Flying from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA): What you need to know
Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport is located in Roanoke. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Vancouver.
Your flight from Vancouver to ROA won't wait if you're running late, so don't forget to check in on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll want to head there even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and as much as four hours for an international flight. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to relax or find something to eat.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver International Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 72% touch down 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 if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 10 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base the day before your Vancouver to ROA flight:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 72 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach the airport by car and 2 hours 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay near Abbotsford International Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport flight:
Flights that depart from YXX arrive at their final stop as scheduled 68% of the time.
About Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near ROA:
The street address for ROA is 5202 Aviation Drive, N.W..
Getting from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA) to central Roanoke
Central Roanoke is around 11 kilometres from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport and takes about 15 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, taxi or ride-share.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
R 4,262 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport. Return flights start at R 7,848. These fares can change based on availability and demand.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to ROA, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport (ROA). May is when most people visit Roanoke. If a slower pace sounds more appealing, think about going in January.
Before locking in your Vancouver to ROA plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. July is the warmest month in Roanoke, with temperatures ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 32ºC (90ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -7ºC (19ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Roanoke
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Roanoke right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport:
Your trip to Roanoke won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions you won't want to miss include Visit Virginia's Blue Ridge, Taubman Museum of Art and Harrison Museum of African-American Culture.
Explore more of the United States
Roanoke is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of the United States just waiting to be discovered. Around 241 kilometres south of Roanoke, a trip to Charlotte will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Bechtler Museum of Modern Art, Discovery Place and NASCAR Hall of Fame.
Raleigh is another standout destination in the United States and is around 209 kilometres southeast of Roanoke. No trip is complete without dropping by North Carolina Museum of Art, North Carolina Museum of Natural Sciences and Dorothea Dix Park.
