Cheap Flights from Vancouver (YVRA) to Melbourne (MELA)

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

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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

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Cheapest flight found$348
Cheapest month to flyApril

Finding cheap flights from Vancouver to Melbourne: Frequently asked questions

There are 3 airports in Melbourne: Melbourne Essendon, Melbourne Tullamarine and Melbourne Avalon.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Vancouver to Melbourne. But we found flights with one or more stops from $804.
There are no flights flying from Vancouver to Melbourne, as of March 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to Melbourne is usually March 2025.
If you're flying from Vancouver, the cheapest airport near Melbourne is Melbourne Avalon – which is 31.1 miles away from the center of Melbourne. We've found flights to this airport from $804.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Vancouver to Melbourne on Wednesday, April 2, 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 March, the average temperature is usually around 64°F. February is typically the warmest month in Melbourne, when it usually averages around 79°F. You can expect the least rain in March. The coldest month is July, with temperatures averaging 42°F. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Melbourne is WestJet.

Flying from Vancouver to Melbourne: what you need to know

  • You can choose from a range of airports when organizing your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne. Explore your options for flying out of Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is the major hub where you can disembark in Melbourne.

  • For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne.

  • Flying over a peak time like August? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • You'll need an ETA for Australia if you hold a passport from Canada and are visiting for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can change. So before booking your cheap flights from Vancouver to Melbourne, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.

Flying from Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)

  • With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 16 minutes. The terminal is roughly 1 mile away, and getting there by car takes approximately 5 minutes.

  • You're off on vacation, so why not book another night away? Consider kicking back in one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne:

Arriving in Melbourne

Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)

  • Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is around 15 miles from central Melbourne. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 28 minutes.

  • If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey of around 42 minutes.

  • If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Melbourne, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near MEL:

Avalon Airport (AVV)

  • After your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne has hit the runway, you can get to the city center in about 51 minutes by car. Central Melbourne is approximately 35 miles from Avalon Airport (AVV).

  • If you're traveling on public transport, it'll take around 2 hours and 4 minutes.

How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Melbourne

  • $348 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Melbourne. Return flights start from $804. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To pick up cheap tickets from Vancouver to Melbourne, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.

  • If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price across every month when looking for your ticket from Vancouver to Melbourne.

  • Log into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll get notified straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's easy to do, and it'll save you time checking for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Melbourne every day.

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

Best time to go to Melbourne

  • July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Melbourne. To travel when it's less crowded, head to Melbourne in April.

  • Schedule your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne for January if you'd like to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Melbourne to range from 54ºF to 84ºF.

  • July has average temperatures of between 39ºF and 55ºF. Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Melbourne around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

More about Melbourne

Complete your Melbourne trip with a car rental

  • Browse our range of car rentals once you've found your hotel and cheap flight from Vancouver to Melbourne. Whether you want a compact ride, an SUV or something in between, you can compare companies in one go to get the best deal.

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