Travelling from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Jose Marti International Airport is located in Havana. Based in the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 3 hours behind Havana.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from HAV to Vancouver.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A stopover is the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even tour another city. When searching for flights from HAV to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Cancun International Airport (CUN)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Miami International Airport (MIA)
If you hold a passport from Cuba, you will need an embassy visa to enter Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. The rules may be different if you're travelling for business or other reasons. Always check the visa rules before you book and certainly before you fly.
Central Havana to HAV is approximately 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
After a leisurely start to your journey? Stay near HAV. Whether you're taking an early flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from Jose Marti International Airport (HAV) to Vancouver
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver is C$482. The cheapest price for a return flight is C$1,235. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from HAV to Vancouver if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird deals.
Finding cheap tickets from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver is easier if you can be flexible with your travel dates. Check out the 'Whole month' search tool to show the lowest fares throughout the month and bag a great deal.
Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. You'll be notified right away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you from searching for cheap tickets from HAV to Vancouver every day.
Use the filters to tailor your flights from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver. Enter your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 26 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 33 minutes.
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver. Book one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. Once you've hopped off your flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can expect the journey to take about 16 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from HAV to Vancouver, tuck yourself in at a hotel near CXH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Vancouver, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from HAV to Vancouver sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Jose Marti International Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are leading attractions which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
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