Flying from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 13 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 20 hours behind Auckland.
Choose from ten weekly Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 13:00 departure with Air Canada is the earliest available. Air New Zealand operates the latest service of the day at 20:30.
To ensure you catch your AKL to YVR flight, leave enough 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.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Air Canada has direct flights from Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air Canada.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier offering AKL to YVR flights, with 74.55% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between AKL and YVR:
San Francisco International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Auckland Airport (AKL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is Rs113,520. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs226,927. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Book ten months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from AKL to YVR.
September is the cheapest month for flights from Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Auckland Airport (AKL)
Of the departures from Auckland Airport, 69.31% arrive on time at their destination.
Auckland Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Auckland. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to AKL? If you're boarding an early flight from Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Book a hotel near YVR if you're on a late Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Vancouver and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting there by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Book your flight from Auckland Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from AKL to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are among the biggest draws.
