Jet set to Vancouver over summer from $839 return
Save $300+ by flying with Philippine Airlines instead of Air Canada.
Vancouver is a dream during summer with outdoor activities that pack a punch, such as kayaking and hiking.
Thanks to this Flight Centre deal you don't have to wait until off-peak to see and do it all, either, with flights starting at just $839 return when you fly with Philippine Airlines.
They're the cheapest available with the online travel agency, beating out Qantas by $1000+ and Air Canada for similar dates by $300+.
For those of you unfamiliar with the airline, it's the Philippine's flagship carrier. It's full-service but trips do include a mandatory layover in Manila.
Flights are available out of Sydney, Brisbane and Melbourne with Melbournians winning big this round, boasting the cheapest fares of the lot at $839 return. Sydney isn't too far behind with fares from $859 return and Brisbane trips start from $865 return.
Travel between 16 July and 20 September and you can catch all that precious summer. Hold off until 10 October - 10 December and you'll catch the city's fall foliage as well as a quieter time of year.
This sale ends 17 June unless seats sell out prior. Catch yours now by booking through Flight Centre.
How good are these fares?
- Price: Amazing. It's difficult to find flights to Vancouver for under $1,000 return. At times they will drop under $800 return on Philippine Airlines, though you'll be travelling outside of peak season. So for less than $50 more and the chance to explore the city over summer, we reckon the price is on point.
- Travel time: A sample flight of Sydney to Vancouver takes 23-hours each way, including a layover. Air Canada, on the other hand, can get you there for 14-hours direct though you'll be paying at least $300 more for this privilege.
- Airline: Great. Philippine Airlines is a full-service 4-star carrier where luggage, in-flight meals and entertainment are all complimentary.
- Travel dates/weather: Great. Peak season summer dates are included, giving this one a hot little edge. Christmas break isn't, but it rarely is included in sales as a standard.
Vancouver flights on sale through Flight Centre:
From | To | Travel dates | Return fare | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Melbourne | Vancouver | 16 Jul 2018 - 20 Sep 2018 / 10 Oct 2018 - 10 Dec 2018 | $836 | Book your flight via Flight Centre |
Sydney | Vancouver | 16 Jul 2018 - 20 Sep 2018 / 10 Oct 2018 - 10 Dec 2018 | $859 | Book your flight via Flight Centre |
Brisbane | Vancouver | 16 Jul 2018 - 20 Sep 2018 / 10 Oct 2018 - 10 Dec 2018 | $865 | Book your flight via Flight Centre |
Stephanie is the travel editor at finder.com.au and has been writing travel and lifestyle content for publications in Australia and the UK for over a decade and longs to see Vancouver one day. Perhaps this is her lucky day.
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