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Cheap Flights from Ottawa to Sydney

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Today’s best flight deals from Ottawa to Sydney

Explore current cheapest deals departing from Ottawa to Sydney

September 16 - September 27

Cheapest
Best

YOW - Sydney

$1,604

$1,261

Round trip

August 4 - August 11

Earliest

YOW - Sydney

$1,718

$1,428

Round trip

August 4 - August 7

Earliest

YOW - Sydney

$1,778

$1,428

Round trip

October 17 - October 22

YOW - Sydney

$1,759

$1,444

Round trip

September 12 - October 11

YOW - Sydney

$1,592

$1,444

Round trip

September 12 - October 10

YOW - Sydney

$1,592

$1,444

Round trip

October 17 - October 24

YOW - Sydney

$1,737

$1,444

Round trip

September 6 - September 10

YOW - Sydney

$1,661

$1,444

Round trip

September 6 - September 9

YOW - Sydney

$1,658

$1,444

Round trip

September 19 - October 15

YOW - Sydney

$1,601

$1,449

Round trip

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Insights for flights from Ottawa to Sydney

For travelers planning cheap flights from Ottawa to Sydney, April stands out as the most economical month, with a median fare of $1048. Other favorable months include June, where the median fare is $1162, and May, with a median fare of $1271. These months offer the lowest median prices for this long-haul route.
Fares for flights from Ottawa to Sydney typically range from $1068–$2564, with a median price of $1497. Right now, current fares are significantly above the typical level, indicating a less opportune time for booking. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, suggesting that finding exceptional value on this route can be challenging. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so setting up a price alert could be beneficial.
When flying from Ottawa to Sydney, most itineraries connect at least once, as 0% of recent fares were for direct flights from Ottawa to Sydney. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 3. This means you should expect multiple stops on your journey.
A typical journey from Ottawa to Sydney takes approximately 49h 25m, including connections. This extended duration reflects the significant distance and the necessity of multiple stopovers for this long-haul route. Planning for a substantial travel time is essential given the typical number of connections involved.

How much is a round trip from Ottawa to Sydney

Regular price: $1,399 - $2,367

Prices for flights from Ottawa to Sydney are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $1399 and $2367. The current lowest deal is $1261 with WestJet, for travel from September 16 to September 27.

now $1,261

Low $1,399

High $2,367

The cheapest time to fly from Ottawa to Sydney

The cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Sydney is April, with a median price of $1048. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $3410. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

April

Cheapest

Flights from $1,048

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $3,410

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Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
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Direct flights from Ottawa to Sydney

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Last-minute flights going from Ottawa to Sydney

Wed, Jun 17

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Sydney

Air New Zealand

Ottawa (YOW) - Sydney (SYD)

Air New Zealand

$1,726

$1,920

One-way

Thu, Jun 18

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Sydney

Air Canada

Ottawa (YOW) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Canada

$1,693

$2,651

One-way

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Sydney

Air Canada

Ottawa (YOW) - Sydney (SYD)

Air Canada

$1,724

$2,308

One-way

Thu, Jul 2

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Sydney

Porter Airlines

Ottawa (YOW) - Sydney (SYD)

Porter Airlines

$1,597

$1,681

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Sydney

Porter Airlines

Ottawa (YOW) - Sydney (SYD)

Porter Airlines

$1,557

$1,660

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

YOW - Sydney

Porter Airlines

Ottawa (YOW) - Sydney (SYD)

Porter Airlines

$1,589

$1,611

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Ottawa to Sydney

3 nights

Aug 4 - Aug 7

$1,778  →  $1,428

20%

11 nights

Sep 16 - Sep 27

$1,604  →  $1,261

21%

5 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 22

$1,759  →  $1,444

18%

7 nights

Oct 17 - Oct 24

$1,737  →  $1,444

17%

Popular Airports to fly from Ottawa to Sydney

Ottawa - Sydney route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Ottawa to Sydney are below the typical level, with deals around $1261.

📅 Best time to fly

April is historically the cheapest month

Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Ottawa to Sydney, with a median price of $1048.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights take 49h 25m

Flights from Ottawa to Sydney typically involve 3 stopovers, with a median flight time of 49h 25m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

No direct flights available

There are no direct flights available on this route. Consider connecting flights for your journey.

🏆 Airline highlight

WestJet offers deals via connections

WestJet historically offers connecting flight deals from Ottawa to Sydney, with 32 deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently

Deals for flights from Ottawa to Sydney appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.

Ottawa main airports to depart from

Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International (YOW)

Cheapest

Departing from Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International offers a convenient option for your journey to Sydney.

📍 ~10 km from Ottawa city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1261

Sydney main airports to arrive at

Sydney (SYD)

Cheapest

Sydney Airport is the primary international gateway to Sydney, offering direct access to the city.

📍 ~8 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1261

Airports nearby Sydney used as alternative

Canberra (CBR)

Cheapest

Canberra Airport is a major hub with excellent road and rail connectivity to Sydney.

📍 ~240 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1258

Newcastle (NTL)

Newcastle Airport is a significant regional option, easily accessible from Northern Sydney.

📍 ~135 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1654

Coffs Harbour (CFS)

Coffs Harbour Airport is a well-established regional choice with multiple airline carriers.

📍 ~400 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1876

Port Macquarie (PQQ)

Port Macquarie Airport offers reliable regional connectivity with multiple daily flights.

📍 ~340 km from Sydney (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1836

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Sydney

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Best Elite deals to Sydney

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From YOW

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Sep 01

Sydney, Australia

89% AI deal score

$9,806

$7,408

Save $2,398

From YOW

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Nov 22

Sydney, Australia

87% AI deal score

$10,011

$7,247

Save $2,764

From YOW

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Dec 03

Sydney, Australia

87% AI deal score

$10,347

$7,856

Save $2,491

From YOW

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Aug 19

Sydney, Australia

84% AI deal score

$10,205

$7,778

Save $2,427

From YOW

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Aug 14

Sydney, Australia

83% AI deal score

$10,049

$8,147

Save $1,902

From YOW

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Aug 08

Sydney, Australia

83% AI deal score

$10,010

$8,147

Save $1,863

From YOW

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Jul 20

Sydney, Australia

82% AI deal score

$10,227

$8,512

Save $1,715

From YOW

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Nov 24

Sydney, Australia

82% AI deal score

$3,121

$2,833

Save $288

From YOW

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Nov 24

Sydney, Australia

82% AI deal score

$3,121

$2,833

Save $288

From YOW

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Jul 12

Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$10,161

$7,586

Save $2,575

From YOW

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Aug 02

Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$10,134

$8,402

Save $1,732

From YOW

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Aug 02

Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$10,156

$8,402

Save $1,754

From YOW

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Aug 07

Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$10,199

$8,427

Save $1,772

From YOW

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Nov 01

Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$9,917

$8,477

Save $1,440

From YOW

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Aug 12

Sydney, Australia

81% AI deal score

$10,047

$8,563

Save $1,484

From YOW

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Aug 02

Sydney, Australia

80% AI deal score

$10,111

$8,680

Save $1,431

From YOW

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Aug 02

Sydney, Australia

80% AI deal score

$10,035

$8,691

Save $1,344

From YOW

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Aug 07

Sydney, Australia

80% AI deal score

$10,098

$8,705

Save $1,393

From YOW

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Aug 07

Sydney, Australia

80% AI deal score

$10,095

$8,716

Save $1,379

From YOW

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Aug 12

Sydney, Australia

80% AI deal score

$10,196

$8,733

Save $1,463

From YOW

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Sep 19

Sydney, Australia

80% AI deal score

$10,171

$8,941

Save $1,230

From YOW

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Sep 19

Sydney, Australia

80% AI deal score

$10,202

$8,961

Save $1,241

From YOW

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Jul 09

Sydney, Australia

78% AI deal score

$10,266

$9,726

Save $540

From YOW

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Sep 19

Sydney, Australia

77% AI deal score

$3,924

From YOW

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Sep 19

Sydney, Australia

77% AI deal score

$3,955

From YOW

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Sep 20

Sydney, Australia

77% AI deal score

$3,955

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Sep 20

Sydney, Australia

77% AI deal score

$3,957

From YOW

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Jul 01

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,729

From YOW

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Jul 08

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,827

From YOW

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Jul 01

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,827

From YOW

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Jul 01

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,835

From YOW

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Jul 08

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,835

From YOW

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Jul 08

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,837

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Jul 09

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,906

From YOW

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Jul 09

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,914

From YOW

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Jul 09

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$3,917

From YOW

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Aug 10

Sydney, Australia

75% AI deal score

$4,051

From YOW

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Sep 17

Sydney, Australia

72% AI deal score

$6,070

From YOW

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Aug 23

Sydney, Australia

71% AI deal score

$7,119

From YOW

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Aug 03

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$19,812

From YOW

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Jul 09

Sydney, Australia

69% AI deal score

$8,148

From YOW

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Aug 10

Sydney, Australia

68% AI deal score

$10,459

From YOW

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Jul 13

Sydney, Australia

68% AI deal score

$11,019

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Sydney

Finding affordable flights often involves comparing prices across various platforms. Consider being flexible with your travel dates and looking into different airlines. Sometimes, setting up price alerts can also help you catch good deals as they appear.

Booking in advance can sometimes secure better prices, especially for long-haul routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring trends may be beneficial. There isn't a single best time, but planning ahead usually offers more options.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes reveal more economical flight options. While it might add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare could be significant. It's often worth checking if alternative departure or arrival points offer better deals.

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