Travelling from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Victoria's main airports, Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) or Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) jetting off from either of these.
The average length of a direct flight from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport is 31 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Victoria. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
The busiest route is from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), with 142 direct services every week. If you'd like to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYJ to YVR is the 06:00 Air Canada service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 21:20 with Air Canada.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Victoria to YVR. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) take off from this terminal.
Top carriers that operate direct flights from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport departing YYJ include:
YYJ is around 27 kilometres from central Victoria. To help you work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This handy travel app will show you the quickest route and your public transport options.
Want a handy hotel near Victoria International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YVR:
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 get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
For a one-way ticket from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport, $52 is the cheapest price. You can also book a return flight from just $92. These are currently the lowest fares and may differ depending on availability.
8 months before your departure is the best time to find flight tickets from Victoria to YVR.
To get the best price on your tickets from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport, book your trip for May (it's when flights are cheapest). Travel dates flexible? Use the 'Whole month' search tool to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the best time to visit Vancouver, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Before locking in your flight from Victoria to YVR, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from Victoria to Vancouver International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
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