Travelling from Sydney Airport (YQY) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 50 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport.
Toronto is one hour behind Sydney and follows the UTC-4 timezone.
Every week, there are 20 Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, jump on the 05:00 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last departure is at 18:35 with Air Canada.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your YQY to YYZ flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Air Canada has direct flights from Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Toronto — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
Air Canada is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With a dependable 81.97% of services arriving as scheduled, Air Canada has the best on-time performance for YQY to YYZ flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney Airport (YQY) to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
R 3,157 is the best price for a one-way Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport flight. Return flights start from R 6,338. These prices may change depending on demand.
Get cheap tickets from YQY to YYZ by booking eight months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
July is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.
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Handy information about Sydney Airport (YQY)
82.64% of flights leaving Sydney Airport arrive at their destination on schedule. Given its strong on-time performance, delays are unlikely when flying out of YQY.
Central Sydney to Sydney Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Want a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport? Consider Jacques Cartier Motel. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to YQY.
Arriving at Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
If you're landing on a late Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YYZ:
Pick up a Pearson International Airport rental car and explore Toronto and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Green Motion and Thrifty are popular providers to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Pearson International Airport about three weeks ahead of your departure.
Getting from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to central Toronto
Pearson International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from the centre of Toronto. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
The quietest month for a flight from Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport is February, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Toronto based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book your flight from Sydney Airport to Pearson International Airport for July if you want to visit Toronto during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 14ºC (57ºF) and 28ºC (82ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YQY to YYZ around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Toronto is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 499 kilometres north-east of Toronto, a visit to Montreal will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Mount Royal Park, Montreal Botanical Garden and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal.
Ottawa is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 354 kilometres north-east of Toronto. No trip is complete without visiting Parliament Hill, Rideau Canal and National Gallery of Canada.