Flying from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): what you need to know
Victoria is seven hours behind London and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Leave plenty of time to catch your LHR to YYJ flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Heathrow Airport to Victoria International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between LHR and YYJ:
Vancouver International Airport
Calgary International Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport (LHR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
At the moment, R 4,430 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way London Heathrow Airport to Victoria International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 10,202. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from LHR to YYJ if you book early. Airlines often offer some excellent early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from London Heathrow Airport to Victoria International Airport across every month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a new deal on cheap flights from LHR to YYJ.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from London Heathrow Airport to Victoria International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
68.18% of flights that leave from London Heathrow Airport arrive at their destination on time.
Central London to London Heathrow Airport is around 31 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 55 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near LHR. Whether you've booked an early flight from London Heathrow Airport to Victoria International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
If you have a late London Heathrow Airport to Victoria International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near YYJ:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and discover Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Victoria International Airport around three weeks ahead.
Getting from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria
Victoria International Airport is roughly 27 kilometres from central Victoria. The drive time takes around 30 minutes.
It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
July is the most popular month for flights from London Heathrow Airport to Victoria International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Victoria in February.
Before locking in your flight from London Heathrow Airport to Victoria International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Look for cheap tickets from LHR to YYJ around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Victoria, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel around 97 kilometres north to Vancouver to check off its leading attractions. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another great destination in Canada, consider Surrey, roughly 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are among its highlights.