Flying from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll board your flight from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE) are the two main airports in Seattle.
The average length of a direct Seattle to Vancouver International Airport flight is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Vancouver (where Vancouver International Airport is located) and Seattle share the UTC-7 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 102 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 5:40am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before you fly, the last flight from SEA to YVR is with Alaska Airlines at 11:02pm.
To ensure you get on your flight from Seattle to YVR, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow even more breathing space. The recommendation for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and at least two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Seattle
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) take off from this terminal.
Well-known carriers that have direct flights from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport leaving from SEA include:
The most frequently booked airline between SEA and YVR is Delta Air Lines.
Delta Air Lines is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
The journey from central Seattle to SEA takes about 55 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 23 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Booked an early flight from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some bonus sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has a solid on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SEA make it to their destination as scheduled 81.27% of the time.
Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport (LKE)
You can reach LKE from the centre of Seattle in about 10 minutes by car, depending on traffic conditions. The journey on public transport will take roughly 25 minutes to cover the 3 kilometres or so.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? You might like to check in to one of these hotels near Lake Union Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Seattle to YVR flight:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport. Make yourself comfy at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Booking your ride around one week in advance of your Seattle to Vancouver International Airport flight can help you lock in a great deal.
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. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, 46 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 113 €. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from Seattle to YVR, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Plan your visit to Vancouver in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
Lock in a Seattle to YVR plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December has temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Check out these options once you've locked in your flight from Seattle to Vancouver International Airport:
There are so many things to explore in this city, it can be hard to figure out where to start. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey about 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to check off its top attractions. From Lake Okanagan to The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're eager to discover another great destination in Canada, consider Kamloops, roughly 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are the start of reasons to visit.