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Cheap Flights from Vancouver Intl to Australia

Cheapest return prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,088
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,442
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,383
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$1,723
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops$1,833
Canberra
Canberra1 stop$2,002
Darwin
Darwin3 stops$2,486
Sydney
Sydney1 stop$1,088
Brisbane
Brisbane2 stops$1,442
Perth
Perth2 stops$1,383
Adelaide
Adelaide1 stop$1,723
Coolangatta
Coolangatta2 stops$1,833
Canberra
Canberra1 stop$2,002
Darwin
Darwin3 stops$2,486

Book Cheap Vancouver Intl to Australia Plane Tickets

 
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

Tue, 2 Sep - Wed, 10 Sep
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18:25 - 14:40YVR-SYD
27h 15m1 stop
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16:20 - 07:41SYD-YVR
32h 21m1 stop
$1,088
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Tue, 2 Sep - Fri, 12 Sep
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18:25 - 14:40YVR-SYD
27h 15m1 stop
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16:20 - 07:41SYD-YVR
32h 21m1 stop
$1,228
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Sun, 24 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
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22:40 - 07:20YVR-SYD
15h 40mdirect
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09:20 - 06:45SYD-YVR
14h 25mdirect
$1,564Air Canada
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Sun, 24 Aug - Mon, 8 Sep
Air Canada Logo
22:40 - 07:20YVR-SYD
15h 40mdirect
Air Canada Logo
09:20 - 06:45SYD-YVR
14h 25mdirect
$1,592Air Canada
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Tue, 23 Sep - Mon, 20 Oct
Air New Zealand Logo
20:55 - 11:00YVR-BNE
21h 05m1 stop
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09:00 - 13:05BNE-YVR
21h 05m1 stop
$1,625Air New Zealand
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Tue, 2 Sep - Tue, 9 Sep
Air New Zealand Logo
20:55 - 11:00YVR-BNE
21h 05m1 stop
Air New Zealand Logo
09:45 - 14:05BNE-YVR
21h 20m1 stop
$1,631Air New Zealand
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Wed, 10 Sep - Wed, 12 Nov
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22:20 - 22:50YVR-AVV
31h 30m1 stop
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08:10 - 15:35AVV-YVR
26h 25m1 stop
$2,167Qantas Airways
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Wed, 10 Sep - Tue, 11 Nov
Qantas Airways Logo
22:20 - 22:50YVR-AVV
31h 30m1 stop
Qantas Airways Logo
20:55 - 15:35AVV-YVR
37h 40m1 stop
$2,168Qantas Airways
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Fri, 12 Sep - Fri, 19 Sep
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10:30 - 12:15YVR-OOL
32h 45m2 stops
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06:00 - 13:53OOL-YVR
24h 53m2 stops
$2,745United Airlines
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Sat, 18 Oct - Tue, 21 Oct
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15:15 - 23:55YVR-DRW
40h 10m2 stops
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00:40 - 09:25DRW-YVR
49h 15m2 stops
$3,233United 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 $1,479 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 $1,479.

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 $2,420 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 $1,827 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, when the average cost of return tickets is $2,787 and $2,483 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 Sundays 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 a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Australia, you should book around 6 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last-minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.


Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$511
Best time to beat the crowds (0% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (33% more expensive on average)
Flight from Vancouver to Sydney

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 $1,410.

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: Brisbane $1,395 one-way - $2,210 round-trip; Sydney $1,291 one-way - $1,747 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying 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.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 202 reviews
8.0Comfort
8.1Boarding
7.5Food
8.5Crew
7.5Entertainment
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They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

4.0 OkayChristopher, June 2025NAN - SYD
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They will look to squeeze every penny they can out of you!! Pick your seat$$...bring luggage$$$$... if they could charge you for the air on the plane they would!!

.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.

Not a comfortable trip, the seats are not good, and they look old.

I flew United from San Francisco to Auckland. My connecting flight from Auckland to Christchurch was canceled with no explanation. I was finally told the cancellation was due to fog. Even though it was clear when we landed. I am from San Francisco, I know what fog is! And I didn't see any fog. I was told the next available flight was 7 hours later. Unacceptable, they should have had a flight ready to go as soon as it was deemed safe to take off.

Our original flight was cancelled from SFO to AKL on 6/16/25. So we had to stay overnight at a hotel after a 12-hour layover plus 3-hour delay before the cancellation. Then had to fly to LA and then to AKL the following day losing an entire day of our vacation in NZ, that we can never get back.

Two hours was not enough time to transition from the international to domestic terminal. You have to go through customs, a biological hazard check, gather your luggage, take a bus to the domestic terminal and recheck your luggage. The bus was slow and crowded and the lines to recheck your bags were very long. We missed our connecting flight. Initially, the Air New Zealand officials were not helpful at all in helping to get us on another flight. Told us we would have to buy another ticket for a flight 11 hours later. Found another agent that was more helpful. He helped arrange to get us on standby for another flight three hours later. Had to ride in jump seats next to the flight attendants, but at least we eventually got to out destination.

Full flight. Flight attendants were harried. Otherwise, fine for the typical cramped seating conditions in coach.

Great! Flight was delayed by 30 mins but all was great. Thanks.

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

Business class points redemption - good value for points paid, dubious value if out of your own pocket, domestic class business product okay for this length of flight. The flight left and arrived on time, crew were good, aircraft was a bit old and tired, but still miles ahead of their competitors in Virgin and Jetstar.

Airline running better than post Covid, proper boarding process now implemented, some aircraft feeling a bit old and tired, crew fine, online experience better.

Five hour flight instead of four hours due to westerly headwinds which wasn’t the fault of Qantas !

The wifi was out. Otherwise it was great flight. Richard, as CSM, was excellent.

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

It was all good flight was on time, service was good I enjoyed a few movies and everything was smooth

Efficient, calm when things were delayed and kept us regularly informed of what was happening.

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.

Flight delayed by 90 min making for a 2 am check in at destination hotel.

I did not noticed baggage was separate - I had assumed international flights included luggage, so it surprised me I had to pay to check a bag.

No room when you sit. Fell very cramped. Food was only ok. Service was acceptable. Entertainment system was very buggy.

Bad service as well. Another 3hr delayed flight from chicago to Charlotte.

The food on this 5 hour flight was a cookie or pretzels.

It was good except I was sitting beside a bigger gentleman so I didn’t have much room

Everything was good. Except Broken looking escape/exit doors over the wings need tending,

Not happy with Air Canada’s frequent flights cancellation and delays.

Great flight ✈️ I requested a vegan meal and don’t think offering frozen fruit cup for breakfast is a good idea people want something warm or neutral like the muffin but it was cold from being in the paper bag with the frozen fruit 🧐 and unfortunately I didn’t have either and I don’t like wasting food so that was a disappointment. Flight was on time departure and arrival flight crew were good.

Really good, super comfy flight and the stewardess was great.

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