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)
Located around 9 miles from the center of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in approximately 26 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The same journey by public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you have an early flight from Vancouver to Melbourne or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
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.
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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
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Melbourne:
Federation Square and National Gallery of Victoria are just two of the top-rated attractions to add to your Melbourne travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Eureka Skydeck 88.
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.