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Cheap Flights from Vancouver to Melbourne (YVR-MEL)

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

Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 13 Nov
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01:40 - 10:35YVR-MEL
38h 55m1 stop
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12:35 - 17:40MEL-YVR
24h 05m1 stop
$1,541XiamenAir
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
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01:40 - 10:35YVR-MEL
38h 55m1 stop
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12:35 - 18:40MEL-YVR
24h 05m1 stop
$1,565XiamenAir
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
XiamenAir Logo
01:40 - 10:35YVR-MEL
38h 55m1 stop
XiamenAir Logo
12:35 - 18:40MEL-YVR
24h 05m1 stop
$1,574XiamenAir
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Thu, 16 Oct - Thu, 30 Oct
XiamenAir Logo
01:40 - 10:35YVR-MEL
38h 55m1 stop
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12:35 - 18:40MEL-YVR
24h 05m1 stop
$1,595XiamenAir
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Wed, 11 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
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08:00 - 12:45YVR-MEL
33h 45m2 stops
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07:00 - 13:25MEL-YVR
25h 25m1 stop
$1,604
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Tue, 10 Feb - Fri, 20 Feb
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20:45 - 18:45YVR-MEL
27h 00m1 stop
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19:20 - 13:25MEL-YVR
37h 05m2 stops
$1,620
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Tue, 10 Feb - Thu, 19 Feb
Fiji Airways Logo
20:45 - 12:45YVR-MEL
21h 00m1 stop
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14:30 - 13:25MEL-YVR
17h 55m1 stop
$1,629Fiji Airways
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sat, 1 Nov
Fiji Airways Logo
22:20 - 13:00YVR-MEL
20h 40m1 stop
Fiji Airways Logo
14:15 - 14:30MEL-YVR
18h 15m1 stop
$1,644Fiji Airways
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Sun, 21 Sep - Tue, 14 Oct
Philippine Airlines Logo
00:40 - 06:30YVR-MEL
36h 50m1 stop
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07:30 - 17:30MEL-YVR
28h 00m1 stop
$1,718Philippine Airlines
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Sat, 25 Oct - Sun, 2 Nov
Philippine Airlines Logo
00:45 - 04:10YVR-MEL
33h 25m1 stop
Philippine Airlines Logo
10:20 - 16:55MEL-YVR
24h 35m1 stop
$1,724Philippine Airlines
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Everything you should know

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XiamenAir
Cheapest • from $1,541 (return)
Fiji Airways
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
3 weeks
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 12% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 10% price drop
December
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
$1,541
Overall average: $1,749
XiamenAir
Thu 30/10Thu 13/11
YVR - MEL • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
$802
Typical prices: $1,069-1687
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Sat 25/10
YVR - MEL • 3 stops
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Vancouver Intl to Melbourne flights

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

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

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

If you are looking for a flight deal from Vancouver to Melbourne, look for departures on Mondays and avoid leaving on a Sunday, as it's usually the priciest day. When flying back from Melbourne, Friday is the cheapest day to fly and Thursday is the most expensive.

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

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 Melbourne Airport, 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 Melbourne Airport is February, where tickets cost $1,727 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $2,429 and $2,174 respectively.

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

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 Melbourne Airport, 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 Melbourne Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 15 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJune
Cheapest flight$802
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 3% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (26% more expensive on average)
Flight from Vancouver to Melbourne

When to book flights from Vancouver Intl to Melbourne

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Vancouver Intl to Melbourne based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Vancouver to Melbourne flights

  • How much is a taxi from Melbourne Airport to the city centre?

    Taxi ranks are available outside all of the airport terminals. If your accommodation is in the city centre, a taxi ride will take about 30min and the fare will be around A$ 60 (C$ 57), which includes the airport fee and a toll fee. Rideshare options are also available from the airport, and pick up is allowed from lane 3.

  • How do I get from Melbourne Airport to the city centre by bus?

    The quickest way to get to the city centre by bus is to take the SkyBus, which is an express service that leaves the airport every 10min. It operates every day for 24h and a one-way ticket into Melbourne CBD costs A$ 19.75 (about C$ 19). Aside from the city centre, SkyBus runs additional buses to some other popular areas such as St Kilda, the Docklands and the Peninsula area.

  • Are there car rental companies located at Melbourne Airport?

    There are 6 car rental companies with desks located at the airport. These include Avis, Budget, Europcar, Enterprise, Hertz and Thrifty. If you would like to rent a car following your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne, you will find all available companies located across from Terminal 2, the international terminal. They are easily accessible from the terminal using the walkways, or by exiting the terminal building and crossing the road.

  • Can I exchange currency at Melbourne Airport?

    You can exchange currency from Travelex, which has desks in both Terminals 1 and 2 of the airport. Their desk in Terminal 1 is in the public area and is open from 4:30 am to 8:00 pm, while in Terminal 2 there are 3 desks located in the public area and another 3 in the gated area, all open for all flights each day.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport was $532 for a one-way ticket and $1,022 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Vancouver to Melbourne?

    Vancouver airport is called Vancouver Intl and the only airport in Melbourne is Melbourne.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Vancouver to Melbourne?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Vancouver to Melbourne?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Vancouver and Melbourne, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Vancouver to Melbourne, Fiji Airways or Air New Zealand?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Vancouver to Melbourne are Fiji Airways and Air New Zealand. With an average price for the route of $1,689 and an overall rating of 8.0, Fiji Airways is the most popular choice. Air New Zealand is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,970 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Melbourne.

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

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

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

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

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

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Vancouver Intl Airport to Melbourne Airport

  • Passengers can freshen up following long flights from Vancouver to Melbourne using the showers available in Terminal 2 of Melbourne Airport (MEL). There are showers located in the gated area on the first floor, and in the public area near Nando’s at the departures area.
  • Short-term and long-term luggage storage is available at Melbourne Airport at SmarteCarte. This service is located in the arrivals hall of Terminal 2 and is open from 5:00 am to 12:30 am every day.
  • If you would like to stay close to the airport following your flight from Vancouver to Melbourne, the ParkRoyal Melbourne International Airport is located across the road from the terminals, has day rooms available and is comfortably accessible via covered walkways.
  • Wait for your flight in comfort at the Plaza Premium airport lounge, located in the gated area of Vancouver International Airport (YVR) on level 3. You can access it through a lounge membership or by paying a fee at the door, and you will have access to snacks, beverages and entertainment.
  • Pamper yourself with a massage or a facial before the long flight from Vancouver to Melbourne at Absolute Spa, which is located in the public area of Vancouver International Airport’s domestic terminal on level 1, and is open until 7:00 pm.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from Vancouver Intl to Melbourne

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Vancouver to Melbourne. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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Fiji AirwaysOverall score based on 205 reviews
7.5Food
8.1Boarding
7.4Entertainment
8.5Crew
8.0Comfort
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

10.0 ExcellentMatthew, Aug 2025NAN - CNS
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Again, Fijian hospitality was genuine, very comfortable, only improvement would be the entertainment. Why Do they only have 5 episodes of TV shows and from like season three...

Fiji Airways was amazing, will definately be lfying them again. The "Fijian hospitality" is not a catch phrase, it is genuine. the only things that could be improved is the entertainment. Not a great choice of movies, and the TV shows only have about 5 or so episodes, and often of a random season.

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.

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

Lost my luggage and brought someone else luggage to my airport.

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!

A few more inches of legroom is all i ask

One of the best Qantas business flights I've had. Quality product

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?

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

My flight was delayed about 1 1/2 hours in Chicago, but other then that it was a good flight.

The experience was great, the crew was very polite and hospitable. I will definitely make if my go to airlines.

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.

Air Canada decided to go on strike less then 24 hours before our travel and we had to cancel finding flights elsewhere.

Just the stress of possible cancellations on flights from Air Canada, but all went as planned and everything was perfect! Thank you

The flight was cancelled, which led me to cancel my entire trip

Could not understand what the attendant was saying during his announcements.

Terrible, it’s a mess with the strike. Couldn’t do the Smithers flight because my flight to Vanvouver was cancelled and there is no customer service help to get refund or help

It would have been better if it wasn’t cancelled

Economy seats always cramped, no meal on international flight, no plugs for electronics, but we got there and cabin crew was excellent.

I paid for comfort plus seats but did not get the extra leg room. When I told the stewardess, she just ignored me.

It would have been better if food is served on a 4 hours’ flight

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

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