Travelling from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours.
Vancouver is eight hours behind Paris and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from CDG to YVR start at 10:10 — the earliest with Air France. The last departure is at 10:20 with Air France. In total, there are nine weekly Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Leave plenty of time to make your CDG to YVR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like June, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.
Air France is your ticket to exploring Vancouver (and maybe even some other great parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
Air France is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Air France is the most punctual carrier that offers CDG to YVR flights.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between CDG and YVR:
Frankfurt Airport
Calgary International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 4,553. A return plane ticket is currently R 7,860. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book six months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from CDG to YVR.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from CDG to YVR.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Of the flights that depart from Charles de Gaulle Airport, 61.46% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Charles de Gaulle Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Paris. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CDG? If you're catching an early flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you're on a late Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Explore without limits with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Vancouver. If you're after a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Charles de Gaulle Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from CDG to YVR in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.