Flying from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is eight hours behind Alicante, where Alicante-Elche Airport is located.
Leave enough time to get on your ALC to Vancouver flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good general rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
We make it a breeze to book flight tickets from ALC to Vancouver with a stopover. To see all the options, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Franz Josef Strauss Airport (MUC)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
ALC is around 10 kilometres from central Alicante. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to ALC:
Of all flights departing from Alicante-Elche Airport, 73.22% touch down on time at their destination.
How to find the cheapest flights from Alicante-Elche Airport (ALC) to Vancouver
R 5,141 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver flight. A return flight ticket starts at R 9,666. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Booking early is often the key to securing a cheap flight from ALC to Vancouver. Flight prices rise as demand increases, so the nearer your departure date, the more it could cost you.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver across the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up a cheap flight from ALC to Vancouver is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll let you know as soon as a cheaper option becomes available.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver by 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest.'
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. If you're grabbing a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
If you have a late flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from ALC to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver has touched down, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.
There are some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CXH. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your ALC to Vancouver flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Get your ideal vehicle, not just whatever's left, by reserving your ride from CXH ahead of time. You can also avoid last-minute price surges, especially during busy airport times.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to reach the city centre by cab or ride-share after your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver.
Public transport can take you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
Enjoy a more leisurely start to your break by checking in to a hotel near YXX after your ALC to Vancouver flight. Recharge after a day of travel or simply take a moment to find your footing in a new city at:
Be in the driver's seat of the next leg of your journey with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise make getting on the road smooth sailing.
If you're after a vehicle with specific features, book your ride from YXX about one week before your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver. This gives you a better shot at getting the car you want, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Before booking your flights from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver, consider which time of year is best for you. High season in Vancouver offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty to do, while the low season means you'll get cheaper hotel deals and smaller crowds.
Lock in an Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver flight ticket with a departure in August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ALC to Vancouver around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Vancouver right here. Browse these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from Alicante-Elche Airport to Vancouver:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are must-visits when exploring Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to check off its leading sights. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Kamloops is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without a visit to Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.