Travelling from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Victoria: what you need to know
Victoria is one hour behind Fort St John, where North Peace Regional Airport is located. Victoria runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
To avoid missing your YXJ to Victoria flight, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
To get to YXJ from central Fort St John, it'll take about 15 minutes if you're planning to drive. It's roughly 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
When it comes to North Peace Regional Airport's on-time performance, 62.46% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to Victoria
R 2,785 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,072. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
To find cheap flights from YXJ to Victoria, book early. Airlines generally offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 27 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 1 hour 25 minutes.
Think about booking a hotel close to YYJ if you're coming in on a late flight from North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria. Choose one of these options and make your first night all about catching up on rest:
Grab a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets to choose from here.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Victoria International Airport about three weeks ahead of your flight from YXJ to Victoria.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
The centre of Victoria is about 2 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Once your flight from North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria has touched down and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take roughly 10 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near YWH. Settle in and get cosy after your YXJ to Victoria flight at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Victoria
Before locking in your flights from North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria, consider which time of year is best for you. Peak season in Victoria offers a bustling atmosphere and plenty of things to do, while the off-season brings better hotel deals and fewer crowds.
Lock in a North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria flight ticket with a departure in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from YXJ to Victoria in February if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) on average.
More about Victoria
Once you've booked your flight from North Peace Regional Airport to Victoria, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Craigdarroch Castle, Royal BC Museum and Inner Harbour are popular attractions which should be on every Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, a trip to Abbotsford will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Discovery Trail Dog Park, Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park.
Around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, Coquitlam is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.