Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is Fort Lauderdale's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leaving from here.
6 hours 53 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 3 hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. There are 0 direct flights a week to pick from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with WestJet at 10:35. Opt for the first FLL to YVR departure with WestJet at 10:35 if you want to get going earlier.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from Fort Lauderdale to YVR.
Going away during a peak time like July? Popular periods (like summer, Christmas and New Year) can add another hour at check-in and security. Be extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
Take the express route from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL). Nonstop flights from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are available from here.
WestJet is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport leaving from FLL.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from Fort Lauderdale to YVR departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL), uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
FLL is around 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This useful traveller tool will give you the quickest route and available public transport options.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure lounge:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport is $187. The cheapest price for a return flight is $540. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 8 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find flight tickets from Fort Lauderdale to YVR.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you prefer a more relaxed atmosphere, go in May.
Schedule your flight from Fort Lauderdale to YVR for August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Vancouver International Airport sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
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