Flying from New York to Victoria: what you need to know
When looking for a flight from New York to Victoria, there's a nice range of airports you can start your trip from. John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are some of New York's main terminals.
Touch down at Victoria International Airport (YYJ), the chief entry point to Victoria.
Victoria is four hours behind New York and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your New York to Victoria flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Popular months like July or high seasons such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger lines at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and get to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and four hours ahead of an international departure is a wise idea.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Victoria
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap New York to Victoria flights if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
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Flying from New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your journey — and perhaps even explore a different city. When browsing New York to Victoria flights departing from John F. Kennedy International Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Top options include:
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
JFK is about 19 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 20 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to John F. Kennedy International Airport:
When it comes to John F. Kennedy International Airport's on-time performance, 74.1% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Visit friends or family or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your New York to Victoria flight, check out these options when heading out from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
You can reach EWR from central New York in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The ride on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from New York to Victoria, kick back in one of these hotels near Newark Liberty International Airport:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance of 73.3%. This figure provides insight into how often flights that depart from this airport make it to their destination on time.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can reserve a ticket from New York to Victoria leaving from LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a busy connecting point.
LGA is around 13 kilometres from central New York. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Make taking an early New York to Victoria flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to LaGuardia Airport and get to your departure gate without rushing:
LGA has a very good on-time arrivals rating of 80.0%, so there's a high chance your flight will stay on course and reach your final stop as expected.
LaGuardia Airport is located at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The distance from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 25 minutes.
Consider staying in a hotel near YYJ if you're coming in on a late flight from New York to Victoria. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Victoria International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Victoria and beyond.
To get the lowest price, book your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead of your New York to Victoria flight.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
As soon as your flight from New York to Victoria has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Victoria is approximately 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 10 minutes.
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Victoria. To skip the crowds, head to Victoria in February.
When booking your New York to Victoria tickets, consider what kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 23ºC.
Look for cheap flights from New York to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the top stays in Victoria right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Victoria:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just a couple of the popular attractions to add to your Victoria travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Victoria. Around 97 kilometres to the north, popular attractions include Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Canada, head for Surrey, about 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are key highlights.