Travelling from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Rio De Janeiro's main base, Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore the options for leaving from here when booking your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city runs on the UTC-7 timezone and is four hours behind Rio De Janeiro.
Leave plenty of time to make your flight from Rio De Janeiro to YVR. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Planning to travel during a peak period like school or public holidays? Expect longer queues at check-in and security. Give yourself extra leeway and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Rio De Janeiro
Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG)
Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to YVR. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport (GIG). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular options:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Travelling from central Rio De Janeiro to GIG takes around 1 hour 5 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 18 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
Of the flights that depart from Galeao Antonio Carlos Jobim International Airport, 79.57% touch down on time at their destination.
Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can get to SDU from the centre of Rio De Janeiro in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The ride by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Flying off with the first light? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio De Janeiro to YVR flight:
78.67% of all departures from Santos Dumont Airport stick to their scheduled arrival time.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Have a late flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport? Don't let it rob you of real rest. Check in to one of these hotels near YVR and hit the pillow fast:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week before your Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Central Vancouver is around 14 kilometres from Vancouver International Airport and takes about 25 minutes to reach by car. Explore your options for getting into the city, whether that's with a cab, car hire or ride-share.
It typically takes 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport is 313 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 708 €. Depending on when you want to go and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Rio De Janeiro to YVR, book ahead. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
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Find an affordable flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport by using the search filters. Select your preferred times, number of stops and airlines, then sort the results by 'Cheapest' for the best deals.
The best time to fly from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Plan your visit to Vancouver in May if you prefer a quieter experience.
Lock in a Rio De Janeiro to YVR plane ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport in December if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Rio De Janeiro to Vancouver International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in Canada, consider Kamloops, about 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are among the biggest draws.