Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Saskatoon International Airport (YXE): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Saskatoon is UTC-6, which is one hour ahead of Vancouver.
Flights from YVR to YXE start from 06:15 — the earliest with Flair Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:45 with Air Canada. In total, there are 42 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YVR to YXE flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
With direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport available through a range of airlines, getting to Saskatoon (and then other parts of Canada) is easy. Here's who you can fly nonstop with:
Air Canada is the most frequently booked airline on this route.
With 73.65% of services arriving as planned, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier offering YVR to YXE flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Saskatoon International Airport (YXE)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport flight is Rs12,666. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs26,042. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before flying. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YVR to YXE.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
Getting your hands on cheap flights from YVR to YXE is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your trip using filters. Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To get to Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it takes about 25 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Saskatoon International Airport (YXE)
If you're getting in on a late Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YXE:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Saskatoon International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Alamo, Thrifty or Dollar and experience the lesser-explored corners of Saskatoon and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Saskatoon International Airport around two weeks ahead.
Getting from Saskatoon International Airport (YXE) to central Saskatoon
Saskatoon International Airport to central Saskatoon has a drive time of around 15 minutes. It's approximately 10 kilometres away.
When to fly to Saskatoon International Airport (YXE)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Saskatoon. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Saskatoon is July, with the temperature ranging between 11ºC and 28ºC. Book your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Saskatoon International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
February has average temperatures of between -27ºC and -3ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YVR to YXE sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Saskatoon, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 483 kilometres west to Edmonton to tick off its leading attractions. From Royal Alberta Museum to Fort Edmonton Park and Alberta Legislature Building, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Regina is another standout destination in Canada and is around 241 kilometres south-east of Saskatoon. No journey is complete without a visit to Royal Saskatchewan Museum, Wascana Centre Park and Saskatchewan Legislative Building.