How to find cheap flights to Vancouver
293 € is the cheapest price for a return flight to Vancouver. For a one-way plane ticket, the lowest fare is 143 €.
Have the best deals come straight to you by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or a notification through the app when ticket prices drop.
About one month in advance is a great time to book your plane ticket. This is a general recommendation for finding the best deals.
Expand your search for cheap flights to Vancouver by clicking the 'Add nearby airports' option. This gives you access to fares for other airports in the region, which could mean lower fares.
Taking an indirect route can help you save, so search for flights that include a stop. Once your results show up, use the 'Stops' filter to explore your options.
Best time to go to Vancouver
To find the month or even day with the cheapest flights, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you've got some flexibility with your travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest fares available that month.
Plan your trip for August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights, but also when tickets can be more expensive.
May is the quietest month to visit if you want a more relaxed 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, averaging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Temperatures are at their lowest in December, when they range from -1ºC (30ºF) to 7ºC (45ºF).
With three days of rain on average, July is the driest month in Vancouver.
The wettest time of year is January. Plan your getaway then and you can expect to get around 15 days of rainfall.
Flying to Vancouver: what you need to know
When organising your Vancouver flight, you'll have a good selection of airports to arrive at. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are your options.
Most travellers flying into the city land at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Ditch the layovers and take a plane straight to your destination. Air Canada and WestJet offer nonstop flights to Vancouver.
When you touch down in Vancouver, you'll be in the UTC-7 timezone.
After booking your ticket, stay somewhere that turns a good trip into a great one. Here's a lineup of popular hotels to keep in mind for your visit:
Getting to central Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Central Vancouver is about 14 kilometres from YVR, the city's main gateway.
You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're catching a cab or ride-share after your flight to Vancouver.
You can expect the ride to take roughly 35 minutes on public transport.
Get some sleep or simply freshen up after your flight to Vancouver. These hotels near Vancouver International Airport offer the ideal place to kick back and relax:
Waste no time getting out there by booking a car hire at YVR. Grab some wheels from Routes Car Rentals to explore corners of Vancouver that take a little more effort to reach.
Vancouver International Airport serves Vancouver and nearby areas in British Columbia, Canada.
Vancouver highlights
These leading attractions should be on your must-do list after stepping off your flight to Vancouver:
Stanley Park Seawall: The perfect place to start your sightseeing, this landmark is located around 5 kilometres northwest of the city centre.
Marketplace: You'll find this shopping area roughly 2 kilometres north of the centre. Break up your day with a little spending while exploring Vancouver.
Stanley Park Seawall: This will be another highlight of your trip. A top landmark, it's around 6 kilometres north of the centre of Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
There's a whole lot more of Canada begging to be explored. Around 27 kilometres southeast of Vancouver, take off to Surrey. On the must-see list? Start with Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.
Victoria could easily become your new favourite place in Canada. You'll find it around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour stand out as highlights. You can arrive here through Victoria International Airport (YYJ).
Let your travels lead you to Burnaby. Roughly 10 kilometres east of Vancouver, Deer Lake, Burnaby Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails and Burnaby Mountain Park give you plenty of reason to visit.
Complete your trip with a Vancouver car hire
Want to rent a car in the city? Choose from a range of car rentals in Vancouver and travel at your own speed. With one simple search, compare rates and score the best deal after locking in your hotel and cheap flight to Vancouver.