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. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is four hours 30 minutes behind St John's.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to catch your YYT to Vancouver flight.
If you're heading away during a major holiday or another peak period, give yourself more time. A good rule is two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer.
The journey from central St John's to YYT takes around 1 hour on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 15 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near YYT. Whether you're boarding an early flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
When it comes to St. John's International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 62.67% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
How to find the cheapest flights from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to Vancouver
R 2,811 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 5,028. 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)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your flight from YYT to Vancouver.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Central Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). After your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver has touched down and you've made your way through the terminal, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
The trip will take about 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to call home for the night near CXH. Kick back and get cosy after your YYT to Vancouver flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out forms at the rental desk by completing your booking beforehand. Reserve your ride from CXH in advance so you can simply grab the keys and get going.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre in a ride-share or cab once you've stepped off your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver.
Public transport can get you there in around 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to travel to the centre, choose a hotel near YXX. Check in to one of these stays after your YYT to Vancouver flight:
Be in control of the next leg of your trip by picking up an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise are some companies you can book with.
Around one week ahead of your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver is a good time to book your ride from YXX. You're likely to snag a better deal or even pick up some early bird 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 flight 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
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from St. John's International Airport to Vancouver, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are a couple of popular attractions to put on your Vancouver travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to 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.