Travelling from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is four hours behind Porto Alegre, where Salgado Filho International Airport is located.
Leave plenty of time to catch your POA to Vancouver flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during high season in general.
Located around 6 kilometres from the centre of Porto Alegre, POA can be reached in about 20 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near POA:
Of the flights that depart from Salgado Filho International Airport, 76.68% arrive on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Salgado Filho International Airport (POA) to Vancouver
The best price we've seen for a one-way Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver flight is Rs127,067. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs262,496. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from POA to Vancouver, book in advance. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver takes around 25 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long 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 outlets you can book with here.
For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from POA to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 15 minutes or so.
There are some great places to call home for the night near CXH. Settle in and get cosy after your POA to Vancouver flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CXH a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and get going.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre in a taxi or ride-share once you've stepped off your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver.
The journey takes around 1 hour 30 minutes if you use public transport.
If you don't want to make the journey to the centre, head for a hotel close to YXX. Settle in at one of these stays after your POA to Vancouver flight:
Put yourself in the driver's seat of the next leg of your trip by picking up an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise make getting on the road smooth sailing.
Plan ahead and reap the rewards. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Carefully consider your travel dates before securing your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver. The city comes alive during peak season, but prices are generally higher and top attractions can get busy. Plan your trip to Vancouver in low season if you prefer a quieter vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from POA to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Salgado Filho International Airport to Vancouver, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to work out where to start. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are top attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to tick off its leading attractions. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without visiting Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.