Travelling from Vancouver to Penticton Airport (YYF): 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 Penticton Airport (YYF) departing from either of these.
55 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Vancouver to Penticton Airport flight.
Penticton's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver. Penticton Airport is located in Penticton.
With 13 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Penticton Airport (YYF) is the most popular route. Pacific Coastal Airlines operates the earliest flight at 8:45am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from YVR to YYF is with Pacific Coastal Airlines at 5:05pm.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to YYF. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
If you're heading away during a bank holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Fly without interruptions from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Penticton Airport (YYF) are available from here.
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Penticton Airport with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is the most frequently chosen airline for flights from YVR to YYF.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Pacific Coastal Airlines.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Penticton Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the ideal choice:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to YYF flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Penticton Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations when they should. At YXX, that rate is 67.97%.
About Penticton Airport (YYF)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Penticton Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near YYF:
Getting from Penticton Airport (YYF) to central Penticton
Central Penticton is around 5 kilometres from Penticton Airport. Travel times by cab or car hire will vary based on time of day and traffic conditions, so do a little research before you go.
It'll take around 50 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Penticton Airport (YYF)
Rs19,581 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Penticton Airport. A return flight starts from Rs38,781. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flights from Vancouver to YYF by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on Vancouver to Penticton Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across every month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Penticton Airport (YYF)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Penticton Airport (YYF). August is the busiest month to travel to Penticton. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, go in May.
When booking your Vancouver to YYF flight ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Penticton, with temperatures ranging from 9ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Penticton Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -14ºC and 3ºC.
More about Penticton
Start your Penticton trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Penticton Airport, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Township 7 Vineyards & Winery and Lock & Worth Winery are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Penticton to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Monster Vineyards.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Penticton. Around 257 kilometres away to the west, popular attractions include Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
If there's time to check out another side of Canada, consider Surrey, about 225 kilometres west of Penticton. Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park are key reasons to visit.
