Flying from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 25 minutes.
Vancouver is one hour behind Guadalajara and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your GDL to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
Travelling during a peak month like July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flair Airlines has direct flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to tick off the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if your schedule allows.
Flair Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between GDL and YVR:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport
Los Cabos International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
C$133 is the best price for a one-way Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start from C$293. These fares may change based on availability.
To score cheap tickets from GDL to YVR, reserve your trip six months ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport (GDL)
71.31% of flights that leave from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
To get to Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport from central Guadalajara, it'll take about 35 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour 55 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near GDL? If you're catching an early flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're getting in on a late Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting shortly after at one of these options near YVR:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before travelling.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
Before locking in your flight from Miguel Hidalgo y Costilla International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from GDL to YVR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're looking to explore another major destination in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key reasons to visit.
