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Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Vancouver: Vancouver Coal Harbour, Vancouver International, Sechelt, Ganges Harbor, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Harbour, and Abbotsford.
Air Canada, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand, Qantas, American Airlines, and WestJet all fly direct to Vancouver.
The cheapest month to fly to Vancouver is usually August.
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Yes – you can fly direct to Vancouver International Airport and the average flight time is 13 hours and 58 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Vancouver is $1,076. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
The cheapest airport near Vancouver is Vancouver International – which is 9.7 km away from the centre of Vancouver. We've found flights into this airport from $1,076.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Vancouver is Wednesday, 13 August 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
The average temperature in Vancouver in March is around 4°C. The warmest month in Vancouver is typically August, which averages 20°C. The coolest month is December, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is November, and it usually rains the least in July.
Currently, Jetstar and Air Canada offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver.

Flying to Vancouver

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$484
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time13 hrs, 59 mins
Most popular airlineAir Canada
Average flights per week45

Discover Vancouver

What can I do in Vancouver?

Explore Gastown, decked out with trendy restaurants, shops, bars and Victorian architecture. Attractions include the Steam Clock and the statue of John Deighton—better known as Gassy Jack.

There are also many excellent museums and galleries in town, in particular the Vancouver Gallery and the Museum of Anthropology. Visit English Bay and dine in the upmarket restaurants, and admire the city skyline from Kitsilano Beach. Don’t forget to head up to Grouse Mountain for skiing or hiking. Canada is a country where the Aussie dollar is still doing really well, making this an affordable destination.

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When is the best time to book?

  • Flights to Canada and North America in general are worth booking around 28 weeks before your planned departure date.
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How long is the flight to Vancouver? 

  • Adelaide to Vancouver – 18 hours
  • Brisbane to Vancouver – 13.5 hours
  • Melbourne to Vancouver – 17 hours
  • Perth to Vancouver – 20-24 hours
  • Sydney to Vancouver – 14 hours

When is the best time to visit Vancouver?

  • For good temperatures, visit in the summer, when the daily averages are 22-30° If you’re keen on snowsports, visit in winter, when the mountains are covered in snow.

What are the average costs in Vancouver? 

  • A cappuccino in Vancouver costs approximately 4.15CAD ($4.25). 
  • The currency is in Canadian Dollar (CAD).

What airport will I arrive at?

  • Vancouver is served by the Vancouver International Airport. This facility has excellent amenities including currency exchange, restaurants, duty-free shops, a spa, ATMs, free WiFi and VIP lounges.

How to get from the airport to town?

  • Expect a taxi fare into central Vancouver to cost you about $20-40 ($21-42).
  • Buses and rail services can also connect you into town. 

Any useful tips?

  • Tipping is normal in Canada, with typical rates being 15-20% in restaurants, 10% for services like taxi drivers, or hairdressers. And a dollar or two is also an acceptable tip when you pay for drinks at a bar.

Please note that the information provided above is accurate as of October 2017


Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 45 days.