Flying from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): What you need to know
Victoria International Airport is located in Victoria. The city operates on the UTC-8 timezone and is three hours behind New York.
Your flight from New York to YYJ won't wait if you're running late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or during a major holiday like Thanksgiving or Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and up to four hours for international journeys.
Airports in New York
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
We make it simple to find cheap flights from New York to YYJ with a stopover. To explore all your options departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between JFK and YYJ include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Located around 24 kilometres from the centre of New York, JFK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 50 minutes.
Booked an early flight from New York to Victoria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near New York John F. Kennedy International Airport:
73% of flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Break up your flight from New York to Victoria International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Newark Liberty International Airport and YYJ include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal-Trudeau International Airport (YUL)
Using public transport, you can travel from central New York to EWR in about 1 hour. The airport is roughly 24 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your New York to YYJ flight? Relax in a hotel near Newark Liberty International Airport before your adventure officially begins. Here's where you can stay:
Newark Liberty International Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure highlights how often flights that depart from this airport land on schedule.
EWR is located at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
Whether just for an hour or several days, a stopover can make your entire trip feel a little less stressful. When jetting out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you can book a plane ticket from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) stopping at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
The journey time to LGA from central New York is around 55 minutes on public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 30 minutes to cover the 13 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your New York to Victoria International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day effortless if you're jetting off early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At LGA, that figure is 69%.
The street address of New York 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. Book one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
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 is around 27 kilometres from the centre of Victoria. It takes around 30 minutes or so to drive to the city.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from New York to Victoria International Airport is R 2,586. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 5,358. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from New York to YYJ if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird deals.
Cheap New York to Victoria International Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Try using the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares throughout the month and then pick the cheapest day.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as a better deal comes up on plane tickets from New York to YYJ.
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The best time to fly from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from New York to Victoria International Airport (YYJ). July is the busiest month to travel to Victoria. If you like things a bit more low-key, go in December.
Book a New York to YYJ plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range 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 travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from New York to Victoria International Airport, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and St. Andrew's Cathedral are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Victoria travel itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Craigdarroch Castle.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Victoria, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 97 kilometres northeast to Abbotsford to check off its popular sights. From Tanglebank Gardens to Tuscan Farm Gardens and Maan Farms Country Experience, there's plenty to keep you on the go.
Around 88 kilometres northeast of Victoria, Coquitlam is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Pinecone Burke Provincial Park, Mundy Park and Minnekhada park.