Book a trip from Vancouver to Melbourne with Cathay Pacific

Flight route information

Cathay Pacific offers flights to Melbourne Airport (MEL) from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), with a layover in Hong Kong. Flights from YVR to MEL take around 23 hours 30 minutes, including the layover, and bring you to Terminal 2 in Melbourne.

Upon your arrival in Melbourne

Taxis are a convenient transportation option to get downtown as you will get there in approximately 30 minutes. The SkyBus can also be found at the airport and will take you to the city centre in under 25 minutes.

A brief introduction to Melbourne

Home to a diverse dining scene, renowned art institutes, and vibrant neighbourhoods, Melbourne has plenty to offer those who visit.

To sample the city’s delicious food, visit the neighbourhoods of Carlton and Richmond, which boast some of the best chefs in the country and are home to a wide range of international cuisine.

Melbourne’s laneways are also well worth a visit. These alleyways are rich in culture and boast trendy cafes serving up different blends of tasty coffees. Some of the best coffee shops can be found on Degraves Street, Collins Street, and Little Bourke Street. Here, you can order a hot flat white while enjoying the setlist of a local band.

The city is also renowned for its many art galleries, such as the National Gallery of Victoria, Australian Centre for Contemporary Art, and Heide Museum of Modern Art. History lovers will also appreciate the Melbourne Museum as it is the largest museum in the Southern Hemisphere.

Flying to Melbourne with Cathay Pacific

Book your Vancouver to Melbourne flight with Cathay Pacific to enjoy the world class hospitality of our attentive crew, who add a touch of warmth to your inflight experience. Our modern aircraft are designed with your convenience and comfort in mind, and we have ranked in the top 10 of Skytrax's 'World's Best Airline Cabin Cleanliness' list for five consecutive years.

Why you should book directly with Cathay Pacific

Booking directly with Cathay Pacific means customisable bookings, round-the-clock support, bank rebates, and much more. Best of all, you don’t have to worry about any hidden fees or service charges courtesy of our transparent booking system.

Inflight experiences

When you fly with Cathay Pacific, you will enjoy the culinary delights of our inflight dining menu, which is curated to suit a variety of tastes. Be sure to complement your meal with a glass of wine from our award-winning wine selection. Our inflight content library, complete with the latest Hollywood films, TV box sets, and popular podcasts, will also be available throughout the flight so you can sit back, relax, and be thoroughly entertained. Find out what’s playing on your flight.