Flying from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport (YWL): What you need to know
Start your travels at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) departing from either of these.
The average length of a direct Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport flight is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Vancouver and Williams Lake (where Williams Lake Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.
The busiest route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Williams Lake Airport (YWL), with 13 direct services every week. If you want to be on your way right away, the earliest flight from YVR to YWL is the 8:45am Pacific Coastal Airlines option. If you need some extra time before takeoff, the final departure is at 3:40pm with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
Leave plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to YWL. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
High season means busier airports, so show up even earlier. Give yourself at least two hours before a domestic flight and four hours for an international journey to keep to your schedule.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport (YWL) take off from this terminal.
You can travel on a direct flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport with Pacific Coastal Airlines. This popular carrier offers services from YVR.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between YVR and YWL is Pacific Coastal Airlines.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is the leading carrier for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
71.77% of flights leaving from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your Vancouver to YWL flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels near Abbotsford Airport and get to the check-in counter without rushing:
Flights that depart from YXX make it to their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Williams Lake Airport (YWL)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport? Don't let your travel day stretch into tomorrow. Stay within easy reach of YWL at Coast Fraser Inn.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)
Rs36,340 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport. A return flight starts at Rs72,429. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
To find cheap flights from Vancouver to YWL, book ahead. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport (YWL)
Picture the kind of break you want when planning the timing of your trip. April is the quietest month to go to Williams Lake. August is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport (YWL), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
When booking your Vancouver to YWL flight ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Williams Lake, with temperatures ranging from 7ºC to 27ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport in December when temperatures are between -19ºC and 1ºC.
More about Williams Lake
Start your Williams Lake trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Williams Lake Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Stampede Grandstand, Clayton Falls Recreation Site and Whiskers Point Provincial Park are attractions you won't want to skip in Williams Lake.
Explore more of Canada
Williams Lake is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 209 kilometres south-east of Williams Lake, a visit to Kamloops will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes.
Around 193 kilometres north of Williams Lake, Prince George is another essential stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Fraser River Provincial Park, Cottonwood Trail and Fort George Park.
