Flying from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport (ONT): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport (ONT). Check out your options for departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Ontario International Airport is located in Ontario. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to ONT, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more people on the move during high season, it's wise to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will help you deal with longer queues.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your travels? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport or aren't a fan of being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Catching an early morning flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to ONT flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from central Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you're going by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Ontario International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations as expected. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Consider booking a hotel close to ONT if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and say goodnight sooner:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with an Ontario International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Dollar, Fox - Rent A Car or Thrifty and chase adventure across Ontario and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride around three weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Ontario International Airport flight.
ONT is located at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Getting from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to central Ontario
Ontario International Airport to the centre of Ontario is about 5 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a cab, plan in advance to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
Right now, Rs40,618 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs69,168. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to ONT, book ahead. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport (ONT)
May is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport (ONT), while August is the busiest. Figure out the best time to visit Ontario based on whether you want a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Ontario is August, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 35ºC. Book your Vancouver to ONT flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 4ºC and 23ºC.
More about Ontario
Start your Ontario trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Ontario International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Conservation Park and Citizens Business Bank Arena are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Ontario travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Scandia.
Explore more of the United States
You've visited Ontario, now it's time to explore other parts of the United States. Journey around 153 kilometres south to San Diego to check off its leading attractions. From San Diego Zoo to San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum, your itinerary will be busy.
If you want to check out another corner of the United States, consider Bakersfield, about 193 kilometres north-west of Ontario. Kern County Museum, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Park and BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir are the start of reasons to visit.
