Travelling from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is three hours behind Knoxville, where McGhee Tyson Airport is located. Vancouver observes the UTC-7 timezone.
For a relaxed start to your TYS to Vancouver flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're travelling during a bank holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
To get to TYS from central Knoxville, it'll take around 20 minutes by car. It's roughly 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near TYS. Whether you're taking an early flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are all about convenience:
Of the flights that depart from McGhee Tyson Airport, 78.98% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
The address for TYS is 2055 Alcoa Highway.
How to find the cheapest flights from McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) to Vancouver
The best price we've found for a one-way McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver flight is Rs72,185. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs95,071. Bear in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from TYS to Vancouver, book early. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
Landing cheap tickets from McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to get the best prices across the month and walk away with a sweet deal.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from TYS to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is about 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
Travelling by public transport will take around 15 minutes.
After stepping off your TYS to Vancouver flight, unwind at a hotel close to CXH. These are some great options that'll help you get into relaxation mode:
In general, the earlier you book, the better the prices and selection of vehicles. Reserve your ride from CXH once you know your travel dates.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Step off your flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver and go straight to your hotel or start discovering the city right away. The centre of Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and usually takes 1 hour to reach driving.
Public transport can get you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make your way to the centre, choose a hotel close to YXX. Make yourself comfortable at one of these options after your TYS to Vancouver flight:
Take control of the next chapter of your journey by picking up an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise are some companies you can book with.
If you're after a vehicle with specific features, book your ride from YXX around one week ahead of your flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver. This gives you a better shot at getting your preferred car, on top of a better deal.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Before you book your flights from McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver, consider which time of year works best for you. Peak season in Vancouver offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper deals on hotels and fewer crowds.
Book a McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for a cheap ticket from TYS to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from McGhee Tyson Airport to Vancouver, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are just two of the major attractions to put on your Vancouver travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Science World.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No trip is complete without experiencing Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
