Travelling from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ): What you need to know
Start your journey at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) leaving from either of these.
Around 1 hour 50 minutes is the usual time it takes for a direct Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport flight.
North Peace Regional Airport is located in Fort St John. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) is the most popular route. There are 32 direct weekly departures to choose from. If you prefer a later start to the day, take the last flight with Air Canada at 8:55pm. Choose the first YVR to YXJ departure operated by Air Canada at 7:50am if you'd rather get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to YXJ, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Longer lines at security and check-in are likely if you're travelling during high season, so give yourself a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak times? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can hop on a direct flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) leaving from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Air Canada is a well-known carrier that offers direct flights from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport taking off from YVR.
The top choice among passengers flying between YVR and YXJ is Air Canada.
Among carriers operating on this route, Air Canada has the best track record for timely arrivals.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Want an easy start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights arrive within the expected time frame.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
On public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before catching your Vancouver to YXJ flight? Relax in a hotel near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport before your adventure officially starts. Here's where you can stay:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to get there by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Take the uncertainty out of departure day — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach your boarding gate with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport flight:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. To put it simply, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
Consider checking in to Ramada by Wyndham Northern Grand Hotel & Conference Centre after touching down from your flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport. It's a short drive from YXJ and a great option if you'd like to relax as soon as possible.
Grab a North Peace Regional Airport rental car and explore Fort St John and beyond with your own wheels. Enterprise, Avis and National are popular providers to choose from here.
Get the best deal by booking your vehicle around two weeks before your Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport is R 861. For a return flight on this route, the best price is R 1,755. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last moment. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to YXJ if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport tickets across each month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
July is when most people book flights from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ). Plan your visit to Fort St John in May for a quieter experience.
Book a Vancouver to YXJ plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Fort St John to range from 9ºC (48ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -23ºC (-9ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF).
More about Fort St John
After booking your flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport, find a hotel that offers a good mix of location and comfort. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Fort St John:
All great adventures should include some sightseeing. North Peace Cultural Centre, WI Centennial Park and Fort St. John North Peace Museum are attractions you won't want to skip in Fort St John.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Fort St John, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 290 kilometres south-west to Prince George to tick off its leading attractions. From Fraser River Provincial Park to Cottonwood Trail and Fort George Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Grande Prairie is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 177 kilometres south-east of Fort St John. No journey is complete without a visit to Evergreen Ridge Recreation Area, Crystal Lake and Heritage Discovery Centre.
