Travelling from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver is 1 hour 10 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Castlegar (the location of Castlegar Airport).
Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most traveled route, with seven flights a week to choose from. You can fly from YCG to YVR at 11:35 with Air Canada.
For a relaxed start to your YCG to Vancouver flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Planning to travel during a peak period like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
You can book a direct Castlegar Airport to Vancouver ticket. Begin your journey at YCG and touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Air Canada is a well-known airline that operates direct flights from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver.
Located around 3 kilometres from central Castlegar, YCG can be reached in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 30 minutes.
Looking for a hotel close to YCG? If you've booked an early flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options put the terminal practically at your doorstep:
How to find the cheapest flights from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Vancouver
R 2,805 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Castlegar Airport to Vancouver flight. A round-trip flight ticket right now is R 5,160. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To snag cheap flights from YCG to Vancouver, book your journey two months before your planned departure.
The best month for scoring cheap Castlegar Airport to Vancouver tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then choose the dates offering the lowest fares.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre by public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from YCG to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver has landed and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your YCG to Vancouver flight:
Save time at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from CXH a few weeks in advance so you can simply collect the keys and drive away.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Find your way to the city centre after your flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to reach by car.
Public transport can get you there in about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel close to YXX. Settle in at one of these stays after your YCG to Vancouver flight:
Take the guesswork out of the next part of your trip with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise will get you on the road.
Plan ahead and put that extra money in your pocket. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver for the best rates.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Travel to Vancouver during high season if you like a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Castlegar Airport to Vancouver flight ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from YCG to Vancouver around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to start. Granville Island, Stanley Park and Science World are major attractions which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada you should also see. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a visit to Kelowna will keep your itinerary busy. Don't miss top attractions like Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver, Kamloops is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.