Flying from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll fly out of in Fort Lauderdale. Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) is the city's main airport, so explore your options for booking a flight from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria departing from here.
Disembark at Victoria's chief entry point, Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7, which is four hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
For hassle-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your Fort Lauderdale to Victoria flight.
Popular months like July or holiday periods such as Christmas and New Year will mean longer waits at check-in and security. Be on the safe side and head to the airport even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and four hours ahead of an international departure is wise.
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap Fort Lauderdale to Victoria flights if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap plane tickets from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest fares across the month and land a sweet deal.
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Flying from Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
We make it a breeze to book a Fort Lauderdale to Victoria flight with a stopover. To see all the options departing from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers include:
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
FLL is about 5 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% land on schedule at their destination.
The address for FLL is 320 Terminal Drive.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes to get there when travelling by public transport.
If you have a late flight from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YYJ:
Go where the road takes you with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Victoria and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Victoria International Airport about three weeks in advance of your trip.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is roughly 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. After your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria, it'll take you approximately 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a ride-share or cab.
If you hop on public transport, you'll reach the centre in 10 minutes or so.
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria. July is the busiest month to visit Victoria. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in February.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Book your Fort Lauderdale to Victoria ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap flights from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Victoria
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Victoria right here. Browse these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Fort Lauderdale to Victoria:
Royal BC Museum and Craigdarroch Castle are just a couple of the top-rated attractions to add to your Victoria itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Victoria, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey around 97 kilometres north to Vancouver to tick off its top attractions. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Surrey is another standout destination in Canada and is around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. No trip is complete without dropping by Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.