Flying from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, making Vancouver 16 hours behind Hong Kong.
Take your pick of 28 weekly Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 00:45 departure with Cathay Pacific is the earliest you can take. Hong Kong Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:50.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your HKG to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
During popular months like April, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight when you fly during a high season in general.
You can travel nonstop to Vancouver, Canada. Jet off with one of these airlines that operate direct flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport:
Most passengers choose to fly with Cathay Pacific on this route.
Hong Kong Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for HKG to YVR flights, with 91.94% of its services arriving on schedule.
If you want to break up your flight, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between HKG and YVR:
San Francisco International Airport
Taipei Taiwan Taoyuan Airport
Tokyo Narita Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 7,092. A return fare right now is R 12,556. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Book four months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from HKG to YVR.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from HKG to YVR.
Secure the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Hong Kong Intl Airport (HKG)
You'll find HKG at 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Hong Kong Intl Airport, 77% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Hong Kong Intl Airport is around 32 kilometres from central Hong Kong. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 25 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to HKG? If you're catching an early flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YVR if you're taking a late Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vancouver and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before travelling.
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 13 kilometres away.
It takes around 25 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Hong Kong Intl Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from HKG to YVR in February. Average temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading sights like Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are highlights.



