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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Sydney to Vancouver International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Vancouver.$972 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Jul, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Fri, 25 Jul, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $972, select.
Vancouver.$987 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Jun, returning Tue, 17 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Thu, 12 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 17 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $987, select.
Vancouver.$1,002 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Sat, 23 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Sat, 23 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,002, select.
Vancouver.$1,038 per passenger.Departing Mon, 9 Jun, returning Tue, 19 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Mon, 9 Jun, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 19 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,038, select.
Vancouver.$1,044 per passenger.Departing Wed, 6 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Wed, 6 Aug, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,044, select.
Vancouver.$1,060 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Wed, 11 Jun.Return flight with Jetstar and Air Canada.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with Air Canada, departs from Vancouver International on Wed, 11 Jun, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,060, select.
Vancouver.$1,119 per passenger.Departing Mon, 12 May, returning Tue, 12 Aug.Return flight with Jetstar and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Mon, 12 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,119, select.
Vancouver.$1,123 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 May, returning Tue, 2 Sep.Return flight with Jetstar and WestJet.Outbound indirect flight with Jetstar, departs from Sydney on Mon, 26 May, arriving in Vancouver International.Inbound indirect flight with WestJet, departs from Vancouver International on Tue, 2 Sep, arriving in Sydney.Price includes taxes and charges.From $1,123, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Sydney to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in June.
Apr
from $1,647
May
from $1,135
Jun
from $987
Jul
from $1,292
Aug
from $1,002
Sep
from $1,201
Oct
from $1,287
Nov
from $1,299
Dec
from $1,340
Jan
from $1,453
Feb
from $1,342
Mar
from $1,359

Direct flights from Sydney to Vancouver International

Sydney to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sydney to Vancouver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vancouver International.

Sydney to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$972
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time14 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
Average flights per week35

Finding cheap flights from Sydney to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sydney to Vancouver International is $972. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
14 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Sydney to Vancouver International.
Air New Zealand, Air Canada and Virgin Australia fly direct from Sydney to Vancouver International.
As of April 2025, there are 35 flights per week flying from Sydney to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Vancouver International is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sydney Airport to Vancouver International Airport on Friday, 25 July 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 14 hours and 20 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Jetstar and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver International.

Flying from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 14 hours 20 minutes.

  • The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 18 hours behind Sydney.

  • Choose from 14 weekly Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 09:20 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. Qantas operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.

  • Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your SYD to YVR flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like April. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

  • Air Canada is your ticket to exploring Vancouver (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this airline.

  • Most passengers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.

  • Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that offers SYD to YVR flights.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between SYD and YVR:

    • Brisbane Airport

    • San Francisco International Airport

    • Auckland Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is $443. A round-trip fare is currently $972. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.

  • Get cheap tickets from SYD to YVR by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.

  • September is the cheapest month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares across every month.

  • You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from SYD to YVR.

  • Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport.

Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)

  • 69.62% of flights taking off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Central Sydney to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is approximately 18 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.

  • The journey when using public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.

When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).

  • December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from SYD to YVR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of Canada

  • Vancouver has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.

  • Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.

Plan the rest of your trip from Sydney to Vancouver

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