include: • East Coast Car Rentals • Bargain Car Rentals • YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL • No Birds • EverythingFleet

How much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Sydney flight?

Return flights from Ottawa to Sydney range from $2,157 to $2,725, with an average of $2,402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,157 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Sydney?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Sydney. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Sydney?

•May is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Sydney at $2,077 return. •July ($3,399) and December ($2,748) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Ottawa to Sydney the cheapest?

Flights from Ottawa to Sydney are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from Ottawa to Sydney?

ANA ($1,843) and Air New Zealand ($2,046) are the cheapest airlines to fly return from Ottawa to Sydney according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What is the cheapest stopover airport when flying from Ottawa to Sydney?

Flights via Vancouver Intl (YVR) offer the most affordable fares, with an average return price of $2,729. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from Ottawa to Sydney, which airport offers the shortest stopover?

Vancouver Intl (YVR) had the shortest average connection time for Ottawa to Sydney stopovers at 13h 02m over the past 3 months.

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Tue, 24 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec

07:45 - 10:30YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

34h 45m2 stops Vancouver Intl Tokyo Haneda

12:25 - 00:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

28h 31m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Vancouver Intl

$1,806Multiple Airlines

Tue, 30 Mar - Fri, 23 Apr

07:45 - 10:25YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 40m2 stops Vancouver Intl Tokyo Haneda

11:45 - 01:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

27h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Vancouver Intl

$1,843ANA

Thu, 26 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec

07:45 - 20:15YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Tokyo Haneda

21:45 - 00:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

43h 11m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Vancouver Intl

$1,880ANA

Tue, 16 Mar - Wed, 7 Apr

07:45 - 20:15YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

45h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Tokyo Haneda

11:45 - 09:11SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

35h 26m2 stops Tokyo Haneda New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,937ANA

Sat, 20 Feb - Sat, 6 Mar

08:40 - 12:35YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Nadi

14:00 - 19:52SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

45h 52m2 stops Nadi Vancouver Intl

$1,954Multiple Airlines

Wed, 3 Mar - Fri, 2 Apr

07:45 - 20:15YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

44h 30m2 stops Vancouver Intl Tokyo Haneda

12:45 - 01:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

27h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Vancouver Intl

$2,012Multiple Airlines

Mon, 29 Mar - Wed, 21 Apr

06:20 - 10:25YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

11:45 - 01:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

27h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Vancouver Intl

$2,026ANA

Sat, 7 Nov - Thu, 26 Nov

08:40 - 12:35YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

35h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Nadi

14:00 - 09:17SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

35h 17m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,045Multiple Airlines

Sat, 20 Feb - Mon, 15 Mar

17:40 - 08:35YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 55m2 stops Vancouver Intl Auckland Intl

09:55 - 00:54SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

29h 59m2 stops Auckland Intl Vancouver Intl

$2,046Air New Zealand

Mon, 29 Mar - Fri, 23 Apr

06:20 - 10:25YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

37h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Tokyo Haneda

11:45 - 01:00SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

27h 15m2 stops Tokyo Haneda Vancouver Intl

$2,063ANA

Recent last minute flight deals from Ottawa to Sydney

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

08:40 - 22:05YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Nadi

14:00 - 19:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

45h 55m2 stops Nadi Vancouver Intl

$2,046Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

08:40 - 22:05YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Nadi

14:00 - 19:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

45h 55m2 stops Nadi Vancouver Intl

$2,048Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

06:10 - 06:25YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 15m2 stops Calgary Los Angeles

20:30 - 00:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

20h 26m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$2,097Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

10:05 - 06:25YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Los Angeles

20:30 - 00:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

20h 26m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$2,107Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

10:05 - 06:25YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

29h 20m2 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Los Angeles

20:30 - 00:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

20h 26m1 stop Vancouver Intl

$2,109Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

07:50 - 08:35YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 45m2 stops Calgary Vancouver Intl

15:00 - 00:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

49h 56m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$2,268Air Canada

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

08:40 - 22:05YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

46h 25m2 stops Vancouver Intl Nadi

14:00 - 19:55SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

45h 55m2 stops Nadi Vancouver Intl

$2,278Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

10:05 - 10:35YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 30m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Los Angeles Auckland Intl

11:50 - 08:20SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

36h 30m3 stops Auckland Intl Vancouver Intl Toronto Pearson Intl

$2,341Multiple Airlines

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

09:00 - 08:35YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

32h 35m3 stops Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Intl Toronto Pearson Intl Vancouver Intl

08:30 - 15:59SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

23h 29m2 stops Brisbane Vancouver Intl

$2,344Air Canada

Sat, 31 Oct - Sat, 14 Nov

10:05 - 10:35YOW Ottawa-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith

33h 30m3 stops Toronto Pearson Intl Los Angeles Auckland Intl

14:05 - 00:56SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith-YOW Ottawa

26h 51m2 stops Auckland Intl Vancouver Intl

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Sydney?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Ottawa to Sydney. It's 7% cheaper than the average day, while Wednesday is the most expensive, with prices 8% higher.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Sydney? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for return flights from Ottawa to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •May is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Sydney at $2,077 return.
•July ($3,399) and December ($2,748) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 63% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.
When are flights from Ottawa to Sydney the cheapest?: Flights from Ottawa to Sydney are cheapest 25 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 34% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Ottawa to Sydney?
Only Business Class is available on flights from Ottawa to Sydney.
How long is a flight from Ottawa to Sydney?
A direct flight from Ottawa to Sydney takes 00m, covering 25,527 km.
Do I need a passport to fly from Ottawa 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 much should I expect to pay for a Ottawa to Sydney flight?
Return flights from Ottawa to Sydney range from $2,157 to $2,725, with an average of $2,402 over the past 12 months. Anything below $2,157 counts as a good deal.
How expensive are last-minute Ottawa to Sydney flights?
Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 20% above the $2,402 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.
Have flight prices from Ottawa to Sydney changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $1,806 to $13,471. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from Ottawa to Sydney looking right now?
One-way fares from Ottawa to Sydney are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,087, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.
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 $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• East Coast Car Rentals
• Bargain Car Rentals
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds
• EverythingFleet
Which airports can I use when flying from Ottawa to Sydney?
Flights from Ottawa to Sydney usually depart from Ottawa (YOW) and arrive at Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD).
Which airports do connecting flights from Ottawa to Sydney pass through?
Most connecting flights from Ottawa to Sydney pass through Vancouver Intl (YVR), which handles 100% of one-stop traffic on this route.
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Ottawa to Sydney?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Ottawa to Sydney. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at $2,255 return on average, while Wednesday is the most expensive at $2,615, a difference of $360.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.
What is the time difference between Ottawa and Sydney?
Sydney is 15 hours ahead of Ottawa (Eastern Australia Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Sydney?
Some of the most popular sights in Sydney are Sydney Opera House, Star Casino, and Capitol Theatre. These are among the most viewed places in Sydney on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Sunday departure and avoid flying on Wednesday. On this route, Sunday flights average $2,255, about $360 less than Wednesday fares (14% savings) based on the last 12 months.
For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 25 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 34% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
If you can choose when to travel, plan your Ottawa to Sydney trip for May. Fares historically average $2,077 return in that month – typically $1,322 less than the most expensive month, which is July (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.

• ibis budget Sydney Airport
• Travelodge Hotel Sydney Airport
• Rydges Sydney Airport Hotel

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