Flying from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 6 hours.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which makes Vancouver three hours behind New York.
Flights from EWR to YVR start at 08:15 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last service of the day is at 18:10 with Air Canada. In total, you can take your pick of 15 weekly Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to board your EWR to YVR flight.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to see the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
Among carriers operating EWR to YVR flights, Air Canada has the best track record for timely arrivals.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between EWR and YVR:
Pearson International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
R 2,042 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 4,690. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from EWR to YVR by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Organise your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If your travel dates are flexible, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Handy information about Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
73.3% of flights that take off from Newark Liberty International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
To reach Newark Liberty International Airport from central New York, it takes about 30 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 24 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Taking an early flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to EWR:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you're taking a late Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Newark Liberty International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from EWR to YVR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its top sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Victoria is another essential stop in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.