Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Wellington International Airport (WLG): what you need to know
Wellington's timezone is UTC+13, making Wellington 20 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Give yourself enough time to catch your YVR to WLG flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer lines during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Currently, Rs166,461 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs303,651. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from YVR to WLG if you book ahead. Airlines often have some excellent early bird discounts.
If you're flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Wellington International Airport.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 35 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel close to YVR? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Wellington International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Wellington International Airport (WLG)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Vancouver International Airport to Wellington International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near WLG instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Wellington International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from mode rentals, Europcar or Big Value and find adventure across Wellington and beyond.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Wellington International Airport around four weeks before your trip.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
Wellington International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres from central Wellington. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you around 1 hour 20 minutes.
When to fly to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Wellington International Airport. To avoid the crowds, head to Wellington in January.
Before locking in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Wellington International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. January is the warmest month in Wellington, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 21ºC.
July sees average temperatures of between 7ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from YVR to WLG sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of New Zealand
Auckland is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Wellington. Around 499 kilometres away to the north, check out popular attractions including Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum.
Christchurch is another well-known destination in New Zealand and is around 322 kilometres south-west of Wellington. No journey is complete without a visit to Little River Rail Station, The Monument Track (North) and Phytofarm Herbal Learning Garden.