Cheap flights from Sydney (SYD) to Victoria (YYJ)

Sydney to Victoria takes you to British Columbia's laid-back provincial capital on Vancouver Island: Victorian-era architecture, the famous Butchart Gardens, and a whale-watching and Pacific-coast scene that feels a world away from mainland Vancouver's bigger-city pace, all within a short ferry or float-plane hop of the mainland.

Which airlines fly direct from Sydney to Victoria?

There's no nonstop flight. Air Canada operates the standard routing: a long-haul flight from Sydney into Vancouver International Airport (YVR), followed by a short domestic connection on to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), with Qantas also offering the Sydney-Vancouver sector on some dates through its own service and codeshare arrangements.

Flight time from Sydney to Victoria?

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Average price of flights between Sydney and Victoria

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Cheapest time to fly to Victoria

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Where is the airport in Victoria?

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) sits about 26km north of downtown Victoria. Airport shuttle buses and taxis both run into the city in around 30-40 minutes, and there's no train link, so it's worth booking transport ahead if you're arriving with luggage and jet lag.

Visa and passport requirements for Australians flying to Victoria

Australians don't need a full visa for short tourist or business visits to Canada, but do need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) before flying, which is a quick online application linked to your passport. It's separate from, and much simpler than, a traditional visa, but it's mandatory, so sort it out before you book rather than assuming visa-free entry covers you.

Time difference between Sydney and Victoria

Victoria is typically 17 hours behind Sydney during the Australian summer (when Sydney is on daylight savings and Victoria isn't yet on its own summer time) and 16 hours behind during the Australian winter, though the exact gap shifts slightly depending on when each hemisphere's clocks change.

Our tips for getting the best price on flights

• Book 2-4 months ahead for the best long-haul fares to Vancouver.
• Fly shoulder season (spring or early autumn) to avoid the North American summer premium.
• Check through-fares to Victoria rather than booking Sydney-Vancouver and Vancouver-Victoria separately, since bundled fares are usually cheaper and better protected.
• Set a Price Alert on Traveloka to track this route.

Why trust Traveloka with your flight booking?

• Compare Air Canada and Qantas options side by side in AUD.
• Book the full Sydney-Victoria itinerary in one transaction, avoiding separate-ticket connection risk.
• Easy Reschedule if your Vancouver Island plans shift.
• 24/7 customer support across a genuinely long journey.

Once your flights are sorted, Traveloka can also help with accommodation for the Vancouver stopover as well as your time on Vancouver Island.