701 € Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Melbourne

Compare Vancouver to Melbourne flight deals

Find the cheapest month or even day of the year to fly to Melbourne

Book the best Melbourne fare with no extra fees

Flight deals from Vancouver to Melbourne

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Vancouver to Melbourne? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Melbourne

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Vancouver to Melbourne flights are currently cheapest in April.

Alternative Vancouver to Melbourne routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Vancouver to Melbourne? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Vancouver to Melbourne: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found701 €
Cheapest month to flyOctober

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
The best price we found for a return flight from Vancouver to Melbourne is 701 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Vancouver to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from 701 €.
As of September 2025, there are no flights flying from Vancouver to Melbourne.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Melbourne is usually October.
If you're flying from Vancouver, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Tullamarine – which is 18.8 km away from the centre of Melbourne. We've found flights into this airport from 701 €.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Melbourne on Saturday, 25 October 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Vancouver and Melbourne. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Melbourne but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Melbourne is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In September, the average temperature is usually around 11°C. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 26°C. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 5°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is Fiji Airways .

Travelling from Vancouver to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • You can choose from multiple airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne. Check out your options for departing Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the primary arrival point in Melbourne.

  • Melbourne is 18 hours ahead of Vancouver and observes the UTC+11 timezone.

  • For a stress-free start to your trip, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your Vancouver to Melbourne flight.

  • Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Melbourne

  • To pick up cheap Vancouver to Melbourne flights, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.

  • The 'Whole month' search tool will show you the cheapest plane tickets from Vancouver to Melbourne across the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.

  • Never miss a deal on cheap flights from Vancouver to Melbourne by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' Vancouver to Melbourne flights.

Flying from Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Located around 11 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.

  • Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Melbourne? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:

  • 71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

  • The journey to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.

  • Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Melbourne flight:

  • Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their final stop on schedule 67.97% of the time.

Arriving in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to central Melbourne takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 19 kilometres away.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 40 minutes.

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Melbourne, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near MEL:

  • Follow your own route with a Melbourne Tullamarine Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Bargain Car Rentals, East Coast or Sixt and see more of Melbourne and beyond.

  • Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport around four weeks in advance of your trip.

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • As soon as your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne has hit the tarmac, you can make your way to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is roughly 48 kilometres from Avalon Airport (AVV).

  • If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 2 hours 5 minutes or so.

  • Sixt, Kangaroo Rental and yesaway car hire make collecting an Avalon Airport rental car easy and quick. These reliable suppliers are located around or in the terminal and will get you on your way in no time.

  • Get the pick of the lot. Reserving your ride from AVV three weeks ahead of time often means more savings and a greater selection of vehicles.

Essendon Airport (MEB)

  • Make your way into the city centre after your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne has arrived. Central Melbourne is about 11 kilometres from Essendon Airport (MEB) and takes roughly 25 minutes to get to by car.

  • The journey will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes when travelling by public transport.

  • Start your travels without worrying about how to reach your next stop with an Essendon Airport rental car. Book your ideal wheels with trusted names here like East Coast, Ace Rental Cars and Goldcar.

  • Booking a couple of weeks ahead of your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne is a smart move. As well as better prices, you'll get a better selection of vehicle makes and models at MEB.

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Melbourne, while January is the busiest. Find the best time to go to Melbourne based on whether you like a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.

  • Before locking in your Vancouver to Melbourne tickets, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. January is the warmest month in Melbourne, with temperatures ranging from 12ºC (54ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).

  • July has average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 13ºC (55ºF). Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Melbourne around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Melbourne

  • Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne, take your pick from prime hotels that put you close to the action. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:

  • Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just two of the big attractions to put on your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.

Explore more of Australia

  • You've visited Melbourne, now it's time to discover other parts of Australia. Journey about 467 kilometres north-east to Canberra to check off its top sights. From Australian War Memorial to National Gallery of Australia and Parliament House, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If there's time to check out another major stop in Australia, consider Geelong, roughly 64 kilometres south-west of Melbourne. Ford Motor Company, Roraima Nursery and RTC Resource Centre are among the biggest draws.

Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.