Flying from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Seattle.
Choose from 102 weekly Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with Air Canada is the earliest you can take. Alaska Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 23:02.
To ensure you get on your SEA to YVR flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
A number of airlines offer direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, so jetting off to Vancouver (and then discovering more of Canada!) is easy. The most popular carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Delta.
Delta stands out as the most punctual carrier for SEA to YVR flights, with 80.68% of services landing on schedule.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Check out these options between SEA and YVR:
Calgary Airport
Portland Airport
Edmonton International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 1,580. A round-trip fare right now is R 3,536. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from SEA to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
80% of flights leaving Seattle / Tacoma International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its dependable on-time performance, delays are unlikely when taking off from SEA.
To reach Seattle / Tacoma International Airport from central Seattle, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 35 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel near SEA? If you've booked an early flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure lounge:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Travel at your own pace 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.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Vancouver in March.
Lock in your flight from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to YVR in February. Temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of 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. No visit is complete without checking out Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.
