Travelling from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Victoria: what you need to know
North Peace Regional Airport is located in Fort St John. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Victoria is one hour behind Fort St John.
To avoid rushing for your YXJ to Victoria flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule of thumb for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours ahead for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Central Fort St John to YXJ is around 6 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
Of the flights that depart from North Peace Regional Airport, 62.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Victoria
Rs22,835 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria flight. A round-trip ticket right now is Rs290,761. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from YXJ to Victoria, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to the centre of Victoria takes about 30 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 1 hour 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Travel at your own speed with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Victoria and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from YXJ to Victoria.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. After your flight from North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
The trip will take roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel close to YWH. Here are a few options where you can settle in after your YXJ to Victoria flight:
Best time to go to Victoria
Before locking in your flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Victoria offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in a North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from YXJ to Victoria in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria, find a hotel that offers the right mix of comfort and location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Victoria:
Craigdarroch Castle and Royal BC Museum are just the start of the big attractions to put on your Victoria must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, a trip to Abbotsford will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Discovery Trail Dog Park, Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park.
Around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, Coquitlam is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.