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

• Earliest: departs at 21:00 and lands at 12:34
• Latest: departs at 23:50 and lands at 15:24.

The flight takes about 15h 34m.

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

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A direct flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney takes 15h 34m, covering 20,104 km.

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.

Return flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney range from $1,611 to $2,280, with an average of $1,894 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,611 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 9% above the route average of $1,894. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average $1,417 return via Honolulu (HNL), compared with $2,113 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $56–$140 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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.

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%.

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

One-way fares from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $1,598, which is 36% above the typical average for this route.

Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport (SYD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Bargain Car Rentals
• East Coast Car Rentals
• EverythingFleet
• YESDRIVE CAR RENTAL
• No Birds

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

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.

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.

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.

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 $1,770 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at $2,103, a difference of $334. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• Air Canada
• Qantas Airways

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).

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.

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.

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.

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.

There are six rental car companies at Sydney Airport. These companies are Avis, Hertz, Europcar, Budget, Thrifty and Enterprise, and their desks are located at the arrivals area of Terminal T1.

You can reach the city centre from the airport by bus or train. To use either public transportation method, you need to buy an Opal card that you can top up as needed. Bus stops are located outside the arrivals level of Terminal T1, and routes 400 and 420 both service the airport. A one-way ticket costs A$ 4.71 (about C$ 4.46). A trip to the city centre on the Airport Link train takes 13min and costs A$ 18.70 (around C$ 18). Trains leave every 10min from the station on the terminal’s north end.

There are dedicated play areas for children in Terminal T1, located near Gate 10 (an interactive zone for kids), Gate 32 (a dedicated space at Viaggio Café), Gate 50 (a dedicated area at McDonald's), Gate 59 (an interactive zone for kids), and Gate 53 (a digital and interactive exhibition). Restrooms, change rooms and nursing rooms are located next to the baggage claim areas in all terminals.

Terminal T1 is open every day from 3:00 am to 11:00 pm. Terminals T2 and T3 open every day from 4:00 am to 11:00 pm. The airport is not open overnight, and the schedules for restaurants, shops and cafes vary. The city centre is about 20min from the airport, but there are hotel options nearby if you need to stay closer to the airport.