Travelling from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Ontario (the location of Ontario International Airport).
To ensure you get on your flight from ONT to Vancouver, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like August? Busy periods (like summer, Thanksgiving, Christmas and spring break) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from ONT to Vancouver, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Top options include:
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
If you have a passport from United States and are travelling to Canada for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, visa and entry requirements may vary based on your reason for visiting and can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's nearest consulate or embassy before booking a cheap ticket from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver.
Travelling from central Ontario to ONT takes about 1 hour and 28 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a handy hotel close to ONT? If you've booked an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Vancouver
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver is $134. The cheapest price for a return flight is $414. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap tickets from ONT to Vancouver, book as early as possible. Airlines typically offer lower fares when flights are first made available.
Finding cheap tickets from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver is easy if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' tool to show the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Set up a Price Alert for flight tickets from ONT to Vancouver. There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price.
Make the most of the filters to find your ideal journey. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 26 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 33 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Ontario 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. Following your flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places to rest your head close to CXH. Kick back and get cosy after your flight from ONT to Vancouver at any of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Vancouver, consider whether you like a lively atmosphere or a quieter vibe.
Book your flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver for August to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from ONT to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are a couple of top-rated attractions to put on your Vancouver must-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Science World.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
Choose one of our car rentals in Vancouver and explore the city in your own time. Easily compare rates in one go to find your perfect ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flights from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver.