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Cheapest round-trip
$1,015
Typical prices: $1,105-$1,546
XiamenAir
Mon 9/7Tue 3/9
YVR - SYD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,358
Typical prices: $1,473-$2,215
Air Canada
Sat 12/12Wed 1/13
YVR - SYD • Non-stop
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For comfort, Air Canada Preferred Economy has 34-inch legroom; Qantas Premium Economy offers 38.
On this long-haul route, pay for seat selection or extra legroom when available.
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Cheapest • Avg $127 (round-trip)
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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Sydney (YVR-SYD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Vancouver to Sydney that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Vancouver to Sydney

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Mar 9
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1:40 am - 9:20 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 40m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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6:00 am - 10:45 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
34h 45m2 stops Nadi Los Angeles
$1,015Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Oct 8
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1:40 am - 9:20 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
38h 40m1 stop Xiamen Gaoqi Intl
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2:15 pm - 7:40 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
35h 25m3 stops Nadi Los Angeles Calgary
$1,039Multiple Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Thu, Nov 5
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1:05 am - 11:05 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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12:35 pm - 9:05 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,229Hong Kong Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Sat, Nov 21
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12:05 am - 10:05 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
40h 00m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
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12:35 pm - 9:05 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 30m1 stop Hong Kong Intl
$1,244Hong Kong Airlines
Sat, Nov 14 - Thu, Nov 19
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10:25 pm - 11:35 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 10m1 stop Nadi
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6:00 am - 2:55 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 55m1 stop Nadi
$1,259Fiji Airways
Thu, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 19
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10:25 pm - 11:35 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
19h 10m1 stop Nadi
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6:00 am - 2:55 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
26h 55m1 stop Nadi
$1,262Fiji Airways
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Feb 1
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9:00 pm - 5:55 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 55mnonstop
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11:50 am - 2:30 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
20h 40m1 stop Auckland Intl
$1,265Air New Zealand
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
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2:40 pm - 7:35 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
22h 55m2 stops Los Angeles Auckland Intl
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2:05 pm - 8:18 pmSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
24h 13m2 stops Auckland Intl Los Angeles
$1,271Air New Zealand
Sat, Dec 12 - Wed, Jan 13
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11:50 pm - 8:35 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
14h 45mnonstop
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11:20 am - 8:45 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
15h 25mnonstop
$1,358Air Canada
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8
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10:55 pm - 7:20 amYVR  Vancouver Intl-SYD Sydney Kingsford Smith
15h 25mnonstop
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9:20 am - 6:40 amSYD  Sydney Kingsford Smith-YVR Vancouver Intl
14h 20mnonstop
$1,358Air Canada
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver to Sydney flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Vancouver to Sydney to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Sydney from Vancouver Intl Airport usually cost between $1,156 and $1,567 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $1,015 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 7-Mar 9).

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Vancouver to Sydney?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If you are looking for a flight deal from Vancouver to Sydney, look for departures on Sundays and avoid leaving on a Friday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Sydney, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly and Saturday is the most expensive.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney is May, where tickets cost $1,201 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,710 and $1,405 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops layover the cheapest option at $1,150 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Vancouver to Sydney

 
AI-powered summary based on content written by travel experts. AI can make mistakes.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Our travel experts
Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on Air Canada

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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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 traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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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.

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Low season

June

Cheapest flight

$623
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 6% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
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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 travelers 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-Sep 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-Sep 2024
Pre book a seat that has extra leg room.

FAQs for booking Vancouver to Sydney flights

  • Where can I rent a car at Sydney Airport?

    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.

  • What are the public transportations options from Sydney Airport to the city centre?

    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.

  • Are there dedicated areas for children at Sydney Airport?

    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.

  • What are the opening hours of Sydney Airport?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney was $623 for a one-way ticket and $1,015 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Vancouver and Sydney?

    A passport is required to fly from Vancouver to Sydney.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Vancouver to Sydney?

    Only Air Canada offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Vancouver to Sydney flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Sydney?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Vancouver to Sydney flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Sydney?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Sydney, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Vancouver to Sydney?

    There are nonstop flights from Vancouver to Sydney on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Sydney, Air New Zealand or Fiji Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Sydney are Air New Zealand and Fiji Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,341 and an overall rating of 8.0, Air New Zealand is the most popular choice. Fiji Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,024 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Vancouver to Sydney?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Vancouver to Sydney.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Vancouver to Sydney?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Sydney from Vancouver is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Vancouver to Sydney?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Sydney with an airline and back to Vancouver with another airline. Booking your flights between Vancouver and SYD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Vancouver to Sydney?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Sydney from Vancouver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Sydney

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $1,096 or less one-way and $1,326 or less round-trip.
  • International flights from Vancouver to Sydney land at Sydney Airport (SYD) and arrive at Terminal T1. If you'd like to freshen up after the long flight, there are shower facilities located before the baggage claim area, open every day from 5:30 am to 10:00 pm.
  • If you need help with anything at the airport, look for one of the Airport Ambassadors to assist you. They wear a bright blue jacket for easy identification and have information desks at the arrivals area of Terminal T1 outside exits A and B.
  • A wide range of transportation options service Sydney Airport, but taking a taxi is the most comfortable and convenient way to go. Just grab a cab from outside the terminal right to the doorstep of your hotel. A one-way trip from the airport to the city centre costs between A$ 45 and A$ 55 (about C$ 42 and C$ 52).
  • If you’d like to have access to a dedicated airline lounge at the airport, try booking your flight from Vancouver to Sidney with Air New Zealand, Emirates, Etihad or Qantas.
  • For passengers taking a connecting flight from Sydney to other Australian destinations with Qantas or Virgin Australia, both airlines have a dedicated free transfer service from Terminal T1 to the domestic terminals, T2 and T3. If you’re flying with other companies, the airport offers a complimentary inter-terminal service called T-Bus.

Prefer to fly direct from Vancouver to Sydney?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Vancouver Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith.
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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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