Travelling from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport (WLG): What you need to know
When looking for your flight from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport (WLG), there's a good range of airports you can jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are Vancouver's major terminals.
The timezone in Wellington is UTC+13, which is 20 hours ahead of Vancouver. Wellington International Airport is located in Wellington.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to WLG. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
If you're taking off during a bank holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
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 by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Searching for a comfortable hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping just around the corner from the terminal:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to WLG flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Wellington International Airport flight:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how frequently flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Wellington International Airport (WLG)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near WLG and fast-forward to bedtime:
Follow your own route 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.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Wellington International Airport flight.
Getting from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to central Wellington
The centre of Wellington is around 8 kilometres from Wellington International Airport. Travel times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
At the moment, Rs164,662 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs337,444. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to WLG, book ahead. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights are first released.
Cheap Vancouver to Wellington International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across the month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport (WLG)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport (WLG). July is when most people travel to Wellington. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Lock in a Vancouver to WLG flight ticket departing in January if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Wellington to range from 13ºC to 21ºC.
July sees temperatures of between 7ºC and 12ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Wellington
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Wellington right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Wellington International Airport:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Hobbit's Hideaway and Wellington Botanic Gardens are leading attractions which should be on any good Wellington itinerary.
Explore more of New Zealand
Palmerston North is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen Wellington. Around 129 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Willowbank Reserve, New Zealand Rugby Museum and Upper Turitea Green Corridor.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Wellington, Hastings is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience major highlights starting with Cherry blossom forest, Cornwall Park and Hastings City Art Gallery.