Exciting airfare to Sydney!
According to Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, you can find fares starting at $781 (Basic Economy). By checking the same dates with Air Canada, the price drops to $737 (Basic Economy) or $899 (Regular Economy).
Air Canada’s $899 fare includes a regular economy ticket that comes with one checked luggage and a standard carry-on bag.
Additionally, Air Canada offers a $737 fare as a Basic Economy/Economy Light option. Be aware that these Basic Economy/Economy Light fares:
- DO NOT allow for advance seat assignments
- DO NOT include checked bags—fees are $75 each way for the first bag and $100 each way for the second
- DO NOT permit any changes
- DO NOT allow for cancellations—if canceled after the 24-hour risk-free period, the Basic Economy ticket will lose its value for future purchases
- Many online travel agencies inaccurately label these fares as BASIC ECONOMY when booking with Air Canada
Please ensure you acquire an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Australia. Beware of fraudulent websites selling ETAs for over the official price of $20 AUD, which is available directly from the Australian Government.
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Sydney, Australia – Photo: Bernard Spragg. NZ via Flickr, used under Creative Commons License (By 2.0)
Sample Travel Dates:
- This is just ONE SAMPLE travel date; for additional availability, please refer to the “Fare Availability” and “How to Search for Availability” sections below.
Fare Availability:
- Valid for travel in February. Availability is limited and requires a purchase at least 14 days prior to departure.
- Please note: while this fare is accurate at the time of posting, if this post is more than two days old, the fare may no longer be available.
How to Search for Availability:
- This section is solely for checking availability. To purchase your tickets, proceed to the “How to Buy” section of this post.
- When searching on the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software, your input should look like the example below:

- You cannot purchase tickets directly through the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software. To buy, follow the instructions in the “How to Buy” section below.
Fare Class:
Routing:
- SFO – YVR (Vancouver) – SYD (Sydney) – YVR – SFO
Stopover:
Mileage:
Air Canada, a member of the Star Alliance and partner of United, offers the following mileage earnings:
- Miles Flown: 17,128 miles, yielding 4.3 cents per mile (Basic Economy) / 5.2 cents per mile (Regular Economy)
- Redeemable Miles: 8,564 miles
How to Buy:
- Book directly on Air Canada using the dates found on the Matrix Airfare Search by ITA Software.

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- Currency: Australian Dollar (AUD). $1 USD = 1.59 AUD.
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