Travelling from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver and Fresno (where Fresno Yosemite International Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch on arrival.
To ensure you catch your flight from FAT to Vancouver, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Getting on a plane during a peak time like July? High seasons (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and possibly even tour another city. When browsing flights from FAT to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
You don't need a visa for Canada if you have a passport from United States and are visiting for tourism purposes. Visa and travel documentation requirements are subject to changes or updates. So before booking your cheap tickets from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver, check with your airline and your destination country's local embassy or consulate for the latest information.
The journey from central Fresno to FAT takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to FAT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Fresno Yosemite International Airport (FAT) to Vancouver
$256 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $526. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from FAT to Vancouver if you book ahead. Airlines often have some great early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver is more likely if you're flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to show the lowest fares across the month and land a great deal.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. With your own car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
It'll take around 33 minutes to get there by public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Following your flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take around 16 minutes.
After your flight from FAT to Vancouver, rest your head at a hotel near CXH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month to hop on a flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Vancouver, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Lock in your flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from FAT to Vancouver around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Fresno Yosemite International Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are popular attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
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