Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD): what you need to know
Sydney is 17 hours ahead of Calgary and is in the UTC+11 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YYC to SYD flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
At the moment, 299 € is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 650 €. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.
It's a good idea to book as early as possible if you want to find cheap tickets from YYC to SYD. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
Getting cheap flights from Calgary International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is easier if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to Calgary International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 65.39% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Calgary International Airport is about 16 kilometres from central Calgary. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
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Arriving at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
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To get the lowest price, book your ride from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport about two weeks before you set off.
Getting from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to central Sydney
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is roughly 18 kilometres from the centre of Sydney. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
April is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Sydney in April.
Book your flight from Calgary International Airport to Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport for January if you'd like to visit Sydney during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 17ºC (63ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YYC to SYD in July if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 5ºC (41ºF) and 19ºC (66ºF) on average.
Explore more of Australia
Sydney has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Australia just waiting to be explored. Around 241 kilometres south-west of Sydney, a trip to Canberra will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Australian War Memorial, National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House.
Around 121 kilometres north-east of Sydney, Newcastle is another essential stop in Australia. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Newcastle Beach, Nobbys Beach and Merewether Beach.