Flying from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 20 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, making Vancouver two hours behind Guadalajara.
Flights from GDL to YVR start at 14:30 — the first with Flair Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:35 with Flair Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of four weekly Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your GDL to YVR flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flair Airlines is your gateway to discovering Vancouver (and perhaps some other exciting corners of Canada!). Check out the direct flights from Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Flair Airlines.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between GDL and YVR:
Los Angeles International Airport
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport
Puerto Vallarta Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Guadalajara Airport (GDL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Rs38,103 is the best price for a one-way Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start from Rs76,778. These prices may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from GDL to YVR if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from GDL to YVR.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Guadalajara Airport (GDL)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Guadalajara Airport, data shows 77% of flights complete their journey on time.
To get to Guadalajara Airport from central Guadalajara, it takes around 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 16 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near GDL. Whether you're taking an early flight from Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are perfect:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
To lock in the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your trip.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, travel to Vancouver in March.
Before locking in your flight from Guadalajara Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from GDL to YVR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are key highlights.
