Flying from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport (YYT): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts 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 St. John's International Airport (YYT) jetting off from either of these.
The timezone in St John's is UTC-3:30, which is four hours 30 minutes ahead of Vancouver. St. John's International Airport is located in St John's.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to YYT.
Travelling during a peak period like public or school holidays? Expect longer lines at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 35 minutes.
Want a leisurely start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just what you're after:
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land 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 making the trip by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to YYT flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time 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.
Make catching an early Vancouver to St. John's International Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your gate without rushing:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their final stop within the scheduled time frame 67.97% of the time.
About St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near YYT and shut your eyes sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a St. John's International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond St John's's usual tourist stops.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks in advance of your Vancouver to St. John's International Airport flight.
Getting from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
The centre of St John's is around 6 kilometres from St. John's International Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions and time of day, so do some research ahead of time.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 1 hour.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Rs37,641 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport. A return flight starts at Rs73,371. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Vancouver to YYT if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
August is when most people book flights from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport (YYT). Visit St John's in April for a more low-key escape.
Book a Vancouver to YYT flight ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in St John's to range from 12ºC to 20ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport in February when temperatures are between -7ºC and 2ºC.
More about St John's
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring St John's:
Your St John's visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Top attractions that should be on your list include Signal Hill, Cape Spear and Cabot Tower.
Explore more of Canada
St John's has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 257 kilometres north-west of St John's, a visit to Grand Falls-Windsor will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Roman Catholic Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Canyon Park Walking Trail and Salmonid Interpretation Centre.
If you want to check out another corner of Canada, head for Grand Bank, roughly 241 kilometres west of St John's. Marine Hike, Victoria Hall Museum and Seaman's Provincial Museum are among its highlights.
