Sydney to Toronto (YQY–YYZ) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
YQY–YYZ is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 971 miles in approximately 2h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 319, 7M8 | 2h53-2h55 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Toronto from Sydney
| Metric | YQY→YYZ | YYG→YYZ | YHZ→YYZ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from YQY | – | 147 mi | 189 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 5 | 41 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 48 | 517 |
| Flight time | 2h 54m | 2h 4m | 2h 4m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
YQY: ADT · YYZ: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sydney, it's 5:00 PM in Toronto.
UP Express from T1 to Union Station runs every 15 minutes (25 min, CAD $12.35). The station is inside T1; take the LINK train from T3 arrivals first (free, 3 min). Taxis to downtown use a meter; expect CAD $55–75.Ride-hail (Uber, Lyft) picks up at the designated Ground Transportation area; follow signs. TTC buses run to the Kipling and Bloor–Yonge subway stations (CAD $3.30) for a longer but cheaper option. Car rental agencies are at T1 and accessible from T3 via the LINK train.
Humid continental climate. Winters are harsh (−10 to −1°C, December–March) with significant snowfall. Pearson closes runways for plowing and de-icing regularly, causing wave delays. Ice storms (freezing rain) are more disruptive than snowfall and can halt operations for hours. Buffalo-effect lake-effect snow can bring heavy accumulations with little warning.
Summers are warm and humid (22–30°C) with afternoon thunderstorms that delay departures July–August. Spring and fall are pleasant but unpredictable. YYZ connections in winter require significant schedule buffer. It is Canada's most weather-disrupted major hub.
YQY–YYZ Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YQY to YYZ
Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) and Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
YQY to YYZ Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YQY to YYZ is about 2 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 971 miles (1,562 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Halifax / Stanfield and Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Charlottetown (YYG) and Halifax (YHZ).