Flying from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) is Phoenix's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) jetting off from here.
Hop on a direct Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 3 hours 20 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city is in the UTC-8 timezone and is one hour behind Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. You can pick from 17 direct weekly services between PHX and YVR.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your flight from Phoenix to YVR.
Popular months like March or holiday periods such as spring break and Thanksgiving will mean longer waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is wise.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
You can book a direct flight from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) out of Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX).
You'll have your pick of carriers that offer direct flights from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport departing from PHX. Get on board with any of these:
The airline with the highest booking numbers between PHX and YVR is Air Canada.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrival rate on this route is WestJet.
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Phoenix to YVR with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between PHX and YVR include:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
PHX is around 5 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel close to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
80% of flights leaving Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule. Given its impressive on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of PHX.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
Split up your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport with a stop so you can recharge or perhaps go somewhere you've never been before. Some popular stopovers between Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport and YVR include:
Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (MSP)
Las Vegas Harry Reid International Airport (LAS)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
You can get to AZA from central Phoenix in approximately 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to cover the 32 kilometres or so.
Taking off bright and early? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport the day before your Phoenix to YVR flight:
The majority of flights that leave Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport arrive at their destination within the expected time frame. It maintains a high on-time performance rate of 82%.
You'll find AZA at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Have a late flight from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near YVR and get cosy, quick:
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week ahead of your Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is about 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. The time it takes to get to the centre in a taxi or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, Rs21,747 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs51,110. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Phoenix to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the lowest price in every month when searching for your Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport ticket.
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Filters make it easier to dig up a deal for your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport. Pick the airlines, flight times and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). July is the busiest month to travel to Vancouver. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in January.
Before locking in your Phoenix to YVR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the adventure rolling by checking out Downtown Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, top sights here include Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Kamloops is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. No journey is complete without a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park.