United Airlines has dropped the price of their flights from Vancouver to Sydney, Australia down to $982 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights have 1 stop each way in San Francisco.

Yes, we would all prefer a nonstop flight, although these are undercutting the cheapest nonstop prices throughout 2024/2025 by about 40%.

Vancouver to Melbourne, Australia is available for $127 more.

Availability for travel

September, October, November, first half of December 2024

January, February, March, April, May, June 2025

How to find and book this deal

1. Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Sydney, Australia

Google Flights: Vancouver to Melbourne, Australia

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.

- Browse for the cheapest dates by adjusting the trip length at the bottom.

- Look for the dates that are $993 roundtrip.

2. Go to Kayak or Skyscanner

3. Search for a flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Sydney, Australia (SYD)

- Try the same dates you found on Google Flights.

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United Airlines has dropped the price of their flights from Vancouver to Charlotte, North Carolina and Dallas, Texas down to $277 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights have 1 stop each way.

Charlotte: Does not have nonstop flights from Vancouver.

Dallas: Nonstop flights are available from Vancouver but are almost always in the $800s roundtrip.
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Availability for travel

September, October, November 2024

January, February, March, April, May, June 2025

How to find and book this deal

1. Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Charlotte, NC

Google Flights: Vancouver to Dallas, TX

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.

- Browse for the cheapest dates by adjusting the trip length at the bottom.

- Look for the dates that are $277 roundtrip

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There are currently flights available from Vancouver, Victoria, or Nanaimo to Hawaii for under $359 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights from Vancouver are non-stop both ways. The flights from Victoria or Nanaimo have 1 stop in Vancouver each way.

Vancouver to Honolulu, Oahu (HNL)

- $349-$359 roundtrip in November, December, January, early February

Vancouver to Kahului, Maui (OGG)

- $359 roundtrip in October, November, early December

Vancouver to Lihue, Kauai (LIH)

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Vancouver to Kona, The Big Island (KOA)

- $349 roundtrip in late October and November (limited dates)
- $369 roundtrip in January, early February (limited dates)

Victoria to Honolulu, Oahu (HNL)

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Victoria to Kahului, Maui (OGG)

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Victoria to Lihue, Kauai (LIH)

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Victoria to Kona, The Big Island (KOA)

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Nanaimo to Kahului, Maui (OGG)

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How to find and book this deal

1. Try one of the following Google Flights searches:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Honolulu, Oahu, Hawaii (HNL)

Google Flights: Vancouver to Kahului, Maui, Hawaii (OGG)

Google Flights: Vancouver to Kauai, Lihue, Hawaii (LIH)

Google Flights: Vancouver to Kona (The Big Island), Hawaii (KOA)

Google Flights: Victoria to Honolulu, Oahu Hawaii (OGG)

Google Flights: Victoria to Kahului, Maui, Hawaii (OGG)

Google Flights: Victoria to Lihue, Kauai, Hawaii (LIH)

Google Flights: Victoria to Kona, The Big Island, Hawaii (KOA)

Google Flights: Nanaimo to Kahului, Maui, Hawaii (OGG)

2. In Google Flights, click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.

- Adjust the trip length at the bottom to explore for the cheapest date combinations.

3. Go to Kayak or Skyscanner and try the same destination and dates.

The price should be cheaper than what you see on Google Flights.

Hotel Deals in Hawaii

Places to stay in Hawaii with great reviews start at around $190 CAD per night.

Try this search on Kayak

You can sort by price near the top of the results.

WestJet has dropped the price of their flights from Vancouver to Orlando, Florida down to $339 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights are nonstop both ways.

NOTE: This is WestJet's 'Econo Class' price, which includes carry-on in the price.

UPDATE - These are currently $389 roundtrip. Dates throughout 2025 are also now available.

Availability for travel

Late October, November, first half of December 2024

How to find and book this deal

1. Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Orlando

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.

- Browse for the cheapest dates by adjusting the trip length at the bottom.

- Look for the dates that are $340 roundtrip

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WestJet has dropped the price of their off-season flights from Vancouver to Paris, France down to between $586 and $650 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights have 1 stop in Calgary each way.

The fastest flights have about a 90 minute layover each way.

You can also find 1-stop flights from...

Abbotsford (YXX) for $560 CAD roundtrip.

Comox (YQQ) for $565 CAD roundtrip.

Nanaimo (YCD) for $576 CAD roundtrip

Victoria (YYJ) for $586 CAD roundtrip.

You can also find flights from larger hub cities like Paris to warmer places in Southern Europe, the Mediterranean, and even North Africa for under ~$150 CAD roundtrip.

For example Paris to Morocco is often available for $90 to $150 roundtrip. While November or March may be chilly in Paris, it's a perfect time to visit Morocco.

Availability for travel

October, November, December 2024

January, February, March 2025

How to find and book this deal

Step 1

- Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Paris, France

Step 2:

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view.

- Adjust the trip length at the bottom to browse for cheap date combinations.

- Look for the dates that are $633-$670 roundtrip.

Step 3:

- Go to Skyscanner or Kayak

- Try the same dates you found on Google Flights.

- The price will be cheaper than what is showing on Google Flights.

You can find flights from larger hub cities like Paris to warmer places in Southern Europe and the Mediterranean for under ~$150 CAD roundtrip

1. Try this Google Flights search to places in Southern Europe and along the Mediterranean for under $150 CAD roundtrip.

screenshot from Skyscanner

Zipair has loaded their schedule for flights operating between November 2024 and March 2025.

Similar to when they first introduced their flights, they are offering nonstop flights between Vancouver and Tokyo, Japan (NRT) for $679 to $899 CAD roundtrip.

The nonstop flights are in and out of Tokyo's Narita Airport (NRT).

Zipair is a subsidiary of Japan Airlines.

Things to note about Zipair:

- Zipair aims to offer flights to Japan that are significantly cheaper than their competitors (Air Canada, ANA, and Japan Airlines here in Vancouver).

(Note: Zipair is actually owned by Japan Airlines).

However, Zipair does not include *anything* in their base fares, other than a small piece of hand luggage. Seat selection, actual carry-on, checked bags, and even meals are all extra.

- If you want to quickly compare Zipair against their competitors, add about $220 CAD roundtrip to their cheapest prices. This is the typical cost of their 'Value' or 'Flex Biz' packages which includes things like carry-on or a checked bag and seat selection.

- So as of right now, these flights are really around $679 + $220 roundtrip, or $899 CAD roundtrip. For comparison, the cheapest prices with Air Canada, ANA, and Japan Airlines for a nonstop flight are currently $1470 CAD roundtrip.

Zipair 'Full Flat' Class

Zipair also offers something called 'Full Flat'' class with lie-flat seats that are significantly cheaper than Business Class fares offered by competitors.

But again, this Full Flat class is stripped down to it's bare minimum. Full Flat is essentially Economy with a better seat. That's all you get.

You still need to pay extra for things that would normally be included on a typical Business Class flight (bags, seat selection, and inflight meals).

Priority check-in, baggage handling or boarding, and lounge access are also not included.

Also note that in Full Flat there are no built in screens. You bring your own device and stream entertainment wirelessly.

Availability for travel

Late October, November, December 2024

January, February, March 2025

How to find and book this deal

1. Go to the ZIPAir website

2. Change the currency from $USD to $CAD (near the top right of the page)

3. Search for a flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Tokyo, Japan (NRT)

4. Try dates starting in late October 2024.

Most dates between late October 2024 and February 2025 are currently $360 on the way there and $320 on the way home. Dates in March are $87 more roundtrip.

5. You can also try starting with this Google Flights search. Click on the departure date box to explore for the cheapest dates.

American Airlines has dropped the price of their flights from Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil down to $754 CAD roundtrip including taxes.

The flights have 1 stop in Dallas each way.

At one point, Brazil was going to bring back their visa requirement for Canadians. But that has been delayed until at least April 2025.

Availability for travel

September, October, November 2024

How to find and book this deal

1. Start with the following Google Flights search:

Google Flights: Vancouver to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

- Click on the departure date box to open up the calendar view and browse for cheap date combinations.

- Adjust the trip length at the bottom.

- Look for the dates that are $754 roundtrip

2. Go to Skyscanner

3. Search for a flight from Vancouver (YVR) to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil (GIG)

- Try the same dates you found on Google Flights.

screenshot from Skyscanner