Flying from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 30 minutes.
Victoria and Vancouver share the same timezone, UTC-7.
Choose from 142 weekly Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with WestJet is the earliest available. Air Canada operates the latest service of the day at 21:20.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YYJ to YVR flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can travel nonstop to Vancouver, Canada. Book a ticket with one of these airlines that offer direct flights from Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport:
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Air North.
Pacific Coastal Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for YYJ to YVR flights, with 82.82% of services arriving as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, Rs11,264 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs18,356. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book eight months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYJ to YVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Victoria International Airport, data shows 67.45% of flights complete their journey on time.
Central Victoria to Victoria International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 30 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to YYJ? If you've booked an early flight from Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you have a late Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and make your arrival easier:
Hit the road running 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 usual tourist stops.
Reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling to the centre by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Victoria International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from YYJ to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its leading sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are among its highlights.