Flying from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver one hour behind Salt Lake City.
Choose from 18 weekly Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 11:00 departure with Delta Air Lines is the earliest available. Delta Air Lines operates the last service of the day at 21:23.
To ensure you get on your SLC to YVR flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Flying into Vancouver (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a breeze with Delta Air Lines. This popular airline has direct flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Most travellers choose to fly with Delta Air Lines on this route.
The most punctual carrier that operates SLC to YVR flights is Delta Air Lines. Its services arrive as scheduled 77.57% of the time.
We make it a breeze to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SLC and YVR include:
Portland International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Calgary International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is 88 €. A return ticket right now is 225 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from SLC to YVR by booking at least two months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Plan your trip for January. That's the cheapest month for flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
There's no need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SLC to YVR.
Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Salt Lake City International Airport (SLC)
SLC is located at 776 North Terminal Drive.
Salt Lake City International Airport has a strong on-time performance, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from SLC arrive on schedule 82.4% of the time.
Central Salt Lake City to Salt Lake City International Airport is approximately 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
The journey on public transport takes roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near SLC? If you're catching an early flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you have a late Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Vancouver and beyond.
Booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance can help you get the lowest rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Salt Lake City International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SLC to YVR in December. Temperatures average between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its leading sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.