Traveling from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
A direct flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport takes 3 hours 15 minutes (on average). Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Phoenix.
Each week, there are 25 flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. The earliest flight from PHX to YVR is at 08:10 and the latest is at 22:00.
Traveling during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues and delays at checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
WestJet runs direct flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular airline, and get ready to tick off the sights in Vancouver — plus maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
To break up your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, add a stopover to your trip. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The most popular stopovers on the PHX - YVR route are:
Salt Lake City International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
C$86 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Return flights start at C$228. These fares may change based on availability and demand.
Score cheap flight tickets from PHX to YVR by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
May is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest airfares for each month.
Create a Price Alert for cheap flight tickets from PHX to YVR. There's no need to check every day to see if prices have fallen. We'll tell you the moment the price changes.
Use filters to tailor your flights from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals.
Handy information about Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX)
Located around 8 kilometres from central Phoenix, Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport can be reached in approximately 11 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride on public transport is roughly 34 minutes.
Want a convenient hotel near PHX? If you're on an early flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the center of Vancouver is about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing services.
Traveling on public transport will take you around 33 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from PHX to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flights from PHX to YVR, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Vancouver. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this exciting city:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just the start of the top attractions to put on your Vancouver itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Science World.
Complete your Vancouver trip with hotels and a car rental
Comparing flights is not the only thing we do. Once you've booked your cheap ticket to Vancouver International Airport, browse our great car rental offers that'll give you the freedom and flexibility to see the sights at your own pace. Next, have a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Vancouver stay.