Sydney essentials
- Country
- Australia
- Airports
- Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD)
- Cheapest time to fly
- Australia's winter (June to August) is usually cheapest; December and January are the priciest.
- From the airport
- Canadians need an Australian ETA, applied for through the official app. Airport buses avoid the train's station access fee.
- Time difference
- 14 hours ahead of Toronto (can shift by an hour when clocks change)
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians need an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), applied for in the Australian ETA app before travel.
Entry rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada travel advice page before you book.
Cheapest flights to Sydney from Canada
Nonstop flights
- From Vancouver: Air Canada and Qantas
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Sydney: common questions
When is the cheapest time to fly to Sydney from Canada?
Australia's winter (June to August) is usually cheapest; December and January are the priciest.
Which airport do you fly into for Sydney?
Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD). Canadians need an Australian ETA, applied for through the official app. Airport buses avoid the train's station access fee.
Do Canadians need a visa for Australia?
Canadians need an Australian Electronic Travel Authority (ETA), applied for in the Australian ETA app before travel.
Which Canadian cities fly to Sydney?
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