Travelling from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 40 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, making Vancouver one hour behind Calgary.
Take your pick of 197 weekly Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 05:35 departure with Flair Airlines is the earliest flight you can take. WestJet operates the latest service of the day at 23:35.
Your YYC to YVR flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
You can expect longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
A variety of airlines operate direct flights from Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport, so jetting off to Vancouver (and then visiting more of Canada!) is easy. Popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
Most passengers choose to travel with WestJet on this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier that operates YYC to YVR flights, with 76.37% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary Airport (YYC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is Rs14,986. A return fare is currently Rs24,025. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from YYC to YVR by booking one month ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Landing cheap flights from YYC to YVR is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Calgary Airport (YYC)
YYC's address is 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to Calgary Airport's on-time performance, data shows 76% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Central Calgary to Calgary Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving.
Planning to catch public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near YYC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vancouver and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For a quieter experience, head to Vancouver in March.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Calgary Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YYC to YVR in February. Average temperatures are between -2ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.