Travelling from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is 16 hours 30 minutes behind Darwin and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your DRW to YVR flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Darwin International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between DRW and YVR include:
Brisbane Airport
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Changi International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Darwin International Airport (DRW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Darwin International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 9,926. A round-trip plane ticket right now is R 21,915. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from DRW to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some amazing early bird rates.
Finding cheap flights from Darwin International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the best prices across every month and land a great deal.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DRW to YVR.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Darwin International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Darwin International Airport (DRW)
Of the flights that depart from Darwin International Airport, 73.13% land on time at their destination.
Central Darwin to Darwin International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Darwin International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to DRW:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you're catching a late Darwin International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Vancouver and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Darwin International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Lock in your flight from Darwin International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from DRW to YVR in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
