Flying from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 20 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Whitehorse and Vancouver share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Every week, there are 50 Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you want to jet off early, pick the 05:00 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 18:15 with Air North.
To ensure you get on your YXY to YVR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer lines at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling to Vancouver (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a snap with Air North. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Air North is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Among carriers operating YXY to YVR flights, Air Canada is the most consistent for on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is Rs34,702. A round-trip plane ticket right now is Rs68,546. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from YXY to YVR, book your journey 11 months ahead of your departure.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you prefer to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
You won't have to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from YXY to YVR.
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Handy information about Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
Of all flights leaving Whitehorse Airport, 58.89% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Whitehorse Airport from central Whitehorse, it'll take around 10 minutes if you're travelling by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 20 minutes on public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near YXY? If you're boarding an early flight from Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you have a late Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Select one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's main sights.
Lock in the best deal by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Vancouver. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
When booking your flight from Whitehorse Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YXY to YVR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its popular sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
