Travelling from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Start your travel planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) and Daxing International Airport (PKX) are Beijing's main airports.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 15 hours behind Beijing. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
Your flight from Beijing to YVR won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and possibly even visit a new city. When browsing flights from Beijing to YVR departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)
To reach PEK from central Beijing, it takes about 40 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 31 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
After a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Beijing Capital International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Depending on traffic, you can drive to PKX from central Beijing in around 1 hour and 3 minutes. The airport is approximately 56 kilometres away.
Get your holiday started early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your flight from Beijing to YVR, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Daxing International Airport:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It takes around 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport is $684. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,143. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get flight tickets from Beijing to YVR if you book early. Airlines often have some great early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price across every month when searching for your ticket from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport.
Create a Price Alert and keep track of changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. The right timing can be the key to finding flight tickets from Beijing to YVR.
Take advantage of the filters to find your ideal trip. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and number of stops.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
May is the quietest time to fly to Vancouver. Alternatively, follow the crowds and go in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport.
Schedule your flight from Beijing to YVR for August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are must-do's during your Vancouver adventure.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
Once you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Vancouver. Browse the offers and easily compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.