Flying from Penticton Airport (YYF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Penticton and Vancouver follow the same timezone, UTC-7.
Flights from YYF to YVR start from 09:45 — the earliest with Pacific Coastal Airlines. The last departure is at 17:20 with Pacific Coastal Airlines. In total, there are 28 weekly Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are golden rules for hassle-free flying. Be at the airport with enough time to board your YYF to YVR flight.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Pacific Coastal Airlines offers direct flights from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to check out the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Pacific Coastal Airlines on this route.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers YYF to YVR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Penticton Airport (YYF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, R 654 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,576. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from YYF to YVR by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you want to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares across every month.
Finding cheap flights from YYF to YVR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as a new discounted fare appears.
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Handy information about Penticton Airport (YYF)
Central Penticton to Penticton Airport is approximately 8 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 10 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 50 minutes on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to YYF:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Vancouver and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To skip the crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Penticton Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
Look for cheap tickets from YYF to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Get a taste of what this destination has to offer at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
