Flying from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver is 1 hour 35 minutes.
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Edmonton, where Edmonton International Airport is located. Vancouver operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
With 120 weekly flights between the two airports, Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from YEG to YVR is with Flair Airlines at 22:30.
Give yourself enough time to catch your flight from YEG to Vancouver. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a smart move.
You can book a direct flight from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver. Begin your journey at YEG and touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
There's a range of airlines offering direct flights from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver, including:
You won't need your passport or a visa to travel within Canada. You will need a valid proof of identity however, like an ID card or driver's licence. Put them on your packing list after booking your cheap tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver.
The journey from central Edmonton to YEG takes approximately 1 hour and 10 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 32 kilometres in 34 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near YEG. Whether you're catching an early flight from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Edmonton International Airport (YEG) to Vancouver
27 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver. A return flight starts at 30 €. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Get cheap tickets from YEG to Vancouver by booking 9 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest price across every month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With a cab or in your own car rental, the drive is about 26 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport takes around 33 minutes.
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you have a late flight from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can expect the journey to take roughly 16 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can put your feet up after your flight from YEG to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month to board a flight from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to visit Vancouver, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before locking in your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from YEG to Vancouver in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Edmonton International Airport to Vancouver:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are essential stops on your Vancouver itinerary.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
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