Flying from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) begins with finding the best airport to jet off from. Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) are your main options in Toronto.
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Toronto. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Toronto to SYD.
Peak travel periods mean busier airports, so aim to get there even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for international journeys to stick to your schedule.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
YYZ is around 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 50 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Pearson International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
63.97% of flights that leave from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on time.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
YTZ is about 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 40 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to SYD flight:
62.09% of flights leaving Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
YKF is around 105 kilometres from central Toronto. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 15 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, you can expect a journey of around 4 hours 5 minutes.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Region of Waterloo International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down without delays. At YKF, that rate is 63.64%.
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near SYD and give yourself a well-earned lights-out:
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Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Central Sydney is around 18 kilometres from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for heading into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is R 9,007. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 18,364. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Toronto to SYD if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). July is the most popular month to visit Sydney. If crowds aren't your thing, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Sydney is January, with temperatures ranging between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your Toronto to SYD plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
July sees temperatures of between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
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All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Sydney Harbour, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Sydney Harbour are essential stops on your Sydney itinerary.
Explore more of Australia
You've visited Sydney, now it's time to discover other corners of Australia. Travel around 241 kilometres south-west to Canberra to tick off its must-visit sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and National Portrait Gallery, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
Around 129 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another favourite stop in Australia. Start your sightseeing at Merewether Beach, Bathers Way Coastal Walk and Nobbys Beach.