How to find cheap flights from Vancouver
The lowest price currently available for a one-way flight from Vancouver is R 439, departing from Vancouver International.
You can find a return ticket from as little as R 1,154.
Of all the cities you can travel to from Vancouver, Kelowna is the cheapest.
Comparing flights across different airports in Vancouver can help you find better value. Check out the fares from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
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Find cheaper plane tickets from Vancouver by booking early. The general advice is to book two to six months in advance for international trips, and one to three months ahead if you're flying domestically.
Choose 'Add nearby airports' at the start of your search to compare prices across airports in or around your destination. Even if you have a preference, considering a neighboring airport could open up much better flight options or even much lower fares.
Still deciding where to head next? Enter your departure city (Vancouver), then select 'Explore everywhere' to find flights to any destination ordered by price.
Flying from Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver sits in the UTC-8 time zone, with departing flights shown in local time.
Here's an overview of the top airlines flying from Vancouver, with one example of an airport they operate from:
Air Canada: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
WestJet: Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Harbour Air: Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)
Heading to another country? Entry rules can vary depending on your passport, travel plans and length of stay, so check well in advance. Airlines and official embassy sites will have reliable advice on visas or any other documents you may need.
Best time to fly from Vancouver
July is usually when flights departing from Vancouver are at their cheapest.
August is typically the busiest month to travel. You can expect more flight choices during busy periods like this, but fares often increase too.
The quietest time to fly out of the city is March. Fewer people are booking seats, so airlines tend to drop prices to help fill seats.
If the timing works for you, aim to leave midweek. Flights from Vancouver usually cost less on Tuesdays and Wednesdays than on weekends.
Where to fly to from Vancouver
Take your pick from cities like Seattle, San Francisco and Los Angeles. They're among the most popular international destinations to travel to from Vancouver.
If you'd rather explore your own backyard, Victoria, Calgary and Toronto are top options.
Want to see more of the world? When flying from Vancouver, the most visited countries include the United States, Mexico and China.
Coming in at around 20 minutes, the shortest flight out of Vancouver takes you to Ganges Harbour.
Leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The majority of flights from Vancouver leave from Vancouver International Airport. YVR is around 11 kilometres from the city centre.
Driving from the centre takes 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic. Public transport is roughly 25 minutes.
These are the airlines most travellers choose when flying out of Vancouver International Airport:
Staying close to YVR can make the start of your trip less of a rush. Consider one of these nearby hotels if you have an early departure:
Flying out of Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport is another airport to keep in mind when searching for flight tickets from Vancouver. CXH is around 2 kilometres from the city centre.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 10 minutes. If you're driving from the centre, it'll take 5 minutes or so.
Prepare for departure with Harbour Air, which offers flights from CXH.
These hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport will put you steps from the check-in counter ahead of your flight from Vancouver:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) departures
About 64 kilometres from central Vancouver, Abbotsford Airport offers another starting point for your trip.
The drive from the centre to the airport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes. If you jump on public transport, expect a journey of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Secure your flight out of Vancouver from Abbotsford Airport, then browse nearby hotels to stay close to check-in and departures. These offer a reliable base: