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 $ 1373 (round trip). However, there are variations depending on the departure month. Thus, it is possible to pay for your plane ticket on average between $ 1199 (in november) and $ 1733 (in january), which is a saving of $ 175 or a surplus of $ 360 (compared to the average price) depending on the period you leave.
The analysis of all prices reveals that the most frequent price is between $1021 to $1075 and it is generally more economical to leave on a wednesday and return on a tuesday on a flight with 1 or more layovers.
Be careful, the cheapest months may correspond to unfavorable weather periods . Check out our page best time to go to Vancouver before booking your flight.
If you want to know when to book your flight at the best price, go straight to the second part of this page: When to buy your Melbourne-Vancouver plane ticket.
How are these data calculated?
We have studied a sample of 62341 airfare prices from previous years for flights to Vancouver from Melbourne and can thus establish precise and credible price variation trends based on different parameters. Of course, prices can vary from year to year, but the seasonal aspect of this data (recurrence of school holidays, events... from year to year) makes these statistics quite reliable.
Average price depending on the departure month
Data analysis:
By leaving in november, the price of the plane ticket will statistically be the cheapest ($ 1199, saving $ 175 compared to the average price over the year which is $ 1373). Conversely, january will be the most expensive ($ 1733).
Flight Melbourne-Vancouver: when is the best time to go for the best price?
| Month | Good price* | Average price | Our opinion |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $ 1483 | $ 1733 the most expensive | very high price |
| February | $ 1058 | $ 1235 | good price |
| March | $ 1078 | $ 1228 | good price |
| April | $ 1225 | $ 1451 | fair price |
| May | $ 1089 | $ 1272 | good price |
| June | $ 1141 | $ 1335 | fair price |
| July | $ 1202 | $ 1420 | fair price |
| August | $ 1137 | $ 1310 | good price |
| September | $ 1177 | $ 1382 | fair price |
| October | $ 1028 | $ 1222 | good price |
| November | $ 1006 | $ 1199 the cheapest | very good price |
| December | $ 1407 | $ 1686 | 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 $806 to $2042. 1% of tickets were purchased at the minimum price (from $806 to $860), 1% at the maximum price (from $1988 to $2042). The majority of plane tickets were purchased in the range of $1021 to $1075 (8% of tickets).
Cheapest airlines for the Melbourne->Vancouver flight
There are 13 companies that serve Melbourne from Vancouver airport: Philippine Airlines, Jetstar, Fiji Airways, Qantas, China Airlines, Virgin Australia, Air Canada, American Airlines, United, Air New Zealand, Japan Airlines, Cathay Pacific and Singapore Airlines.
Data analysis:
Of the 62341 flights analyzed in previous years, Philippine Airlines was the airline that offered the best fare most often in the flight ticket search results (23% 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 $76. On the other hand, departing on a thursday may cost you an additional $71.
Which day of the week to come back?
Data analysis:
Statistically, return flights from Vancouver to Melbourne departing on a tuesday are cheaper than on other days of the week. By choosing a tuesday for your return date, you will save an average of $43. Conversely, departing from Vancouver on a thursday may cost you an additional $56.
Top prices Melbourne-Vancouver
| Round trip | Dates | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 26-05 to 31-05-2024 | $ 815 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 01-11 to 11-11-2024 | $ 811 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 04-11 to 22-11-2024 | $ 810 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 15-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 839 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 18-11 to 25-11-2024 | $ 814 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 22-11 to 29-11-2024 | $ 806 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 07-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 815 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 10-02 to 24-02-2025 | $ 815 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 16-02 to 28-02-2025 | $ 811 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
| Melbourne → Vancouver | 17-03 to 31-03-2025 | $ 806 | layover flight with Fiji Airways |
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 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 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 1238 $, which is a saving of 135 $ 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 (275 $ 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: 3 to 4 months before departure (average price: 1636 $) Other interesting period(s): 0 to 1 month ($ 1667), 5 to 6 months ($ 1729), 9 to 10 months ($ 1654), 10 to 11 months ($ 1667) |
| February | Best time: 4 to 5 months before departure (average price: 1108 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1157), 2 to 3 months ($ 1211), 3 to 4 months ($ 1180), 5 to 6 months ($ 1162), 6 to 7 months ($ 1190), 7 to 8 months ($ 1148), 8 to 9 months ($ 1153), 9 to 10 months ($ 1179) |
| March | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1086 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1179), 3 to 4 months ($ 1185), 4 to 5 months ($ 1193), 5 to 6 months ($ 1177), 6 to 7 months ($ 1091), 7 to 8 months ($ 1175), 8 to 9 months ($ 1096), 10 to 11 months ($ 1192) |
| April | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1131 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1430), 5 to 6 months ($ 1360), 6 to 7 months ($ 1148), 8 to 9 months ($ 1228), 9 to 10 months ($ 1262), 10 to 11 months ($ 1347), 11 to 12 months ($ 1360) |
| May | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1087 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1152), 5 to 6 months ($ 1217), 6 to 7 months ($ 1201), 7 to 8 months ($ 1117), 9 to 10 months ($ 1137), 10 to 11 months ($ 1229) |
| June | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1175 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1318), 5 to 6 months ($ 1191), 6 to 7 months ($ 1253), 7 to 8 months ($ 1282), 8 to 9 months ($ 1235), 10 to 11 months ($ 1215) |
| July | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1218 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1413), 6 to 7 months ($ 1282), 7 to 8 months ($ 1277), 8 to 9 months ($ 1277), 10 to 11 months ($ 1322) |
| August | Best time: 7 to 8 months before departure (average price: 1129 $) Other interesting period(s): 4 to 5 months ($ 1306), 5 to 6 months ($ 1268), 6 to 7 months ($ 1249), 8 to 9 months ($ 1167), 9 to 10 months ($ 1212) |
| September | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1202 $) Other interesting period(s): 5 to 6 months ($ 1321), 6 to 7 months ($ 1354), 7 to 8 months ($ 1311), 9 to 10 months ($ 1249), 10 to 11 months ($ 1289) |
| October | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1111 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1193), 4 to 5 months ($ 1214), 5 to 6 months ($ 1182), 6 to 7 months ($ 1168), 7 to 8 months ($ 1142), 8 to 9 months ($ 1145), 10 to 11 months ($ 1221) |
| November | Best time: 8 to 9 months before departure (average price: 1031 $) Other interesting period(s): 1 to 2 months ($ 1134), 2 to 3 months ($ 1052), 4 to 5 months ($ 1161), 6 to 7 months ($ 1106), 7 to 8 months ($ 1087), 9 to 10 months ($ 1049), 10 to 11 months ($ 1171) |
| December | Best time: 9 to 10 months before departure (average price: 1360 $) Other interesting period(s): 2 to 3 months ($ 1614), 3 to 4 months ($ 1576), 4 to 5 months ($ 1570), 5 to 6 months ($ 1583), 6 to 7 months ($ 1580), 7 to 8 months ($ 1547), 8 to 9 months ($ 1525), 10 to 11 months ($ 1466) |
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 $17. Conversely, by buying it on a saturday, you may end up paying $17 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 2024 | $ 1368 $815 to $2419 | high price | Find a flight |
| June 2024 | $ 1515 $877 to $3992 | high price | Find a flight |
| July 2024 | $ 1653 $963 to $3518 | high price | Find a flight |
| August 2024 | $ 1319 $797 to $3197 | fair price | Find a flight |
| September 2024 | $ 1143 $875 to $2229 | very good price | Find a flight |
| October 2024 | $ 1077 $880 to $1912 | very good price | Find a flight |
| November 2024 | $ 1042 $806 to $1484 | very good price | Find a flight |
| December 2024 | $ 1390 $806 to $2379 | very good price | Find a flight |
| January 2025 | $ 1737 $922 to $2983 | fair price | Find a flight |
| February 2025 | $ 1091 $797 to $1843 | very good price | Find a flight |
| March 2025 | $ 1040 $806 to $1574 | very good price | Find a flight |
| April 2025 | $ 1538 $1178 to $4244 | high price | Find a flight |
Data analysis:
Compared to the average price, september, october, november, december, february and march are cheaper to travel to Vancouver. So it may be interesting to book now to leave during these months!