Cheap Flights to Vancouver

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Perth to Vancouver flights $1019 $1809
Gold Coast to Vancouver flights   $1309
Melbourne to Vancouver flights   $1310
Brisbane to Vancouver flights   $1323
Sydney to Vancouver flights   $1380
Cairns to Vancouver flights   $1453
Adelaide to Vancouver flights   $1730
Townsville to Vancouver flights   $2327
Route One Way Return
Hawaii to Vancouver flights $293  

Prices last updated: 11 Jul 2026 12:05


Cheapest Time of Year to Fly to Vancouver

Return fares to Vancouver by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.

Aug 2026
$1,120
Sep 2026
$1,107
Oct 2026
$1,146
Nov 2026
$1,208
Dec 2026
$1,887
Jan 2027
$1,971
Feb 2027
$1,567
Mar 2027
$1,707
Apr 2027
$1,615
May 2027
$1,730

The cheapest month to fly to Vancouver is September 2026, with return fares from $1,107 — 44% cheaper than the most expensive month (January 2027, from $1,971).

When Should You Fly to Vancouver?

Based on the fares we've tracked, September is typically the cheapest month to fly to Vancouver, with return fares from $1,107. January is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $1,971 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.

Across the year, return fares to Vancouver average around $1,506. If you can travel in the off-peak months of September, August and October, you'll generally pay up to 26% less than the yearly average.


Cheapest Prices for Return Flights to Vancouver

These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Vancouver

August 2026
$1,120
September 2026
$1,107
October 2026
$1,146
November 2026
$1,208
December 2026
$1,887
January 2027
$1,971
February 2027
$1,567
March 2027
$1,707
April 2027
$1,615
May 2027
$1,730

Average Prices for Return Flights to Vancouver

These are the average prices for return airfares to Vancouver

August 2026
$2,969
September 2026
$3,122
October 2026
$2,946
November 2026
$2,718
December 2026
$3,749
January 2027
$3,651
February 2027
$2,785
March 2027
$2,796
April 2027
$3,132
May 2027
$2,899

Frequently Asked Questions about flying to Vancouver

When is the cheapest time to travel to Vancouver?

The cheapest month to travel is typically September.

How much do return flights to Vancouver cost?

The best price we found for a return flight to Vancouver is $1310.

What is the cheapest date to fly to Vancouver?

Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Vancouver is 21 November 2026.

What is the cheapest airline that flys to Vancouver?

Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Vancouver is Fiji Airways.

Which airlines fly direct to Vancouver?

American Airlines, Air Canada, Qantas and WestJet fly direct.

How long does a direct flight to Vancouver take?

The shortest direct flight usually takes 13 hours and 29 minutes.

What is the IATA airport code for Vancouver?

The IATA code for Vancouver is YVR. It is located in Canada at coordinates 49.19355, -123.1811.

When should you book flights to Vancouver?

From our data, you should book flights to Vancouver 60 days out.


Getting to central Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver Airport is on Sea Island, about 12 km south-west of downtown. The Canada Line SkyTrain connects directly from inside the terminal, making it one of the easier airport transfers in North America.

  • Canada Line (SkyTrain) runs from the terminal to downtown Vancouver in about 25 minutes. Key stops include Yaletown-Roundhouse, Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront. Trains run every 6 to 10 minutes from about 5 am to 1 am. A YVR AddFare surcharge applies on top of the standard fare for trips starting at the airport. This surcharge does not apply on the return trip.
  • Taxis queue at Level 2 of domestic and international arrivals. The ride to downtown takes about 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. No tolls on the main routes.
  • Uber and Lyft both operate at YVR from designated pickup zones.

The Canada Line is almost always the best option for downtown. If you are heading to North Vancouver, take the SeaBus ferry from Waterfront station.


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