Travelling from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1 hour.
Kamloops and Vancouver are in the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from YKA to YVR start at 05:55 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last departure is at 19:05 with Air Canada. Overall, you can choose from 39 weekly Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Make sure you're at the airport on time to catch your YKA to YVR flight.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as January. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Travelling to Vancouver (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a snap with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
Among carriers operating YKA to YVR flights, Air Canada has the highest rate of on-time arrivals.
How to find the cheapest flights from Kamloops Airport (YKA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 1,041. A return plane ticket is currently R 2,310. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book five months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YKA to YVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport is April. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Handy information about Kamloops Airport (YKA)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Kamloops Airport, 68.34% of flights complete their journey on time.
Kamloops Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Kamloops. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Get your flight from Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport off to a stress-free start. Only a short drive from YKA, book a night at The Plaza Hotel Downtown, Trademark Collection by Wyndham and you'll be well-rested for the trip ahead.
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Kamloops Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YKA to YVR sometime around then 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 discovered once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
