How to find cheap flights to Vancouver
C$70 is the cheapest price for a return flight to Vancouver. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is C$33.
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The general recommendation is to book about one month before you plan to depart. You're more likely to get the best price on tickets then.
Widen your search for cheap flights to Vancouver by selecting the 'Add nearby airports' option. This gives you access to fares for other airports in the region, which could mean lower fares.
Indirect routes are usually cheaper, so consider taking a flight with a stop. Just uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your tickets.
Best time to go to Vancouver
If you have flexible travel dates, take advantage of the 'Whole month' tool. It'll help you find the cheapest month or day to fly.
August sees the highest demand for flights. The city is usually at its busiest, so you'll never be short on things to do.
March is the quietest time of year to travel if you want a more laid-back vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Vancouver then.
Check the weather conditions before travelling. August is the warmest time of year in Vancouver, with averages between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Temperatures are lowest in February, when they range from -2ºC (28ºF) to 10ºC (50ºF).
Want to leave the umbrella at home? July is the driest month in Vancouver, averaging three days of rainfall.
March brings the wettest conditions. You can expect around 15 days of rainfall.
Flying to Vancouver: what you need to know
Most passengers fly into Vancouver Boundary Bay Airport (YDT), the busiest airport serving the city.
Travel to your destination in one easy hop with Air Canada. WestJet also has direct flights to Vancouver.
You'll be in the UTC-8 timezone when you reach Vancouver.
Complete your trip by choosing a stay that fits your style. Check out these popular hotels once you've booked your ticket:
Getting to central Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR, the city's primary airport, is located about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver.
You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're ride-sharing or catching a cab after your flight to Vancouver.
You can expect the ride to take about 25 minutes on public transport.
Take your pick of comfy hotels close to Vancouver International Airport. Check in to one of these after your flight to Vancouver:
Fast-track your adventure by booking a car rental at YVR. Grab your ride from Routes Car Rentals to experience parts of Vancouver that tend to fly under the radar.
Vancouver International Airport serves Vancouver and nearby areas in British Columbia, Canada.
Vancouver highlights
These top attractions should be high on your must-do list after hopping off your flight to Vancouver:
Stanley Park Seawall: A classic place to begin your tour of the city, this landmark is around 5 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Downtown Vancouver: Take on this landmark next. About 2 kilometres north of the city centre, it's well worth visiting for the full Vancouver experience.
Explore more of Canada
Canada has plenty more surprises in store. Venture on to Surrey, located about 27 kilometres southeast of Vancouver. Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre have to be on your must-see list.
Victoria is another standout destination in Canada and is roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Make it a trip to remember with stops at Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) takes care of most arrivals into this city.
About 10 kilometres east of Vancouver, Burnaby is worth going out of your way for. Some of the best reasons to visit include Deer Lake, Burnaby Village Museum and ISKCON Vancouver.
Complete your trip with a Vancouver car rental
Want to rent a car in the city? Browse the range of car rentals in Vancouver and explore at your own pace. Easily compare rates in one place to find the ideal ride once you've booked your hotel and cheap flight to Vancouver.