Statistics on Melbourne-Vancouver 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 Vancouver (from: Melbourne)
The average price to go to Vancouver from Melbourne airport is $ 1270 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1089 (in november) and $ 1579 (in january), which is a saving of $ 182 or a surplus of $ 309 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1001 to $1054 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a wednesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vancouver before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Vancouver plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 61716 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vancouver from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1089, saving $ 182 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1270). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1579).
Flight Melbourne-Vancouver: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1308 | $ 1579 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 947 | $ 1103 | good price |
| March | $ 973 | $ 1105 | good price |
| April | $ 1122 | $ 1281 | fair price |
| May | $ 1014 | $ 1201 | good price |
| June | $ 1056 | $ 1260 | fair price |
| July | $ 1166 | $ 1396 | fair price |
| August | $ 1066 | $ 1255 | fair price |
| September | $ 1084 | $ 1299 | fair price |
| October | $ 987 | $ 1170 | good price |
| November | $ 935 | $ 1089 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1307 | $ 1504 | 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 Melbourne to Vancouver
Data analysis:
The prices for flights from Melbourne to Vancouver range from $790 to $1897. 2% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $791 to $843), 1% at the maximum price (from $1844 to $1897). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1001 to $1054 (10% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Vancouver flight
There are 11 companies that serve Melbourne from Vancouver airport: Jetstar, Philippine Airlines, Fiji Airways, Qantas, Air Canada, China Airlines, American Airlines, Virgin Australia, Japan Airlines, Air New Zealand and United.
Data analysis:
Of the 61716 flights analyzed in previous years, Jetstar was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (26% of the time) on the Melbourne->Vancouver route.
Which day of the week to leave?
Data analysis:
Statistically, Melbourne-Vancouver flights departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday as your departure date, you can save an average of $53. On the other hand, departing on a saturday may cost you an additional $61.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Vancouver to Melbourne departing on a wednesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a wednesday for your return date, you will save an average of $35. Conversely, departing from Vancouver on a thursday may cost you an additional $47.
Top prices Melbourne-Vancouver
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 02-02 to 09-02-2025 | $ 827 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 03-02 to 10-02-2025 | $ 828 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 07-02 to 23-02-2025 | $ 892 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 09-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 788 | layover flight with Jetstar |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 11-02 to 25-02-2025 | $ 899 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 14-02 to 27-02-2025 | $ 859 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 19-02 to 26-02-2025 | $ 918 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 10-03 to 19-03-2025 | $ 891 | layover flight with United |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 18-03 to 28-03-2025 | $ 916 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 10-09 to 17-09-2025 | $ 899 | layover flight with Philippine Airlines |
When to book your flight Melbourne - Vancouver to get the cheapest price?
Statistically, you will make the biggest savings by buying your plane ticket between 8 to 9 months in advance. However, you may end up paying a high price if you book between 11 to 12 months 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 Melbourne-Vancouver flight, it is recommended to book your ticket on a sunday.
How far in advance should I buy my flight?
Data analysis:
To get the cheapest flight ticket from Melbourne to Vancouver, it is recommended to buy it 8 to 9 months before departure (it is then on average 1176 $, which is a saving of 94 $ compared to the overall average price). On the other hand, if you buy your ticket 11 to 12 months in advance, you will pay the full price (359 $ more than the average price).
Depending on the departure month
The best time to buy your Melbourne to Vancouver 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: 0 to 1 month before departure (average price: 1423 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1547), 2 to 3 months ($ 1563), 3 to 4 months ($ 1560), 4 to 5 months ($ 1528), 5 to 6 months ($ 1511), 6 to 7 months ($ 1539) |
| February | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 958 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1040), 3 to 4 months ($ 1082), 4 to 5 months ($ 1055), 5 to 6 months ($ 1056), 6 to 7 months ($ 1052), 7 to 8 months ($ 1077), 8 to 9 months ($ 1082) |
| March | Best time: 6 to 7 months before departure (average price: 1024 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1091), 3 to 4 months ($ 1060), 5 to 6 months ($ 1104), 7 to 8 months ($ 1063), 8 to 9 months ($ 1059), 9 to 10 months ($ 1065) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1111 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1268), 6 to 7 months ($ 1143), 8 to 9 months ($ 1155), 9 to 10 months ($ 1229), 10 to 11 months ($ 1266) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1034 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1168), 3 to 4 months ($ 1200), 4 to 5 months ($ 1055), 5 to 6 months ($ 1121), 6 to 7 months ($ 1161), 7 to 8 months ($ 1053), 9 to 10 months ($ 1056), 10 to 11 months ($ 1180) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1044 $) Other interesting period(s): 3 to 4 months ($ 1190), 4 to 5 months ($ 1136), 5 to 6 months ($ 1058), 6 to 7 months ($ 1096), 7 to 8 months ($ 1213), 8 to 9 months ($ 1107), 10 to 11 months ($ 1139) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1187 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1343), 5 to 6 months ($ 1346), 6 to 7 months ($ 1228), 7 to 8 months ($ 1257), 8 to 9 months ($ 1263), 10 to 11 months ($ 1262) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1050 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1191), 2 to 3 months ($ 1233), 5 to 6 months ($ 1142), 6 to 7 months ($ 1170), 8 to 9 months ($ 1100), 9 to 10 months ($ 1193), 10 to 11 months ($ 1245) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1123 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1275), 2 to 3 months ($ 1226), 3 to 4 months ($ 1257), 5 to 6 months ($ 1295), 6 to 7 months ($ 1224), 7 to 8 months ($ 1234), 9 to 10 months ($ 1141), 10 to 11 months ($ 1255) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1086 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1125), 3 to 4 months ($ 1147), 4 to 5 months ($ 1144), 5 to 6 months ($ 1132), 6 to 7 months ($ 1148), 7 to 8 months ($ 1119), 8 to 9 months ($ 1117) |
| November | Best time: 2 to 3 months before departure (average price: 988 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1057), 3 to 4 months ($ 1067), 4 to 5 months ($ 1069), 5 to 6 months ($ 1087), 6 to 7 months ($ 1050), 7 to 8 months ($ 1066), 8 to 9 months ($ 1011), 9 to 10 months ($ 1029) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1333 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1500), 3 to 4 months ($ 1428), 4 to 5 months ($ 1446), 5 to 6 months ($ 1466), 6 to 7 months ($ 1426), 8 to 9 months ($ 1496), 10 to 11 months ($ 1438) |
What day of the week should I book my flight ticket?
Data analysis:
Statistically, sunday is the day when plane tickets for Melbourne->Vancouver are the cheapest. So, by buying your plane ticket on a sunday, you will save $5. Conversely, by buying it on a thursday, you may end up paying $11 more.
Melbourne to Vancouver: 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 | $ 1224 $998 to $1727 | high price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1588 $1027 to $2677 | high price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1449 $969 to $2213 | very good price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 976 $730 to $1565 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1091 $871 to $1774 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1237 $943 to $1723 | very good price | Find a flight |
| May 2025 | $ 1151 $962 to $2002 | very good price | Find a flight |
| June 2025 | $ 1172 $1016 to $1620 | very good price | Find a flight |
| July 2025 | $ 1298 $1025 to $2621 | very good price | Find a flight |
| August 2025 | $ 1243 $1019 to $1568 | very good price | Find a flight |
| September 2025 | $ 1145 $899 to $1733 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2025 | $ 1060 $955 to $1271 | very good price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, january, february, march, april, may, june, july, august, september and october are cheaper to travel to Vancouver. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!