Travelling from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 7 hours 40 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is seven hours behind Reykjavik.
Flights from KEF to YVR start at 10:35 — the earliest with Icelandair. The last service of the day is at 17:15 with Icelandair. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your KEF to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
Icelandair has direct flights from Keflavik 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 your schedule allows.
Most travellers choose to travel with Icelandair on this route.
Icelandair is the most punctual carrier offering KEF to YVR flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or even explore someplace new along the way. Check out these options between KEF and YVR:
Calgary International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Portland International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is 192 €. A round-trip ticket is currently 325 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from KEF to YVR by booking at least ten months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from KEF to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare becomes available.
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Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
When it comes to Keflavik International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 66.96% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Central Reykjavik to Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 15 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near KEF:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Book a hotel near YVR if you're on a late Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Explore without limits with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your trip.
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.
It takes around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the most popular. Choose the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KEF to YVR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another standout destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without dropping by Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.