Flying from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Vancouver: what you need to know
St. John's International Airport is located in St John's. Following the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is four hours 30 minutes behind St John's.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your YYT to Vancouver flight.
Flying during a popular month like August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Travelling from central St John's to YYT takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays near YYT:
When it comes to the on-time performance of St. John's International Airport, data shows 62.67% of flights complete their journey on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Vancouver
R 3,383 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way St. John's International Airport to Vancouver flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 6,412. Depending on when you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from YYT to Vancouver, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets are first released.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your flight from YYT to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way to arrivals, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the ride to the centre takes 15 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CXH. Kick back and get cosy after your YYT to Vancouver flight at one of these well-located options:
Get the vehicle you prefer, not just whatever's left, by booking your ride from CXH ahead of your arrival. You can also avoid paying more than you have to, especially when the airport is busy.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to reach the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Enjoy a more relaxed start to your break by checking in to a hotel near YXX after your YYT to Vancouver flight. Recharge after a day of travel or simply give yourself time to settle into a new destination at:
Take control of the next leg of your trip with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise will get you on the road.
About one week before your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver is a good time to secure your ride from YXX. You're more likely to get a better rate or catch some early booking discounts.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Carefully consider your travel dates before locking in your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver. The city buzzes in high season, but prices are often higher and attractions can be busy. Plan your trip to Vancouver in the off-season for a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in a St. John's International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for a cheap ticket from YYT to Vancouver around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Vancouver must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Science World.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Travel around 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to tick off its must-visit sights. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No trip is complete without dropping by Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.