Flying from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport (IPC): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport (IPC). Check out your options for taking off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The timezone in Easter Island is UTC-5, which is two hours ahead of Vancouver. Mataveri International Airport is located in Easter Island.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from Vancouver to IPC. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're jetting off during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by staying at one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport land at their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can reach CXH from the centre of Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Vancouver to IPC flight, unwind in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to reach the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Flights that leave from YXX land at their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
About Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near IPC:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport is R 14,238. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 36,978. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Booking in advance is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to IPC. Prices tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport tickets across each month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your trip dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport (IPC)
August is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport (IPC). Visit Easter Island in May for a more low-key escape.
When booking your Vancouver to IPC plane ticket, consider the type of weather you enjoy. February is the warmest month in Easter Island, with temperatures ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 25ºC (77ºF).
September has temperatures of between 16ºC (61ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Easter Island
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Mataveri International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Easter Island:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be tricky to know where to start. Rano Raraku, Anakena Beach and Moai Tukuturi are top sights which should be on any well-planned Easter Island itinerary.
