Flying from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) is Melbourne's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) jetting off from here.
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city follows the UTC-7 timezone and is 18 hours behind Melbourne.
Your flight from Melbourne to YVR won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Heading off during a peak time like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at check-in and security. For peace of mind, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Melbourne
Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your journey and perhaps even visit a new city. When browsing cheap flights from Melbourne to YVR leaving from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to find all potential stops. Here's where you could connect through:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD)
Brisbane Airport (BNE)
Nadi International Airport (NAN)
Travelling from central Melbourne to MEL takes around 40 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport:
Of all flights departing from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport, 67.71% touch down on time at their destination.
Avalon Airport (AVV)
Break up your flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport with a stop at Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport (SYD). A major connection between Avalon Airport and YVR, it's a great opportunity to unwind before your onward flight.
You can reach AVV from the centre of Melbourne in about 50 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport takes roughly 2 hours 5 minutes to travel the 56 kilometres or so.
Kick back before your Melbourne to YVR flight at a hotel near Avalon Airport. Corio Bay Motel is one option where you can jump out of bed and get to the airport with time to spare.
Flights from Avalon Airport have a proven record for punctuality, with 80.09% of them arriving right on cue.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport. Get comfy at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport flight can help you score a better rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Central Vancouver is around 14 kilometres from Vancouver International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for making the trip into the city, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Rs130,320 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs256,808. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Melbourne to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you have some flexibility with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price in each month when searching for your Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to scoop up a deal on your flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and number of stops that line up with your plans. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the most affordable option fast.
The best time to fly from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
May is the quietest month for flights from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Book a Melbourne to YVR flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you like cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport in December when temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Melbourne to Vancouver International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall are just a couple of the top attractions to add to your Vancouver must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Stanley Park Seawall.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, popular attractions include Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
If you're ready to explore another side of Canada, head for Kamloops, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are key reasons to visit.
