Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Victoria: what you need to know
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is located in Sydney. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Victoria is 19 hours behind Sydney.
Leave enough time to make your SYD to Victoria flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Whether you'd like to visit another city as part of your journey or just take a break, we make it a breeze to find plane tickets from SYD to Victoria with a stopover. To compare your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is a popular connection hub.
Located around 8 kms (5 miles) from the centre of Sydney, SYD can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). Travelling on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes.
Looking for a hotel near SYD? If you're boarding an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
69.62% of flights that take off from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport arrive at their destination on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Victoria
The best price we've found for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria flight is £895. The cheapest price for a return flight is £956. Bear in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from SYD to Victoria if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird deals.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across each month when searching for a Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria ticket.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from SYD to Victoria by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when fares go down.
Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to the centre of Victoria takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kms (17 miles) away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Grab a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Reserving your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from SYD to Victoria can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
After your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria has arrived, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is roughly 2 kms (1.00 mile) from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
You can expect the trip to take about 10 minutes on public transport.
Following your SYD to Victoria flight, kick back at a hotel near YWH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Victoria
Visit Victoria in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria in the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
When booking your Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria plane ticket, think about what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from SYD to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Victoria, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
Craigdarroch Castle and Royal BC Museum are just the start of the popular attractions to add to your Victoria travel itinerary. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Abbotsford is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Victoria. Around 105 kms (65 miles) away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Discovery Trail Dog Park, Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park.
Around 105 kms (65 miles) north-east of Victoria, Coquitlam is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.