Travelling from Vancouver to Comox Airport (YQQ): What you need to know
Start planning your trip by checking out where you'll catch your flight from Vancouver to Comox Airport (YQQ). Explore your options for setting off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH), the city's main airports.
Around 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct Vancouver to Comox Airport flight.
Vancouver and Comox (where Comox Airport is located) share the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to adjust your watch once you arrive.
With 40 direct flights a week between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Comox Airport (YQQ) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 8:45am. If you'd like to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from YVR to YQQ is with WestJet at 10:45pm.
Your flight from Vancouver to YQQ won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at security and check-in will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can hop on a direct flight from Vancouver to Comox Airport (YQQ) leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
You'll have your pick of carriers that offer direct flights from Vancouver to Comox Airport leaving from YVR. Book your journey with one of these:
Air Canada sees the most traveller bookings for flights from YVR to YQQ.
Among carriers on this route, Air Canada has the best record for on-time arrivals.
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver to Comox Airport, these stays will put you a quick hop from check-in:
71.77% of flights departing from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Thinking of flying out of Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)? Direct Vancouver to Comox Airport (YQQ) plane tickets are available from here.
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to YQQ are offered by Harbour Air.
On the CXH to YQQ route, Harbour Air is the go-to airline for most travellers on this route.
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to YQQ flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Comox Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport and head to your check-in counter feeling relaxed and unhurried:
The on-time performance rating of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how often flights that depart this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
About Comox Airport (YQQ)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Comox Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YQQ instead:
Getting from Comox Airport (YQQ) to central Comox
The centre of Comox is roughly 3 kilometres from Comox Airport. Journey times by car hire or cab will vary based on traffic conditions, so do a little research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 40 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Comox Airport (YQQ)
Currently, R 397 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Comox Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 854. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to YQQ if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird deals.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Comox Airport (YQQ)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Vancouver to Comox Airport (YQQ). July is the most popular month to visit Comox. If you prefer a quieter vibe, head there in May.
When booking your Vancouver to YQQ plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Comox, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Comox Airport in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF).
More about Comox
Start your Comox trip off on the right foot by choosing the ideal place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Comox Airport, browse our range of accommodation options including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Kye Bay, Baybrook Nature Park and Comox Fisherman's Wharf are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Comox itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Comox has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 137 kilometres east of Comox, a trip to Vancouver will keep you busy. Don't miss top attractions like Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
Around 177 kilometres east of Comox, Surrey is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.
