Travelling from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 3 hours 15 minutes.
Phoenix and Vancouver are both in the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
You can choose from 25 weekly Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 12:15 departure with Air Canada is the earliest you can take. Air Canada operates the last service of the day at 22:00.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your PHX to YVR flight.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop to Vancouver, Canada. Take off with one of these carriers that offer direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
The most punctual carrier that offers PHX to YVR flights is WestJet. Its services land as scheduled 72.73% of the time.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Some great stopovers between PHX and YVR include:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 620. A return ticket is currently R 1,713. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from PHX to YVR by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across every month.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from PHX arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.57% of the time.
Central Phoenix to Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 10 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near PHX. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Vancouver and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from PHX to YVR around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored 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.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.