Travelling from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH): What you need to know
Your next great adventure starts at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) jetting off from either of these bases.
Take off on a direct Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 30 minutes.
Victoria is one hour behind Vancouver. Victoria Inner Harbour Airport is located in Victoria, which is in the UTC-8 timezone.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is the most popular route. There are 11 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you prefer to head out later, take the last flight with Harbour Air at 6pm. Opt for the first YVR to YWH departure operated by Harbour Air at 8:45am if you're aiming for an earlier start.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to YWH. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
If you're travelling during a public holiday or other peak period, give yourself extra time. Arrive two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Go straight to your destination from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) can be booked from here.
When jetting out of YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport with Harbour Air.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between YVR and YWH is Harbour Air.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey by public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Want a hassle-free start to your journey? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport or prefer not to rush, these hotels have you covered:
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Planning to leave from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)? Direct Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) flight tickets can be booked from this popular hub.
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to YWH are available with Helijet Airways.
On the CXH to YWH route, Helijet Airways is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to YWH flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so on public transport.
Sleep a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
About Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YWH instead:
Getting from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) to central Victoria
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport is roughly 0.64 kilometres from central Victoria. How long it'll take to get to the centre in a cab or car rental will depend on the time of day. Do some research before you go.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 10 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
C$69 is the best price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport. A return flight starts at C$156. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Vancouver to YWH if you book ahead. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird deals.
If you have some flexibility with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the cheapest price in every month when searching for your Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport ticket.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). July is the busiest month to travel to Victoria. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in April.
The warmest month in Victoria is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 23ºC (73ºF). Lock in your Vancouver to YWH flight ticket then if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
Start your Victoria trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport, browse our range of hotels including:
Your Victoria visit should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that are worth your time include Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Victoria, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel around 105 kilometres north-east to Abbotsford to check off its popular sights. From Tanglebank Gardens to EcoDairy and Ripples Winery, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 105 kilometres north-east of Victoria, Coquitlam is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Laurentian Park, Como Lake Park and Trapped Coquitlam - Real Life Escape Games.