Toronto to Sydney (YYZ–YQY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

YYZ Airport Page →
971 mi airlines charter/private 14/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 4 flights Verified 47m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
✓
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AC1918
AC Air Canada
319
9:15 PM
EDT T1 Red-eye
12:45 AM+1
ADT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AC1178
AC Air Canada
7M8
9:35 PM
EDT TT1 Red-eye
1:05 AM+1
ADT
2h 30m
47%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AC1177
AC Air Canada
320
5:05 AM
ADT
6:48 AM
EDT
2h 43m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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AC1917
AC Air Canada
7M8
5:05 AM
ADT
6:48 AM
EDT
2h 43m
—
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 2 hubs
YUL Montréal 4h 4m ACADAF → AC Montréal (YUL) to Sydney flights
YHZ Halifax ~4h 26m ACASPAV → PB Halifax (YHZ) to Sydney flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Toronto to Sydney
2 carriers, 14 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 971 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead

YYZ–YQY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and Flair Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 971 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps YYZ Routes YQY Routes YYZ Live Flights YQY Live Flights YYZ Delays YQY Delays
All flights from Sydney (YQY) Sydney to Toronto flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop YYZ–YQY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 14 319, 7M8 2h30 68% Star Alliance –
F8 Flair Airlines 0 – – 68% – –
Aircraft on this route
319 Airbus A319 – AC
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (14 flights/wk, 100%)
Unaffiliated: F8 (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, YYZ to YQY direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for YYZ to YQY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~4h
Longest
YUL ~4h 4m YHZ ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
124
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
YYZ → YQY
68%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
68%
Arriving
100%
Return
YQY → YYZ
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
86%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YYZ delays → YQY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Toronto.
YYZ: EDT · YQY: ADT

When it's 6:00 PM in Toronto, it's 7:00 PM in Sydney.
Distance & Flight Time
971 mi / 1,562 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m gate to gate.
Getting to YYZ

The UP Express train runs from Union Station (downtown Toronto) to Terminal 1 in 25 minutes (CAD $12.35). Trains depart every 15 minutes during peak hours, every 30 minutes off-peak and overnight. Highway 427 and the 401 are heavily congested during rush hours.

Taxis and ride-hail from downtown cost CAD $50–70 and take 25–60 minutes depending on traffic. MiWay and Brampton Transit buses serve the airport from the western suburbs. Long-term parking is available in the Viscount Road lots with free shuttle service.

Facts

YYZ–YQY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Toronto to Sydney route.
Route details
Distance971 mi / 1,562 km
Flight time2h 30m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: YYZ
Full nameToronto Pearson International Airport
IATA / ICAOYYZ / CYYZ
TimezoneAmerica/Toronto
Passengers/yr46.8M
Elevation569 ft / 173 m
Destination: YQY
Full nameSydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport
IATA / ICAOYQY / CYQY
TimezoneAmerica/Glace_Bay
Elevation203 ft / 62 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about YYZ to YQY flights.
Nonstop flights from Toronto Pearson International Airport to Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport take about 2h 30m gate to gate. The route covers 971 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from YYZ to YQY: Air Canada and Flair Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YQY and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sydney is 1 hour ahead of Toronto.
Yes, return flights from YQY to YYZ are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from YYZ to YQY

Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) and Sydney / J.A. Douglas McCurdy Airport (YQY) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and Flair Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

YYZ to YQY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from YYZ to YQY is about 2 hours 30 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 Montreal / Pierre Elliott Trudeau. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.