Flying from Houston to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Houston's main base, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH), is where many great holidays begin. Explore the departure options from here when planning your flight from Houston to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
4 hours 55 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Houston to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Vancouver is two hours behind Houston. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which is in the UTC-8 timezone.
The busiest route is from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), with 14 direct services every week. If you're ready to head out sooner, the earliest flight from IAH to YVR is the 9:32am United Airlines service. If you prefer travelling later, the last departure is at 8:01pm with United Airlines.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Houston to YVR. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
July is a busy time to fly out. If you're taking off then or around a major holiday like Christmas, get there even earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
You can find a direct flight from Houston to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leaving from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH).
You'll find a direct flight from Houston to Vancouver International Airport with United Airlines. This leading airline offers services from IAH.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with United from IAH to YVR.
United is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 76.12% of its services reaching their destination on time.
Think about adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Houston to YVR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Make a stop (and maybe make your fare cheaper) by passing through one of these popular options:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Located around 40 kilometres from the centre of Houston, IAH can be reached in about 30 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
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When it comes to the on-time performance of Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport, data shows 79% of flights complete their journey on time.
IAH's address is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to stretch your legs with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Houston to Vancouver International Airport, check out these options when heading out from Houston Hobby Airport:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Houston to HOU in around 50 minutes. The terminal is roughly 19 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 20 minutes.
Taking off bright and early? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to YVR flight:
79% of flights out of Houston Hobby Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find HOU at 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Have a late flight from Houston to Vancouver International Airport? Don't let it stretch your travel day into tomorrow. Check in to one of these hotels near YVR and turn in quicker:
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around one week in advance of your Houston to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Vancouver. How long it takes to get to the centre by car hire or taxi will depend on the time of day. Do a little research beforehand.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
90 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Houston to Vancouver International Airport. A return flight starts from 225 €. These fares can change based on availability.
To snap up cheap flights from Houston to YVR, book your ticket one month ahead of your departure date.
The best month for picking up cheap Houston to Vancouver International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
January is the quietest month for flights from Houston to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), while July is the busiest. Find the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a lively atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Houston to YVR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Houston to Vancouver International Airport in February when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
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There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver are leading attractions which should be on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be discovered. About 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a trip to Kelowna will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
Kamloops is another essential stop in Canada and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. No journey is complete without seeing St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park.