Flying from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): What you need to know
You can choose from multiple airports when planning your flight from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Check out your options for taking off from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA).
The timezone in Victoria is UTC-7, which is three hours behind New York. Victoria International Airport is located in Victoria.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for stress-free travel. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your flight from New York to YYJ.
Taking off during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in New York
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and maybe even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from New York to YYJ leaving from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 48 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 50 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes.
Want a relaxed start to your holiday? Stay near John F. Kennedy International Airport. Whether you're catching an early flight from New York to Victoria International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Of the departures from John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% touch down on time at their destination.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Tick a new place off your list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from New York to Victoria International Airport, check out these options when departing from Newark Liberty International Airport:
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in around 1 hour 10 minutes. The terminal is roughly 24 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 30 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your New York to YYJ flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Newark Liberty International Airport:
73.3% of flights out of Newark Liberty International Airport meet their expected arrival time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
You can book a plane ticket from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) out of LaGuardia Airport (LGA) with a stopover. Pearson International Airport (YYZ) is a busy connecting point.
LGA is roughly 18 kilometres from central New York. The drive from the city centre to the airport takes about 25 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour.
Take the 'what ifs' out of departure day — stay near LaGuardia Airport and know you'll get to your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early New York to Victoria International Airport flight:
LGA has an on-time performance rate of 80.0%. This means the majority of its flights land as expected and your plans stay right on track.
The street address of LaGuardia Airport is Hangar 7 Centre.
About Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Victoria International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Grab a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets to choose from here.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride around three weeks before your New York to Victoria International Airport flight.
Getting from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria
Victoria International Airport to central Victoria is roughly 24 kilometres. If you're getting a cab or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary depending on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
R 2,257 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from New York to Victoria International Airport. A return flight starts at R 5,179. These prices can change based on availability.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to YYJ if you book early. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll show you the lowest price across the month when searching for your New York to Victoria International Airport ticket.
There's no need to search every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you when there's a better deal on plane tickets from New York to YYJ.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from New York to Victoria International Airport.
The best time to fly from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Think about the pace you're looking for when planning your trip dates. May is the quietest month to visit Victoria. July is when most people book flights from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ), which may be perfect if you're after more action.
When booking your New York to YYJ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February has temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for cheap tickets from New York to Victoria International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from New York to Victoria International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to know where to begin. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour are major attractions which should feature on any good Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north-east of Victoria, a trip to Abbotsford will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with attractions like Tanglebank Gardens, EcoDairy and Ripples Winery.
Around 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria, Coquitlam is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Laurentian Park, Como Lake Park and Trapped Coquitlam - Real Life Escape Games.
