Travelling from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when planning your flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). Explore your options for flying out of Pearson International Airport (YYZ), Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ) and Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF).
The timezone in Sydney is UTC+11, which is 15 hours ahead of Toronto. Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from Toronto to SYD. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes approximately 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Pearson International Airport:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to freshen up with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, browse these options when leaving from Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
YTZ is around 3 kilometres from central Toronto. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 39 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Toronto to SYD, take it easy in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
About Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Reserve a hotel near SYD if you have a late flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is around 21 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 27 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
For a one-way ticket from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, R 6,818 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just R 18,197. These are currently the lowest fares and may vary based on availability.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from Toronto to SYD. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the departure date.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head for Sydney in April when it's quieter.
Before locking in your flight from Toronto to SYD, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Sydney, with the temperature ranging from 17ºC to 32ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 5ºC and 19ºC. Look for cheap flights from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Sydney
Once you've booked your flight from Toronto to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Sydney:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Sydney Opera House, Sydney Harbour Bridge and Bondi Beach are must-do's during your Sydney adventure.
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