Flying from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is 16 hours behind Sapporo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your CTS to YVR flight.
During popular months like June, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from New Chitose Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Top stopovers between CTS and YVR include:
Narita International Airport
Kansai International Airport
Incheon International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Chitose Airport (CTS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, 298 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way New Chitose Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is 681 €. Remember that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from CTS to YVR, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the cheapest price across every month when looking for a flight from New Chitose Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from CTS to YVR.
Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New Chitose Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about New Chitose Airport (CTS)
You'll find CTS at 987 Bibi, Chitose.
Of all flights leaving New Chitose Airport, 69.64% land on time at their destination.
To get to New Chitose Airport from central Sapporo, it'll take about 1 hour if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 56 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Searching for a handy hotel close to CTS? If you're catching an early flight from New Chitose Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late New Chitose Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
Booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance boosts your odds of scoring a great price.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from New Chitose Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to Vancouver in May.
When reserving your flight from New Chitose Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from CTS to YVR in December. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey about 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its top attractions. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are among its highlights.