Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 6 hours 15 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is three hours behind New York.
Every week, there are six John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, go for the 17:36 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 17:59 with JetBlue Airways.
Your JFK to YVR flight won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
JetBlue Airways has direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
JetBlue Airways tops the list for bookings on this route.
With an impressive 86.67% of services landing on schedule, JetBlue Airways has the best on-time performance for JFK to YVR flights.
If you want to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and YVR:
Pearson International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, 86 € is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 224 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from JFK to YVR, reserve your journey three months ahead of your departure date.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from JFK to YVR.
Lock in the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
JFK is located at JFK Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of John F. Kennedy International Airport, 74.1% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To get to John F. Kennedy International Airport from central New York, it'll take about 50 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 20 minutes when using public transport.
Get your journey off to a hassle-free start by staying near JFK. Whether you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel close to YVR if you have a late John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Settle into one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
Booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from JFK to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its leading attractions. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If there's time to check out another major stop in Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are the start of reasons to visit.