Travelling from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Toronto's main airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ). Explore your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) taking off from either of these.
5 hours 10 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Toronto to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Vancouver is three hours behind Toronto. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. There are 187 direct departures a week to choose from. If you prefer starting your day later, hop on the last flight with Air Canada at 11:10pm. Go for the first YYZ to YVR departure operated by Air Canada at 6am if you want to get going earlier.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Toronto to YVR.
If you're jetting off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself more time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Toronto
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart from this terminal.
Direct flights from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport are available from a good range of airlines at YYZ. Select your seat on any of these:
Most passengers prefer to fly with Air Canada from YYZ to YVR.
Among carriers operating on this route, WestJet has the best record for on-time arrivals.
Travelling from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 50 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want a relaxed start to your break? Stay near Pearson International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
63.97% of flights taking off from Pearson International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
You can arrive at YTZ from central Toronto in approximately 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport will take roughly 40 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Toronto to YVR flight, kick back in one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport:
62.09% of flights leaving Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport make it to their destination as expected.
Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF)
Kick off your adventure at Region of Waterloo International Airport (YKF) and head straight to your destination without any stops. You can book direct flights from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport from here.
Get ready for takeoff with Flair Airlines. It offers direct Toronto to YVR flight tickets from YKF.
Flair Airlines is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from YKF to YVR.
From central Toronto, YKF is around 105 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 15 minutes to reach the airport by car and 4 hours 5 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Make catching an early Toronto to Vancouver International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Region of Waterloo International Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At YKF, that figure is 63.64%.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Vancouver and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride around one week in advance of your Toronto to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It takes around 25 minutes or so to drive to the city.
Travelling by public transport takes around 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Rs14,344 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs27,611. These fares can change depending on demand.
To snag cheap flights from Toronto to YVR, book your ticket nine months ahead of your departure date.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
May is the quietest month for flights from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Toronto to YVR flight ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be hard to work out where to start. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall are popular attractions which should feature on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, check out popular attractions including Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
If you're looking to explore another major stop in Canada, head for Kamloops, about 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are highlights.
