Vancouver to Brisbane (YVR–BNE) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
YVR–BNE is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 7,361 miles in approximately 14h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 20 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada | 7 | 789 | 14h50 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Travel Essentials
YVR: PDT · BNE: AEST
When it's 6:00 PM in Vancouver, it's 11:00 AM (next day) in Brisbane.
Canadian passport holders must obtain an Electronic Travel Authority (ETA) before entering Australia. The ETA is applied for through the Australian ETA app, costs AUD 20, and permits stays of up to 90 days per visit over a 12-month validity period. It covers tourism and business travel. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay.
The Canada Line SkyTrain connects Waterfront Station in downtown Vancouver to the airport in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 (Compass card, add-fare zone from zone 2). Trains run every 6–8 minutes from 05:00 to 01:00.Taxis to the airport from downtown cost CAD $35–45; Uber and Lyft operate from a designated ride-share zone at the Domestic and International terminals. Driving via Highway 99 South takes 20–35 minutes in normal traffic; budget more during evening rush on the Oak Street Bridge approach.
Follow signs from arrivals to the Airtrain platform. Trains to Brisbane CBD take 20 minutes, stopping at Eagle Junction, Fortitude Valley, Central, Roma Street, and South Brisbane (AUD 22.30 walk-up, or AUD 10.95-18.96 pre-booked). Services depart every 15 minutes during peak hours and run until 22:04. The last train is the last train; after that you need a taxi or ride-hail.
Uber and Didi pickup is at the designated rideshare zone on the ground transport level (AUD 25-45 to the CBD, plus AUD 4.86 airport surcharge). Standard taxis queue at the rank and cost AUD 55-80 to central Brisbane. Car rental desks are in the arrivals hall. The Gateway Motorway connects to the Gold Coast (75 minutes south) and Sunshine Coast (90 minutes north) if you are heading past the city.
Brisbane is subtropical with warm, humid summers and dry, mild winters. Summer (December-February) averages 21-30 degrees C with afternoon thunderstorms that build fast and dump heavy rain. February is the wettest month at 150mm. Heatwaves can push past 40 degrees C but are uncommon. Winter (June-August) is dry and pleasant at 10-21 degrees C with cool mornings and warm afternoons. Frost is almost unheard of.
Autumn (March-May) tapers off the humidity with daytime highs of 18-25 degrees C and clear skies. Spring (September-November) warms steadily with occasional dry, windy stretches early on. Annual rainfall is about 1150mm, concentrated in the summer wet season. Pack light layers for winter evenings and breathable clothing for summer. An umbrella earns its keep from November through March.
YVR–BNE Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from YVR to BNE
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Brisbane International Airport (BNE) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
YVR to BNE Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from YVR to BNE ranges from 14 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 7,361 miles (11,845 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
20 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 16 hours via HNL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.