Travelling from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is 18 hours behind Melbourne and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Your MEL to YVR flight won't wait if you're late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
During popular months such as January, 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 when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MEL and YVR:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Nadi International Airport
Brisbane Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
R 7,742 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start at R 15,832. These prices may change depending on availability and demand.
To find cheap tickets from MEL to YVR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across each month when searching for a flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Never miss a deal on cheap flights from MEL to YVR by creating a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Lock in the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Melbourne Tullamarine Airport (MEL)
67.71% of flights taking off from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Melbourne to Melbourne Tullamarine Airport is around 24 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 40 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a leisurely start by staying near MEL. Whether you're catching an early flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YVR if you're taking a late Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Melbourne Tullamarine Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from MEL to YVR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.