Statistics on Vancouver-Melbourne flights: what is the right price and when to buy your plane ticket?
Best time to go: what is the RIGHT price for a round-trip flight to Melbourne (from: Vancouver)
The average price to go to Melbourne from Vancouver airport is $ 1437 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1251 (in may) and $ 1746 (in december), which is a saving of $ 186 or a surplus of $ 310 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1159 to $1212 and it is generally more economical to leave on a monday and return on a monday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Melbourne before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Vancouver-Melbourne plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 50859 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Melbourne from Vancouver and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in may, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1251, saving $ 186 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1437). Conversely, december will be the most expensive ($ 1746).
Flight Vancouver-Melbourne: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1464 | $ 1739 | high price |
| February | $ 1145 | $ 1338 | good price |
| March | $ 1127 | $ 1325 | good price |
| April | $ 1116 | $ 1285 | good price |
| May | $ 1114 | $ 1251 the cheapest | very good price |
| June | $ 1246 | $ 1478 | fair price |
| July | $ 1399 | $ 1661 | high price |
| August | $ 1161 | $ 1365 | fair price |
| September | $ 1127 | $ 1335 | good price |
| October | $ 1156 | $ 1400 | fair price |
| November | $ 1085 | $ 1306 | good price |
| December | $ 1407 | $ 1746 the most expensive | very high price |
*great price to buy your plane ticket: if you see this price or cheaper during your flight search, go for it and buy it!
Price breakdown to travel from Vancouver to Melbourne
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Vancouver to Melbourne range from $843 to $2108. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $843 to $896), 1% at the maximum price (from $2055 to $2108). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1159 to $1212 (9% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Vancouver->Melbourne flight
There are 11 companies that serve Vancouver from Melbourne airport: WestJet, Air Canada, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Philippine Airlines, United, Cathay Pacific, Air New Zealand, China Airlines, Alaska Airlines and flair airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 50859 flights analyzed in previous years, WestJet was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (25% of the time) on the Vancouver->Melbourne route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Vancouver-Melbourne flights departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday as your departure date, you can save an average of $81. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $117.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Melbourne to Vancouver departing on a monday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a monday for your return date, you will save an average of $46. Conversely, departing from Melbourne on a thursday may cost you an additional $86.
Top prices Vancouver-Melbourne
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 17-02 to 22-02-2025 | $ 967 | layover flight with Qantas |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 18-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 799 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 01-03 to 16-03-2025 | $ 876 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 03-03 to 23-03-2025 | $ 886 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 10-03 to 21-03-2025 | $ 888 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 21-03 to 30-03-2025 | $ 966 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 01-04 to 12-04-2025 | $ 937 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 03-04 to 10-04-2025 | $ 940 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 06-04 to 13-04-2025 | $ 909 | layover flight with WestJet |
| Vancouver → Melbourne | 08-04 to 16-04-2025 | $ 775 | layover flight with WestJet |
When to book your flight Vancouver - Melbourne to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 9 to 10 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 0 to 1 month in advance.
Did you know: the price of plane tickets not only varies depending on how far in advance you book, but also on the day of the week you book! So, to maximize your chances of getting the best price for a Vancouver-Melbourne flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a wednesday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Vancouver to Melbourne, it is recommended to buy it 9 to 10 months before departure (it is then on average 1268 $, which is a saving of 169 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 0 to 1 month in advance, you will pay the full price (237 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Vancouver to Melbourne flight ticket may vary depending on your departure month. Therefore, we offer you statistics on when to book your flight month by month.
| Departure on... | How far in advance should I book? |
|---|---|
| January | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1489 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1627), 5 to 6 months ($ 1647), 6 to 7 months ($ 1609), 7 to 8 months ($ 1523), 9 to 10 months ($ 1517), 10 to 11 months ($ 1633) |
| February | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1182 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1254), 4 to 5 months ($ 1240), 5 to 6 months ($ 1233), 6 to 7 months ($ 1247), 7 to 8 months ($ 1197), 8 to 9 months ($ 1262), 10 to 11 months ($ 1185) |
| March | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1091 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1248), 3 to 4 months ($ 1262), 4 to 5 months ($ 1217), 5 to 6 months ($ 1216), 6 to 7 months ($ 1184), 7 to 8 months ($ 1172), 9 to 10 months ($ 1122), 10 to 11 months ($ 1143) |
| April | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1113 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1214), 5 to 6 months ($ 1234), 6 to 7 months ($ 1201), 7 to 8 months ($ 1141), 9 to 10 months ($ 1168), 10 to 11 months ($ 1280) |
| May | Best time: 10 to 11 months before departure (average price: 1124 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1250), 3 to 4 months ($ 1195), 4 to 5 months ($ 1172), 5 to 6 months ($ 1145), 6 to 7 months ($ 1145), 7 to 8 months ($ 1188), 8 to 9 months ($ 1177), 9 to 10 months ($ 1138) |
| June | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1383), 3 to 4 months ($ 1384), 4 to 5 months ($ 1316), 6 to 7 months ($ 1335), 7 to 8 months ($ 1402), 8 to 9 months ($ 1426), 9 to 10 months ($ 1249), 10 to 11 months ($ 1227) |
| July | Best time: 5 to 6 months before departure (average price: 1423 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1646), 3 to 4 months ($ 1508), 4 to 5 months ($ 1661), 6 to 7 months ($ 1429), 7 to 8 months ($ 1484), 8 to 9 months ($ 1518), 9 to 10 months ($ 1440), 10 to 11 months ($ 1483) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1185 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1269), 3 to 4 months ($ 1291), 4 to 5 months ($ 1254), 5 to 6 months ($ 1347), 6 to 7 months ($ 1213), 8 to 9 months ($ 1217), 9 to 10 months ($ 1204), 10 to 11 months ($ 1327) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1153 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1309), 2 to 3 months ($ 1251), 3 to 4 months ($ 1184), 4 to 5 months ($ 1269), 5 to 6 months ($ 1194), 6 to 7 months ($ 1313), 7 to 8 months ($ 1285), 9 to 10 months ($ 1221), 10 to 11 months ($ 1279) |
| October | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1234 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1284), 3 to 4 months ($ 1267), 5 to 6 months ($ 1282), 6 to 7 months ($ 1236), 7 to 8 months ($ 1341), 8 to 9 months ($ 1340), 9 to 10 months ($ 1362), 10 to 11 months ($ 1252) |
| November | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1107 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1223), 3 to 4 months ($ 1205), 4 to 5 months ($ 1181), 5 to 6 months ($ 1157), 6 to 7 months ($ 1170), 8 to 9 months ($ 1200), 9 to 10 months ($ 1134), 10 to 11 months ($ 1146) |
| December | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1542 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1684), 4 to 5 months ($ 1650), 5 to 6 months ($ 1655), 7 to 8 months ($ 1569), 8 to 9 months ($ 1550), 9 to 10 months ($ 1644), 10 to 11 months ($ 1725) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, wednesday is the day when plane tickets for Vancouver->Melbourne are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a wednesday, you will save $10. Conversely, by buying it on a monday, you may end up paying $10 more.
Vancouver to Melbourne: flight price when booking today
Information: this data is not statistics but comes from real prices collected less than 7 days ago. Some months may not be available as we do not have enough data for them.
| Month | Current price | Our opinion | |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2024 | $ 1421 $1417 to $1424 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1775 $899 to $2930 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1697 $1251 to $2449 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1283 $761 to $4012 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1052 $798 to $1639 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1070 $775 to $1283 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1326 $1036 to $2388 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1137 $1046 to $1194 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1496 $1239 to $1982 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1221 $1195 to $1272 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1197 $1195 to $1198 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1456 $1405 to $1509 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, june, july, august and september are cheaper to travel to Melbourne. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!