Travelling from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver and you'll be travelling for around 6 hours 25 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-8. The city is two hours ahead of Honolulu, where Honolulu International Airport is located.
Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most traveled route, with 18 flights a week to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, the last flight from HNL to YVR is with WestJet at 23:45. Choose the first departure operated by Air Canada at 13:15 if you want to fly out earlier.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. That way, you won't have to rush to board your HNL to Vancouver flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines at security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Start your journey at HNL and travel nonstop to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver tickets.
Look out for offers from Air Canada. This airline operates direct flights from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver.
We make it simple to book plane tickets from HNL to Vancouver with a stopover. To see your options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. The most sought-after stopovers include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
HNL is about 6 kilometres from central Honolulu. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to HNL:
Honolulu International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 82% of flights that take off from HNL arrive at their destination without delay.
You'll find HNL at 300 Rodgers Blvd., #12.
How to find the cheapest flights from Honolulu International Airport (HNL) to Vancouver
113 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver flight. A return ticket right now is 314 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares can change.
Book two months before flying. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from HNL to Vancouver.
Plan your trip for July. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver tickets. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from HNL to Vancouver.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Book a hotel close to YVR if you have a late flight from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these options and make your first night all about rest:
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your flight from HNL to Vancouver.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. After your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre will take you 10 minutes or so.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your HNL to Vancouver flight at one of these perfectly located options:
Typically, the sooner you book, the more you save and the better your options. Secure your ride from CXH as soon as you've confirmed your plans.
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
Hop off your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver and head straight for your hotel or start exploring right away. Central Vancouver is around 72 kilometres from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and typically takes 1 hour 20 minutes to reach driving.
Public transport can get you there in around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Enjoy a restful, unhurried start to your break by checking in to a hotel near YXX after your HNL to Vancouver flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or simply give yourself time to find your footing in a new city at:
Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver for the best deals.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to figure out your dates for your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver. July is the busiest month for a trip to Vancouver. If you prefer a quieter atmosphere, go in January.
Book a Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket with a departure in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from HNL to Vancouver around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've locked in your flight from Honolulu International Airport to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall are just a couple of the top attractions to put on your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Downtown Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Kamloops is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. No journey is complete without a visit to St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park.