Flying from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL): What you need to know
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is Vancouver's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) taking off from here.
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport flight.
The timezone in Atlanta is UTC-5, which is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is located in Atlanta.
You can pick from 8 direct flights a week between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL). This is the most popular route, with WestJet offering a 9:30am departure from YVR to ATL.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Show up at the airport on time to catch your flight from Vancouver to ATL.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight. After checking in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Enjoy an uninterrupted journey from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Direct flights from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) are available from here.
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport with WestJet.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with WestJet between YVR and ATL.
With 65.57% of its services arriving as scheduled, Delta is the most punctual carrier on this route.
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 78% arrive on time at their destination.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to ATL flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll make it to the terminal with time to spare. Check in to one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport flight:
Flights that leave from YXX touch down at their destination within the scheduled time frame 75% of the time.
About Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Stay at one of these hotels near ATL and shut your eyes sooner:
Booking your vehicle around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Getting from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta
Central Atlanta is around 16 kilometres from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and takes about 20 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a taxi, car hire or ride-share.
It takes roughly 20 minutes if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is R 1,841. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 3,310. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To snap up cheap flights from Vancouver to ATL, book your ticket five months before your planned departure.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)
January is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL), while July is the busiest. Figure out the ideal time to visit Atlanta based on whether you like a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Before locking in your Vancouver to ATL plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has temperatures of between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these options your base for exploring Atlanta:
Your visit to Atlanta won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions worth exploring include Georgia Aquarium, Birth Home of Martin Luther King, Jr and Fox Theatre.
Explore more of the United States
Atlanta is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 225 kilometres west of Atlanta, a visit to Birmingham will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like 16th Street Baptist Church, Birmingham Civil Rights National Monument and Birmingham Civil Rights Institute.
Around 225 kilometres southwest of Atlanta, Montgomery is another favourite stop in the United States. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Civil Rights Memorial, Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church and Rosa Parks Arrest Site.