Flying from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 8 hours 40 minutes.
Vancouver is 17 hours behind Tokyo and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Pack your bags and choose from 18 weekly Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your NRT to YVR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as May. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
With direct flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Vancouver (and then other destinations in Canada) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
With a dependable 80.65% of services arriving on schedule, Air Canada has the best on-time performance for NRT to YVR flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between NRT and YVR:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Calgary Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
R 4,808 is currently the best price for a one-way Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts at R 10,546. These prices may change based on availability.
Get cheap tickets from NRT to YVR by booking five months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
Of the flights that depart from Tokyo Narita Airport, 73% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Tokyo Narita Airport from central Tokyo, it'll take around 1 hour 5 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour.
Have an early flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by picking one of these stays close to NRT:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you're catching a late Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 13 kilometres away.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Vancouver. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Tokyo Narita Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from NRT to YVR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.