Flying from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Around 10 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver.
Kansai International Airport is located in Osaka. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 16 hours behind Osaka.
With 4 weekly flights between the two airports, Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 18:00. If you're eager to get more out of your day before you fly, the latest departure from KIX to YVR is with Air Canada at 19:30.
Give yourself enough time to get on your flight from KIX to Vancouver. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You can book a nonstop flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver. Begin your trip at KIX and touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver.
Think about adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from KIX to Vancouver. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for the departures. Take a break from travelling at one of these popular airports:
Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Narita International Airport (NRT)
To enter Canada for tourism purposes, you'll need an ETA if you have a passport from Japan. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need further documentation depending on the purpose and length of your stay. Always check the latest guidelines before booking your cheap ticket from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver.
To reach KIX from central Osaka, it takes about 44 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to KIX:
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Vancouver
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver is $496. The cheapest price for a return flight is $1,069. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Book 9 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KIX to Vancouver.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 33 minutes when travelling by public transport.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. Once you've hopped off your flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel using public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
There are some great places ready to welcome you near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from KIX to Vancouver at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver. To escape the crowds, visit Vancouver in May when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from KIX to Vancouver sometime then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
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