Cheap Flights from Victoria to Vancouver

Travelling from Victoria to Vancouver: what you need to know

• Set off on your next big adventure from one of Victoria's main airports, Victoria International Airport (YYJ) or Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Victoria to Vancouver taking off from either of these.

• The primary gateways to Vancouver are Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).

• The average time for a direct Victoria to Vancouver flight is 35 minutes.

• Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Victoria.

• The most popular route for flights from Victoria to Vancouver is from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Take your pick of 106 services every week between these two airports. If you'd like to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YYJ to YVR is the 05:45 Air Canada option. If you prefer to travel later, the last scheduled departure is at 21:10 with Air Canada.

• Leave enough time to get on your Victoria to Vancouver flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

• During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

How to find the cheapest flights from Victoria to Vancouver

• Right now, R 461 is the best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Victoria to Vancouver. The cheapest price for a return flight is R 723. Remember fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.

• Lock in cheap Victoria to Vancouver flights by booking four months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

• Organise your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring a great bargain on plane tickets from Victoria to Vancouver. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest price across every month.

• You don't need to search every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a better deal comes up on cheap flights from Victoria to Vancouver.

• Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops by using the filters. Or sort your Victoria to Vancouver flight results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best.'

Flying from Victoria

Victoria International Airport (YYJ)

• You can catch a direct flight from Victoria to Vancouver leaving from Victoria International Airport (YYJ). Begin your journey at YYJ and come in for landing at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

• You can choose from a range of airlines offering direct Victoria to Vancouver plane tickets with departures from YYJ, including:

  • Air Canada

  • WestJet

  • Pacific Coastal Airlines

• Travelling from central Victoria to YYJ takes about 1 hour 25 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 24 kilometres in 30 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

• Catching an early flight from Victoria to Vancouver? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near Victoria International Airport:

  • Days Inn by Wyndham Victoria Airport Sidney

  • Best Western Plus Emerald Isle Hotel

  • The Sidney Pier Hotel & Spa

• 67.45% of flights that leave from Victoria International Airport arrive at their destination on time.

Arriving in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

• The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 10 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.

• When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.

• If you're coming in on a late flight from Victoria to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:

  • Best Western Plus Vancouver Airport Hotel

  • Nice Home Away at Vancouver Near YVR

  • Versante Hotel

• 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 find adventure across Vancouver and beyond.

• To get the best deal, book your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your Victoria to Vancouver flight.

Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)

• Central Vancouver is located around 0.80 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Victoria to Vancouver has touched down and you've made your way out of the airport, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.

• If you travel by public transport, you'll get to the city centre in 15 minutes or so.

• There are some great places to call home for the night near CXH. Tuck yourself in after your Victoria to Vancouver flight at one of these well-located options:

  • Quality Inn & Suites

  • Hyatt Regency Vancouver

  • Century Plaza Hotel

• Usually, the sooner you book, the bigger the savings and variety of vehicles. Reserve your ride from CXH as soon as you've confirmed your plans.

Abbotsford Airport (YXX)

• Set off for the city centre after your flight from Victoria to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour to get to by car.

• The journey takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes when travelling by public transport.

• If you don't want to travel into the centre, choose a hotel near YXX. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your Victoria to Vancouver flight:

  • Sandman Hotel Abbotsford Airport

  • Best Western Plus Regency Inn Conference Centre

  • Alpine Inn Abbotsford

• Whether you're searching for an economy for a solo escape or a full-size SUV to fit the whole crew comfortably, you'll find the perfect Abbotsford Airport rental car for you. Explore wheels available here from names such as Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.

• Around one week before your flight from Victoria to Vancouver is the ideal time to book your vehicle from YXX. You're more likely to find a cheaper rate or even snap up an early bird discount.

Best time to go to Vancouver

• August is the most popular month for flights from Victoria to Vancouver. To travel when it's less crowded, visit Vancouver in May.

• Lock in a Victoria to Vancouver ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).

• December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap flights from Victoria to Vancouver around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.

More about Vancouver

• When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Explore these hotels once you've locked in your flight from Victoria to Vancouver:

  • Quality Inn & Suites

  • Hyatt Regency Vancouver

  • Atrium Hotel Vancouver

• There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.

Explore more of Canada

• Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.

• Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.