Travelling from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leaving from here.
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 18 hours behind Melbourne.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from Melbourne to YVR. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
We make it simple to find a flight from Melbourne to YVR with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight with a stop long enough to see the sights of your chosen city. Top stopovers between MEL and YVR include:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
From central Melbourne, MEL is around 24 kilometres away. Use navigation apps or visit the official airport website to work out the best way to arrive at the terminal.
Planning to catch an early flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel near YVR if you're catching a late flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport is $564. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,120. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Melbourne to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
Use the 'Whole month' search tool and compare the prices of tickets from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport across each month. We've made the lowest fares green, so you can quickly pick a flight within your budget.
Create a Price Alert for flight tickets from Melbourne to YVR. There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped. We'll let you know as soon as the price changes.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head for Vancouver in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Melbourne to YVR in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport, explore our range of hotels including:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are essential stops on your Vancouver itinerary.
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Hop behind the wheel of one of our car rentals in Vancouver and explore the city at your own pace. Easily compare prices from trusted rental companies in one go after booking your hotel and cheap flights from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport.