Cheap flights from Perth (PER) to Victoria (YYJ)

Victoria, British Columbia is one of Canada's prettiest small cities — Butchart Gardens, a walkable harbourfront, and easy day trips into the rest of Vancouver Island. It's also about as far from Perth as you can fly on this planet, so a bit of route planning goes a long way.

There's no nonstop flight anywhere near this route, and Victoria's own airport isn't a long-haul gateway — you'll always transit through Vancouver or a similar hub. Here's the realistic way to plan it.

Which airlines fly direct from Perth to Victoria?

None — this is strictly a multi-stop journey. The typical routing is Perth to an eastern Australian gateway like Sydney or Melbourne with Qantas, then a long trans-Pacific flight to Vancouver (YVR) with a carrier such as Air Canada, Qantas or an Asian-hub connection via Hong Kong or Tokyo with Cathay Pacific or ANA, followed by a short final hop from Vancouver to Victoria (YYJ) with Air Canada Jazz — or, if you'd rather skip the last flight, a scenic floatplane or ferry transfer straight into downtown Victoria.

Flight time from Perth to Victoria?

All up, including transits, plan on around 22 hr 6 min — this is a genuinely long-haul trip with at least two stops, so build in a comfortable connection window rather than cutting it close, especially on the final Vancouver–Victoria leg.

Average price of flights between Perth and Victoria

Fares for the full journey typically start from around . Because it's a multi-leg trip across the Pacific, pricing can vary a lot by which hub and alliance you route through — comparing a few combinations is worth the extra few minutes.

Cheapest time to fly to Victoria

Victoria's shoulder seasons — April to May and September to October — combine milder weather with lower trans-Pacific fares than the June–August peak, when Canadian summer travel pushes prices up on every leg of the journey.

Where is the airport in Victoria?

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) sits in Sidney, on the Saanich Peninsula, about 25 km (roughly a 30-minute drive) north of downtown Victoria — taxis, rideshare and airport shuttle buses all run the route. If you're connecting via Vancouver instead of flying the last leg, note that Harbour Air and Seair also run floatplane services straight between downtown Vancouver and Victoria's Inner Harbour in around 30–35 minutes, and BC Ferries connects Swartz Bay (near YYJ) with the mainland if you'd rather travel by road and water.

Visa and passport requirements for Australians flying to Victoria

Australian passport holders need an Electronic Travel Authorisation (eTA) to fly into Canada — it's a quick online application (a few Canadian dollars), usually approved within minutes to a day, and stays valid for up to 5 years or until your passport expires, covering stays of up to 6 months. Smartraveller currently rates Canada as "exercise normal safety precautions," Australia's lowest advisory level, though it's worth checking for any city-specific notices before you travel.

Time difference between Perth and Victoria

Victoria runs on Pacific Time, which sits 15 hours behind Perth while Canada's daylight saving is in effect (roughly mid-March to early November), widening to 16 hours behind once Canada switches back to standard time — Perth itself doesn't observe daylight saving, so all of that shift comes from the Canadian side.

Our tips for getting the best price on flights

Long-haul, multi-stop routes like this reward some flexibility:

• Compare routing via Sydney/Melbourne–Vancouver against connections through an Asian hub like Hong Kong or Tokyo — total price and total travel time can both shift a lot depending on the combination.
• Book the final Vancouver–Victoria hop (or ferry/floatplane) at the same time as your main ticket where possible, so your connection times are realistic.
• Fly shoulder season (spring or autumn) for noticeably lower fares than the Canadian summer peak.
• Set a Price Alert on Traveloka and book once fares dip rather than settling for the first price you see.
• Build at least a 2–3 hour buffer at your transit hub — on a trip this long, a missed connection is expensive to fix.

Why trust Traveloka with your flight booking?

We make it easier to piece together a long-haul, multi-leg trip like this:

• Compare fares and routings across multiple hubs and alliances in one search
• Easy Reschedule if your plans change before departure
• Secure payment in AUD, with transparent pricing across every leg
• 24/7 customer support if a connection is delayed anywhere along the way
• Price Alerts so you can time your booking to the market, not guesswork

Ready for your Victoria adventure?

Between the gardens, the whale watching, and the easy island pace, Victoria is worth the long way round. Compare your Perth to Victoria options on Traveloka and find a routing that suits your dates and budget.