Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 4 hours 50 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver is two hours behind Houston and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Take your pick of 20 weekly George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 09:35 departure with United Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 19:54.
Leave plenty of time to catch your IAH to YVR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Canada.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier that operates IAH to YVR flights, with 76.92% of its services reaching their destination on time.
If you want to explore another city along the way, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the top stopovers between IAH and YVR:
Denver International Airport
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, R 1,962 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 4,264. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from IAH to YVR, reserve your journey seven months before your departure.
June is the cheapest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
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 let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from IAH to YVR.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You'll find IAH at 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Of the flights that depart from George Bush Intercontinental Airport, 78.42% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
George Bush Intercontinental Airport is about 27 kilometres from central Houston. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near IAH:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Hit the road running by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Vancouver and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from IAH to YVR in December if you'd rather travel during 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 places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without dropping by Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
