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How to get from Vancouver to Melbourne

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Sydney: about 19h 50m including the connection. Other options: via Brisbane, Auckland, San Francisco and Los Angeles. Two tickets from $1,043.

Flights from Vancouver to Melbourne

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Best fares from Vancouver to Melbourne

Lowest one-way prices found by recent searches for the next 120 days; press a card to search that date

Cheapest one-way $630 25 December 2026, with a connection Cheapest weekend departure $630 Fri, 25 December 2026 Cheapest month December 2026 tickets from $630

Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Sydney
19h 50m
two tickets, via Sydney
$1,043
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,209 mi (13,211 km)
fastest
Via Sydney
Australia
19h 50m
with the connection
Vancouver to Sydney flight 15h 15m
Connection of about 3h
Sydney to Melbourne flight 1h 35m
two ticketsfrom $1,043
Via Brisbane
Australia
20h
with the connection
Vancouver to Brisbane flight 14h 30m
Connection of about 3h
Brisbane to Melbourne flight 2h 30m
Via Auckland
New Zealand
20h 20m
with the connection
Vancouver to Auckland flight 13h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Auckland to Melbourne flight 4h 10m
two ticketsfrom $1,427
Via San Francisco
United States
21h 8m
with the connection
Vancouver to San Francisco flight 2h 13m
Connection of about 3h
San Francisco to Melbourne flight 15h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,248
Via Los Angeles
United States
21h 13m
with the connection
Vancouver to Los Angeles flight 2h 18m
Connection of about 3h
Los Angeles to Melbourne flight 15h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,160

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Melbourne

Weather by month

Best time to visit: January, February, March, April, September, October, November and December, +17° to +26° by day, sea +13° to +22°. In November it is +21° by day and +11° at night, sea +18°, with 13 rainy days.

Jan
+26° +15° +22° 9 days
Feb
+26° +15° +22° 6 days
Mar
+24° +14° +21° 8 days
Apr
+20° +11° +18° 9 days
May
+16° +8° +15° 10 days
Jun
+14° +7° +12° 13 days
Jul
+13° +6° +11° 13 days
Aug
+15° +7° +12° 11 days
Sep
+17° +8° +13° 13 days
Oct
+19° +9° +16° 15 days
Nov
+21° +11° +18° 13 days
Dec
+24° +13° +20° 9 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, sea temperature (in blue), rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Vancouver to Melbourne?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Sydney.
What is the fastest way to fly from Vancouver to Melbourne?
Via Sydney: 15h 15m to the connection, 1h 35m after it, about 19h 50m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Vancouver to Melbourne with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Sydney from $1,043. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Vancouver and Melbourne?
Sydney (19h 50m total), Brisbane (20h total), Auckland (20h 20m total), San Francisco (21h 8m total) and Los Angeles (21h 13m total).
How far is Melbourne from Vancouver?
8,209 mi (13,211 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.