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C$ 997 Find Cheap Flights from Sydney to Vancouver

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Cheapest round-trip
C$ 1,309
Typical prices: C$ 2,065-C$ 1,431
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Sun 7/6Sun 14/6
SYD - YVR • 3 stops
Cheapest direct flights
C$ 2,060
Typical prices: C$ 2,238-C$ 1,659
WestJet
Thu 18/6Thu 2/7
SYD - YVR • Direct
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Air Canada offers Wi-Fi on select flights to YVR.
Prepare for customs at Vancouver Intl even on layovers.
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Cheapest • Avg C$ 1,431 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sydney to Vancouver (SYD-YVR)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sydney to Vancouver that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sydney to Vancouver

Sun, 7 Jun - Sun, 14 Jun
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6:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
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35h 15m
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46h 25m
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C$ 1,309Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Mon, 10 Aug
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28h 00m
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36h 50m
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C$ 1,318Multiple Airlines
Wed, 22 Jul - Wed, 29 Jul
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28h 00m
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43h 55m
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C$ 1,319Multiple Airlines
Thu, 23 Jul - Sun, 9 Aug
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YVR
28h 00m
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37h 50m
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C$ 1,322Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Thu, 13 Aug
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28h 00m
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33h 35m
3 stops
C$ 1,325Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
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6:00 a.m. - 12:15 a.m.
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YVR
35h 15m
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7:30 a.m. - 11:50 a.m.
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35h 20m
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C$ 1,328Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
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35h 20m
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C$ 1,330Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
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35h 15m
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36h 05m
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C$ 1,332Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
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1:15 p.m. - 12:15 a.m.
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YVR
28h 00m
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44h 50m
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C$ 1,333Multiple Airlines
Tue, 21 Jul - Tue, 11 Aug
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28h 00m
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SYD
34h 30m
2 stops
C$ 1,336Multiple Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sydney to Vancouver flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sydney to Vancouver to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sydney to Vancouver?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Sydney to Vancouver, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Wednesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Sydney, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport is March, where tickets cost C$ 1,433 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is C$ 2,312 and C$ 1,849 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at C$ 1,677 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 3 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Sydney to Vancouver

 
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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Expert on Qantas Airways

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Lucas Aykroyd is an award-winning travel writer based in Vancouver (YVR). His favorite adventures include tracking polar bears in Nunavut and rafting over a waterfall in New Zealand. Lucas has written for the in-flight magazines of Delta, SAS, and Porter Airlines. He is also a National Geographic and Toronto Star contributor.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flightC$ 997
Best time to beat the crowds (13% less expensive on average)
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Flights from Sydney to Vancouver: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Sydney to Vancouver 
AndrewFlew with Air Canada
SYD
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YVR
Nov 2024
I wish I had known that I would have to go thru customs in Vancouver even though I was scheduled from Australia thru Canada (Vancouver thru Montreal) and on to USA. We did not leave the airport in Canada because there was not enough time between flights. Our checked baggage did not have to go thru customs in Canada...only us. If I had known of this great inconvenience I would have booked a flight direct to USA.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
SYD
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YVR
Jan 2024
Be prepared for the long haul flight. Try to book your tickets early and choose no more than 1 stop flight. I had 2 stop flight and it drained me out.
Verified travelerFlew with Air Canada
SYD
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YVR
Dec 2023
Check your connecting flight and make sure the process to get there and what do do with your luggage is explained to you.

FAQs for booking Sydney to Vancouver flights

  • Can I fly from Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) to Vancouver Airport (YVR) directly?

    You can fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Vancouver International. There are direct flights by Air Canada and Qantas Airways. There are also flights with one stop from Qantas, Air Canada, Virgin Australia, United, and Air New Zealand.

  • Which terminals are best to fly into at Vancouver Airport (YVR) for connecting flights?

    Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is served by three terminals: the International, Domestic, and South. The former two terminals are collectively referred to as ‘The Main Terminal’, and are connected pre- and post-security enabling easy access between the two for connecting flights. Most flights from the airport operate from The Main Terminal. The South Terminal is part of the original, pre-1968 terminal that is still in use but is limited to regional airlines that mostly travel within British Columbia, including Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines.

  • Are there any onsite hotels at Vancouver Airport (YVR)?

    There are several hotels at Vancouver Airport (YVR) that can fit all budgets. These include the Radisson, the Fairmont, La Quinta Inn, Accent Inns, Holiday Inn, Travelodge, and The Westin.

  • Are there any special attractions at Sydney Airport (SYD)?

    Sydney Airport (SYD) has a shopping complex and an array of restaurants to suit a range of tastes. The airport’s long list of shops include Lonely Planet for the wanderlust traveller, Mimco for the accessory conscious, Guardian chemist for those pre-flight and vacation essentials, Kikki.K for those all-important, last minute Scandinavian gifts and stationary with an Aussie style, and Beach Culture for those vital beach items; just a small selection of what’s on offer, the airport has a good mix of shops for travellers.

  • What are the best transportation routes from Vancouver Airport (YVR)?

    Vancouver Airport (YVR) is just 12 km away from downtown Vancouver (YVR) and there are several options to travel between the two locations, including car hires, limousine, taxi, and public transit. Public transit is served by the SkyTrain, which leaves every 7min from the airport to downtown Vancouver and Richmond and has 16 stops. You can easily rent a car and most international rental companies have a desk at the airport. The airport is also a base for many licensed taxis, you can use the taxi stands at Level 2 and travel to your hotel. The airport also has a licensed car service/limousine company where no booking is required.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport was C$ 997 for a one-way ticket and C$ 1,309 for a round-trip.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sydney to Vancouver?

    American Airlines, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sydney to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sydney to Vancouver?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sydney to Vancouver flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sydney to Vancouver?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sydney and Vancouver, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sydney to Vancouver?

    There are direct flights from Sydney to Vancouver on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sydney to Vancouver, ANA or Virgin Australia?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sydney to Vancouver are ANA and Virgin Australia. With an average price for the route of C$ 1,632 and an overall rating of 8.4, ANA is the most popular choice. Virgin Australia is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of C$ 2,257 and an overall rating of 7.6.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sydney to Vancouver?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sydney to Vancouver.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sydney to Vancouver?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Vancouver from Sydney is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sydney to Vancouver?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Vancouver with an airline and back to Sydney with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sydney to Vancouver?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Vancouver from Sydney up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sydney to Vancouver Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for C$ 1,307 or less one-way and C$ 1,850 or less round-trip.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith (SYD) is the main airport serving Sydney and the surrounding areas. The airport has three passenger terminals serving international and domestic destinations.
  • Due to the International Terminal (Terminal 1) being separate from the two Domestic Terminals, connecting passengers at Sydney Airport should allow for longer transfer times between terminals.
  • There are several lounges at Sydney Airport. In Terminal 1, passengers can benefit from the eight lounges available, depending on which airline they have chosen. There are lounges for Emirates, SkyTeam, Singapore Airlines, Air New Zealand, American Express, Etihad Airways, and two lounges for Qantas.
  • Terminal 2 of the Sydney Airport is situated in the northeastern area of the airport and serves 5 airlines—Regional Express Airlines, Virgin Australia, FlyPelican, Tigerair Australia, and Jetstar, and the former 2 airlines have airport lounges. Terminal 3 services Qantas Airways exclusively and has an airport lounge for Qantas Club members, as well as two additional lounges, the Chairman’s lounge and the Business Class lounge.
  • Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the main international airport that serves Vancouver and is located around 12 km away from downtown Vancouver. As the second busiest airport in Canada, the Vancouver airport has three terminals—Domestic, International, and the South Terminal. The former two terminals are joined and are collectively referred to as ‘The Main Terminal’.
  • The South Terminal of Vancouver Airport is known as ‘Airport South’ and caters to regional airlines that predominantly fly within British Columbia, including Central Mountain Air and Pacific Coastal Airlines. If you're travelling onwards from Vancouver, consider the transfer time within terminals when booking connections.

Prefer to fly direct from Sydney to Vancouver?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith to Vancouver Intl.
Find which airlines fly direct from Sydney Kingsford Smith Airport to Vancouver Intl Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Sydney Kingsford Smith to Vancouver Intl

Monday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Direct returns

Vancouver Intl to Sydney Kingsford Smith

Monday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Tuesday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Wednesday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Thursday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Friday

Air Canada

Air Canada

Saturday

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Air Canada,Qantas Airways

Sunday

Air Canada

Air Canada

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines flying from Sydney to Vancouver

 
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ANAOverall score based on 1200 reviews
8.5Boarding
8.0Entertainment
7.7Food
8.2Comfort
8.7Crew
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The check-in started 3 minutes early; there were people lining up a half hour before. I was third, and I got checked in and passes in hand for my connection as well; I walked away from the desk one minute before it was even supposed to be open. Amazing. That said, the food on the first leg of my trip was not good, and I didn’t finish it. Second leg, it was tasty. You get a cup of Häagen-Dazs after dinner. The staff were polite and helpful. Will use again.

8.0 ExcellentChris, Apr 2026
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The check-in started 3 minutes early; there were people lining up a half hour before. I was third, and I got checked in and passes in hand for my connection as well; I walked away from the desk one minute before it was even supposed to be open. Amazing. That said, the food on the first leg of my trip was not good, and I didn’t finish it. Second leg, it was tasty. You get a cup of Häagen-Dazs after dinner. The staff were polite and helpful. Will use again.

Crew was fantastic. Seats were not completely lay flat but still comfortable to watch a show. International food was lobster which was very big but a little tough. The scallop appetizer was delicious. Loved the individual air conditioning vent at each seat. Flight overall was very smooth and very good.

I loved everything about my experience!!! The staff were absolutely incredible. I can not wait to fly again with them.

The staff is amazing, I cannot stress that enough! The food is really good and snacks at stations to take for yourselves. Economy seating is fine, not the most comfortable, but our friends in Premium Economy said they were very comfortable! Decent entertainment options, but being built in, you have to use their cheap headsets unless you have your own plug in ones. I only have Bluetooth earbuds.

Their was $200 charge for 2nd luggage, airplane very new and flight smooth. Flight time seem faster then Asian stoping Korea then china.

Excellent crew, food and comfort from LA to Narita. Flight from Narita to Manila was just okay, Food and comfort needs to improve. The business class was not comfortable.

My connecting flight from CTS to Narita was late and I missed my connection. A very nice agent met me when I deplaned and ensured that I caught the next flight back to SFO. Fantastic customer service :)

Cabin Crew was excellent. They took care of everything requested. Flight was good

I always take ANA because of the great service and overall experience.

Entertainment and food is best. I love to use ana for a lots japanese movies…. Food was best

There were no food or entertainment on this short flight. Friendly staff even before getting on the flight. The seats were snug but it was quick flight

Good flight. On time. No problems. Plane was clean. Service was as you would expect. However nothing special, just a good flight.

Very friendly staff. No food service and no entertainment. Only 1hr 20min flight

High fees for excess checked baggage and somehow ridiculous rules for carry on bags.

Flight was late, food and drink an extra charge, my carry on is five rows behind me, and the seats are too narrow. Don’t ask me to be happy about it

I bought flights in August and there wasn’t a flight in the system

Our 6.30am flight was boarded then cancelled to fly at 10.55am . We were flying to Brisbane to attend a funeral at 12 noon an hour away . This means missing the funeral due to unreliability of Virgin . Unimpressed !!

It was with Link Airways and the Saab 340 jet was noisy and little comfort.

They didn’t sent my luggage I got it 24 hours later

Plane was late and they wouldn’t check our bags through to Tokyo

Loved the food and beverages available, spacious economy class, excellent entertainment

Very good overall. Highly recommend for all flying to Australia

Helpful staff when I felt unwell. Qantas need to have an audio/music channel so you can listen to various music/.artists

We had bulkhead seats in a A380 in the upper deck in seats 31 D and E. Storage was very limited other than in overhead bin - which is not within reach when in seat. Yet paying same price as others in premium economy who have a lot more storage within arm’s reach. Seems very unfair.

Good check in and helpful staff. Delayed for 1 hour. Took about 45 Mins to get baggage’s at DFW . Food was average ( Hindu meal ) . Overall it was good experience

My experience was great overall. Tanya was particularly friendly and helpful the entire trip. I was very pleased with her customer service skills. The plane was an older aircraft but the entire way was comfortable with barely any turbulence at all. Qantas should speed up its fleet renovation. Totally recommend using this airline.

When I originally booked this flight, I was expecting to travel on Qantas. When the itinerary changed and the long-haul segment was operated by American Airlines, we were disappointed but remained open-minded. Unfortunately, the overall service experience fell far short of expectations. This was a long-haul international flight. Getting up periodically to use the restroom or stretch is inevitable, especially on flights of this duration. However, each time we stood up, we felt as though we were inconveniencing the crew. The tone and body language often suggested that we were in the way or disrupting something simply by moving about the cabin. As a result, I avoided getting up as often as I needed to and was physically very sore upon arrival. Meal service was similarly impersonal. The options were presented in single words “beef or veggie,” “pasta or beef” without any description of what was actually being served. There was little engagement or courtesy beyond that. Even simple expressions of gratitude were often not acknowledged. I am accustomed to no-frills travel and do not expect luxury. What was disappointing was not the absence of extras, but the absence of basic warmth and professionalism. On a long-haul international flight, small moments of courtesy and humanity make a significant difference. In this case, the experience felt transactional and dismissive rather than welcoming. I hope this feedback is taken constructively, as there is a meaningful difference between efficient service and indifferent service.

Qantas is always subpar beyond comfy chairs for a domestic flight

an hour late, then had to disembark on back stairs and take 4 flights up to get to main airport. No warning, and difficulty for those with canes and poor knees.

Business seats not as comfortable or private as most competitors (e.g. Qantas was outstanding), and movie selection was much more limited than Qantas or United has been recently

Boarding was not organized by zone - rather a free for all... AC promoted complimentary drinks but did ONLY one drink service on the 5 hour flight. In addition the one steward did not know they offered Heineken Zero even though it was announced before the service began, and is clear on the can label. I booked a window seat that promised a window - NOPE! I had to crank my neck to get a wee glimpse - the seat behind me had much more to view. And of course the seats are too close together. The audio was much better than the WestJet flight I had earlier - could get through the movie no problem.

Purchased a direct flight which air Canada then sold to Aeroméxico. Flight went from 6.5hr direct to 12 hr with 3 hour layover.

All good……but luggage didn’t make it on the airplane. Had to wait 3 days. Was a bummer.

Small suitcase used for carryon the last time was refused by boarding crew this time. Appears to be at the discretion and mood of the person on the day. Flight was only half booked, there would have been no problem with space.

Staff looked unprofessional. Sloppy uniforms and hardly a smile to be found

My original booking with Air Canada turned into a headache

The whole plane smelled and felt old. The seats were very uncomfortable. Multiple delays. Extra fees.

Boarded late then sat on the Tarmac for 90 minutes for no reason

The most uncomfortable flight I’ve ever been on. I’m only 5,4” and barely had enough room to exist, couldn’t even fully relax my shoulders. Not sure why they bother with snacks. Half a coke and a single cookie?? Wow. Purchasable food looked gross too. Remember when airlines used to treat you like a human being?

Again, it was delayed and then our connecting aircraft was very cold.

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