$441 Find Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Australia

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Best Australia Flight Deals from Vancouver Intl

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,270
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,196
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,547
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$2,046
Coolangatta
Coolangatta1 stop$2,344
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$2,260
Darwin
Darwin2 stops$2,189
Sydney
Sydney2 stops$1,270
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,196
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,547
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$2,046
Coolangatta
Coolangatta1 stop$2,344
Canberra
Canberra2 stops$2,260
Darwin
Darwin2 stops$2,189

Cheap Flights from Vancouver Intl to Australia

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Vancouver Intl to Australia 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 return flight deals from Vancouver Intl to Australia

Fri, 31 Oct - Fri, 28 Nov
Delta Logo
06:45 - 06:45YVR-BNE
31h 00m2 stops
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10:45 - 18:47BNE-YVR
26h 02m2 stops
$1,196Delta
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Sat, 16 Aug - Sun, 31 Aug
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06:20 - 14:40YVR-SYD
39h 20m2 stops
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16:20 - 14:41SYD-YVR
39h 21m2 stops
$1,270
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Sat, 1 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
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22:00 - 10:10YVR-BNE
19h 10m1 stop
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11:25 - 13:25BNE-YVR
20h 00m1 stop
$1,577Fiji Airways
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Tue, 14 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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22:20 - 13:00YVR-MEL
20h 40m1 stop
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14:25 - 14:30MEL-YVR
18h 05m1 stop
$1,584Fiji Airways
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Mon, 17 Nov - Wed, 17 Dec
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22:40 - 09:35YVR-SYD
15h 55mdirect
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11:20 - 06:55SYD-YVR
14h 35mdirect
$1,713Air Canada
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Sun, 16 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
Air Canada Logo
22:40 - 09:35YVR-SYD
15h 55mdirect
Air Canada Logo
11:20 - 06:55SYD-YVR
14h 35mdirect
$1,784Air Canada
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 29 Oct
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21:20 - 15:30YVR-BNE
25h 10m1 stop
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19:25 - 14:48BNE-YVR
36h 23m1 stop
$1,966Qantas Airways
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 24 Sep
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22:20 - 13:10YVR-BNE
21h 50m1 stop
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20:05 - 00:04BNE-YVR
20h 59m1 stop
$1,970Qantas Airways
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Tue, 12 Aug - Tue, 2 Sep
United Airlines Logo
17:15 - 08:15YVR-MEL
22h 00m1 stop
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10:55 - 13:12MEL-YVR
19h 17m1 stop
$1,999United Airlines
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Mon, 22 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
United Airlines Logo
17:15 - 08:15YVR-MEL
22h 00m1 stop
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11:55 - 15:54MEL-YVR
21h 59m1 stop
$2,000United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver Intl to Australia flights

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

What is the cheapest Vancouver Intl Airport to Australia flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Australia.

The cheapest ticket to Australia from Vancouver Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Sydney, at $1,372 return. The most popular route is from Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) to Sydney (SYD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $1,372.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Vancouver Intl Airport to Australia?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 2 stops stopover the cheapest option at $2,393 on average.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Australia, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Australia is November, when tickets cost $1,811 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,772 and $2,507 respectively.

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

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

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

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Vancouver Intl Airport to Australia, 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 Vancouver Intl Airport to Australia, you should book around 7 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.


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Low seasonJune
High seasonDecember
Cheapest flight$441
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (31% more expensive on average)
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Flights from Vancouver Intl to Australia: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Vancouver Intl to Australia 
Verified travelerFlew with WestJetYVR-SYDSept 2024
Pre book a seat that has extra leg room.
JustineFlew with Air CanadaYVR-BNENov 2024
It’s a tough overnight flight. Drink plenty of water and be rested.

FAQs - booking Australia flights

  • What documents do I need to travel to Australia from Vancouver?

    If you're looking for documentation necessary to gain entry into Australia from Vancouver, we got you covered. Canadian passport holders must get an Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) to enter Australia. If you're a Canadian passport holder, ETA can grant you multiple entries to Australia within a year at the discretion of the immigration office. However, you are not allowed to stay for more than 90 days during any of these entries.

  • Do airports in Vancouver offer accessible services?

    Yes. The origin airport that handles Vancouver to Australia flights are accessible. Airlines flying through the airport run their own wheelchair assistance programs. Passengers with limited mobility should arrange with their airline to ensure they get assistance on arrival at the airport. YVR offers accessible toilets throughout the Main Terminal and South Terminal, adult changing places and hidden disability zones for special-needs travelers.

  • Where are the common layover airports for Vancouver to Australia flights?

    Passengers flying to Australia from Vancouver will have different layover options depending on your departure airport, airline, and arrival city. Alaska Airlines offers flights on this route with common stops at either Honolulu (HNL) or Seattle Tacoma International (SEA). Passengers flying with one-stop flights from American Airlines or Qantas Airways will have a layover at Los Angeles (LAX) while United Airlines has a stop at San Francisco (SFO).

  • Can I fly directly from Vancouver to Australia?

    Yes. If you’re looking to travel to Australia from Vancouver, you will be happy to know that you can fly direct on this route. Air Canada, WestJet, American Airlines, and Qantas Airways operate direct flights from Vancouver to several airports in Australia. You can get direct flights from YVR to SYD, BNE, and PER.

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

    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 Vancouver to Australia.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Vancouver to Australia 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 Vancouver to Australia?

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

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

    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 from Vancouver to Australia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Australia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Australia is generally in the afternoon, when retur flights cost $1,197 on average. Morning departures are around 10% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Australia is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,361.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Australia

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Vancouver to the following destinations at these prices or less: Sydney $1,160 one-way - $2,032 round-trip
  • When you're flying from Vancouver to Australia, you will most likely be departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). It is the main airport that serves flights to and from the Lower Mainland region and the city of Vancouver.
  • YVR serves as a hub for Air Canada, Pacific Coastal Airlines, and WestJet and is a focus city for Flair Airlines and Air North. Additionally, Air Transat uses the airport as its operating base. Therefore, most of the flights on this route are operated by these airlines.
  • Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) is an alternate airport you can use for flights to Australia. YXX serves flights from the Lower Mainland Region and is approximately 65 km from downtown Vancouver.
  • Sydney Kingsford Smith International Airport (SYD) is one of the major international gateways to Australia. SYD is about 8 km south of downtown Sydney and serves the greater New South Wales region. It is a hub for Virgin Australia and Qantas and a focus city for Air New Zealand handles most of the passenger flights on this route.
  • Several airports receive flights to Australia from Vancouver. However, some of the most popular destination airports for this route include SYD, Melbourne International Airport (MEL), Brisbane International Airport (BNE), Adelaide International Airport (ADL), and Perth International Airport (PER). If you’re visiting Western Australia, you’ll have to fly to Perth through PER. The airport is the only international gateway to this region as it is geographically away from most of the other major cities.

Top 5 airlines serving from Vancouver Intl to Australia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Vancouver Intl to Australia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.1
Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 194 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.1Comfort
7.5Food
8.2Boarding
8.5Crew
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.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

8.0 ExcellentGrant, May 2025NAN - AKL
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.very good and as I needed wheelchair assistance all staff excellent.. only suggestion is get rid of those plastic chairs hard to ride in and staff have trouble compared to others. Everything else very good experience. Will use Fiji Air again.

In-flight entertainment options could use a refresh, Consider a tie-up with Spotify for more current music and with IMDB or other service for newer selections/movie ratings.

See previous comments. Didn’t take this flight because my other flight was so delayed. Ending up on two other flights as a result and was more than a day late.

6 hour delay and they didnt try to make up any time during an over 10 hour flight

Very good; seat made ready for bed after meal, a plus since one airline covered the seat at the start.

Entertainment was not good. Seems like liquor should’ve been advertised only beer and wine was even though I saw others getting liquor didn’t realize I could. And the food to me could’ve been a little bit.

Food choices perhaps not the best. Only offered beer and wine, when it appeared other liquor was available. Entertainment wasn’t so good.

They charged me over a $1000 dollars to bring two surfboard bags as check baggage. Inappropriate and I would avoid flying sgain

The experience on Fiji Airways was absolutely amazing. Streamlined. All staff was amazing. Pleasant. Friendly. Extremely helpful.

Business class Seats on the A350 from Nan to YVR were wonderful. The flight crew was okay but could do with better training. Toilets were clean but ran out of paper towels towards the end of the flight. The food/menu and the wine offered really needs considerable improvement. Dinner options were either Bolani, a beef sandwich (even this could be made much better), or paneer butter masala. Unfortunately, if you are not a fan of Fijian food, there isn’t much choice. Dessert was either turmeric ice cream or fruits but unfortunately, they were out of fruit! So the only option was turmeric ice cream. I’m not certain how many passengers like turmeric but I am not one of them. They need to cater to a more diverse group of people. Perhaps they need a new chef? The movies& tv shows were mostly older so I didn’t find that interesting either. It was however, fun to view the plane’s exterior cameras as we take off and land. The best thing about this flight are the business class seats.

The 10hr flight was a comfortable as it could be in row 57. The food was just very bad….bland and soggy!

The business class upgrade meant a good sleep on the way home after a long week away. Excellent service, great food, and comfortable seat/bed for the journey.

I love the “boarding from the back” idea - it’s so much better than the “Zones” idea that many others use. Also, the inflight wifi was a first for me! Very nice to have on a 13-hour flight!

Again, Air New Zealand was great. They kept bathrooms clean, food was actually very good, New Zealand wines a big hit

The issue was with getting our boarding pases. There were issues with our arrangements that were made through Kayak. I am sorry to say that we will not use you again because of this. The flight itself was good and the flight attendants excellent.

Arriving at Coolangatta, rows 20 forward, took the airbridge across to the terminal. It was suggested to those from rows 21 back, that we take the rear stairs and to be careful crossing the tarmac. That was all well and good. However, when we got across to the terminal we then had to climb three large flights of stairs to meet up with those coming across the airbridge. No elevator! There were people carrying babies and elderly carrying hand luggage that needed assistance from others.. There was no option to turn back.

It was good for a short domestic flight. As no food ar entertainment provided, there should be a n/a rating available for those.

Economy was much nicer on the Air New Zealand planes.

At Coolangatta International it is difficult to hear voice boarding announcements when away from screen announcements.

Flew premium economy, well worth the extra. Much better seat size & space. Meals & snacks were lovely. Crew really pleasant. Internet is not great, not really useful for anything. Couldn't even send messages.

Was bumped to a later flight because of inefficiency on part of the airline.

The Emerits/Qantas flight was cancelled to Wellington. We need a refund. Had to buy another airline ticket. How do we get the refund. Still not in Wellington.

Delayed QF59 flight once again, Qantas doesn't fail in maintaining there delayed departures and arrivals. USB points do not work nor do the power point sockets on the plane, Qantas staff admitted that on the flight. Don't expect to your charge devices. Saving grace, was the ice cream. Bottom line, if you expect to fly to HND and make it on time avoid Qantas and if you're interested in ice cream - visit 7/11.

Pretty excellent. I don’t know what the pilot could have done better with the bumping ( there was a storm) nor what happened to my ears coming down into bendigo. It doesn’t happen coming down into Sydney just the return flight. I wonder why?

Loved the staff. The economy seats could have been bigger.

Airport and crew experience was excellent. We had to queue for the runway - no one’s fault, but it did mean we were 30 minutes late leaving

Overall good experience with flight and airport wheelchair staff. Also got Indian food in the flights

I liked the service, the menu, and the comfort of the seats! Even tho we were seated by the bathrooms, the reclining seats and movie selection was very good, my husband and I didn’t mind at all

Very good as always, stand out airline. The passengers whom choose to stuff baggage that otherwise should be checked-in is a real bother but that's not the airlines doing. A real frustration that passengers just don't want to check-in luggage. This is a pet hate unfortunately.

It’s a two prop flight so I had problems with my ears on re- entering ! But otherwise fine

Airbus plane, nice and polite staff, entertainment even as it was a short flight.

Very nice and clean plane. Transit time between flights was tight though

Our flights got changed from United to Air Canada and our purchased seats did not get transferred so we had to pay for seats twice. I brought it up with Air Canada and they stated I had to go back and chase it with United. The united seats were $21 Canadian each and Air Canada were $56 each so we have paid $77 for each seat. Very unhappy

So far so good but food and entertainment are not available for this flight

Plane temperature was comfortable (not to hot) when boarding and waiting for takeoff.

Michael, our FA was very attentive, even finding me a chocolate brownie from economy class when the dessert selections were all dairy based. ( intolerant, not allergic so don’t usually need to order dairy free)

We tried to upgrade to economy premium but were told this was not possible as we had booked through United Airlines (and Air Canada was operating the flight). This seemed silly given there was ample space in economy premium. Additionally, we had to wait almost 1.5 hours upon arrival to taxi to the gate. Otherwise, the crew were very pleasant and passengers were friendly.

It was my first time with United Airlines and I would say it was very good experience and best of all the flights were on time. Will definitely fly with United Airlines next time.

headphone jack didnt work for the first flight and not much variety

Plane 3 hours late. Missed connection. No help from gate staff. App horrible. Lost connection repeatedly. No service desk. Finally got help from young girl driving cart.

Food hope it make it international not mainly like pilipino food

Good flight, friendly crew and overall - good service on United Airlines.

Very clean plane, staff were courteous, complimentary wifi and beverages are nice, and it was nice to have a whole row to myself! I do miss having seatback entertainment, though. And the prices are getting ridiculous, especially with the different teared tickets. But the flight overall was great.

The seat was reasonably comfortable. I hope the food could be hotter and more tasty.

flight landed late almost 1.00hr and we 4 passengers missed our connected flight to indianapolis, we need to get the hotel and taxi for the next day flight to home in indianapolis, cost us $ 300 more

The flight wose Daley 2hr I lost my connect flight i wose delay one day and I am not happy

Had the same two cabin attendants and Darren and Lea are exceptional

Nuts would be better than pretzels as the non sweet snack

I’m writing to share my deep frustration with a recent experience, which I feel reflects a troubling trend in the airline industry—one where customer care often takes a backseat to profit maximization. First, I do want to acknowledge a positive aspect: I appreciated that your team accommodated a seat change due to my medical needs without charging an additional fee. This gesture made a genuine difference during my trip, and I’m thankful for that. That said, the overall experience left me extremely disappointed. The ticket I purchased for myself and a companion turned out to be “basic”—a fare category I now understand to be non-refundable and non-transferable. Unfortunately, my travel companion was involved in a car accident and could not fly. Not only was I unable to receive any kind of reimbursement, but I also couldn't transfer the ticket to someone else, despite the flight being overbooked by three passengers. This inflexibility felt exploitative. To add to the frustration, I had to shoulder additional unexpected expenses: overpriced in-flight food and a costly baggage fee on my return trip. The entire process felt more like a profit-maximizing scheme than a customer service experience. I understand that airlines, like any business, need to remain financially viable. However, creating fare structures that penalize customers during emergencies, while simultaneously overbooking flights, comes across as deeply unfair. It’s hard to feel like a valued passenger in this environment. While I don’t expect much will come of this message, I do hope Air Canada takes this feedback seriously. There’s an opportunity to lead with integrity in an industry where choices for consumers are becoming more limited and experiences increasingly transactional.

Boarding is a mess. The lines all jammed together and no one knows which line was for which zone. The flight was delayed and the plane taxied on tarmac for more than 30 mins before we could get off. Overall not a bad flight. But the boarding part can do better.

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