Travelling from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is one hour behind Grande Prairie and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YQU to YVR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months such as July, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Grande Prairie Airport (YQU) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Rs38,047 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Grande Prairie Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts at Rs65,104. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YQU to YVR, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when looking for your flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
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Handy information about Grande Prairie Airport (YQU)
Of the departures from Grande Prairie Airport, 55.06% touch down on time at their destination.
Central Grande Prairie to Grande Prairie Airport is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 50 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near YQU? If you're boarding an early flight from Grande Prairie Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel near YVR if you're taking a late Grande Prairie Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Grande Prairie Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YQU to YVR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Canada, consider Victoria, about 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key reasons to visit.
