Flying from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 12 hours 30 minutes.
Vancouver is 15 hours behind Shenzhen and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you catch your SZX to YVR flight, allow plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Vancouver (and then seeing more of Canada!) is easy with Hainan Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Hainan Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
Hainan Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating SZX to YVR flights. An impressive 87.5% of its departures on this route arrive as planned.
How to find the cheapest flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, R 5,515 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 9,429. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
To secure cheap tickets from SZX to YVR, reserve your journey nine months ahead of your departure.
August is the cheapest month for flights from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you'd like to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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Handy information about Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport (SZX)
You'll find SZX at Airport 9th Rd.
Of the flights that depart from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport, 79.49% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport from central Shenzhen, it'll take around 40 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a handy hotel close to SZX? If you've booked an early flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Before locking in your flight from Shenzhen Bao'an International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from SZX to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
