Travelling from Vancouver to Atlanta: what you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Atlanta begins with finding the right airport to start your holiday. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Touch down at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL), the major arrival point in Atlanta.
Around 4 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Vancouver to Atlanta flight.
Atlanta is three hours ahead of Vancouver and is in the UTC-4 timezone.
The busiest route for flights from Vancouver to Atlanta is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL). There are nine weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to maximise your time on arrival, the earliest flight from YVR to ATL is the 09:30 WestJet service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 23:00 with WestJet.
To ensure you get on your Vancouver to Atlanta flight, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time like August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Atlanta
Book seven months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap Vancouver to Atlanta flights.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring cheap plane tickets from Vancouver to Atlanta. If you're flexible on when you fly, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Vancouver to Atlanta, you can leave from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Fly from YVR to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) in one seamless journey.
Reserve your Vancouver to Atlanta plane tickets with WestJet. This carrier is a top choice for direct flights from YVR.
YVR is around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Atlanta? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on time at their destination.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is around 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll get to the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Atlanta flight:
Flights that take off from YXX touch down at their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Atlanta
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL)
The distance from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to central Atlanta is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 15 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It usually takes 1 hour 10 minutes to get there on public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver to Atlanta, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near ATL:
Travel at your own speed with a Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Thrifty, Dollar or Europcar and find adventure across Atlanta and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport around three weeks in advance of your Vancouver to Atlanta flight.
ATL is located at 6000 N Terminal Parkway.
Best time to go to Atlanta
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver to Atlanta. To steer clear of the crowds, head to Atlanta in February.
Before locking in your Vancouver to Atlanta tickets, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Atlanta, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 34ºC (93ºF).
Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Atlanta in January if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -3ºC (27ºF) and 14ºC (57ºF) on average.
More about Atlanta
Once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Atlanta, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Atlanta:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Georgia Aquarium, Centennial Olympic Park and Piedmont Park are popular attractions which should feature on any well-planned Atlanta itinerary.
Explore more of United States
Atlanta is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of United States you'll want to see. Around 467 kilometres south-east of Atlanta, a visit to Jacksonville will keep you on the move. Check out popular attractions like Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens and Friendship Fountain.
If you want to check out another side of United States, consider Charlotte, roughly 370 kilometres north-east of Atlanta. NASCAR Hall of Fame, Freedom Park and Carolinas Aviation Museum are key reasons to visit.
