Travelling from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC): what you need to know
The timezone in Calgary is UTC-6, which is 17 hours behind Sydney.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport on time to board your SYD to YYC flight.
Flying during a peak month such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calgary International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SYD and YYC:
Vancouver International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD) to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
230 € is the best price for a one-way Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Return flights start at 621 €. These fares can change depending on availability.
It's often best to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from SYD to YYC. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for a flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calgary International Airport.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from SYD to YYC.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calgary International Airport.
Handy information about Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport, 69.62% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport is around 18 kilometres from central Sydney. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near SYD? If you've booked an early flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calgary International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Reserve a hotel close to YYC if you're on a late Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calgary International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Calgary International Airport rental car and discover Calgary and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride from Calgary International Airport about four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to central Calgary
You'll find YYC at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
From Calgary International Airport, Calgary is approximately 16 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes roughly 1 hour when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Calgary International Airport (YYC)
July is the most popular month for flights from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calgary International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Calgary in February.
Lock in your flight from Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport to Calgary International Airport for August if you want to visit Calgary during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SYD to YYC in December. Temperatures average between -18ºC (0ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Calgary, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres north to Edmonton to check off its top attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 402 kilometres west of Calgary, Kelowna is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and BC Wine Museum & VQA Wine Shop.