Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Prince George Airport (YXS): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Vancouver and Prince George are both in the UTC-7 timezone. This means you won't need to account for any time differences.
You can choose from 71 weekly Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport flights. The 07:55 departure with WestJet is the earliest available. WestJet operates the last service of the day at 22:10.
Leave enough time to make your YVR to YXS flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
Air Canada has direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to tick off the sights in Prince George — and maybe even more of Canada if you have time.
Air Canada is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
The most punctual carrier operating YVR to YXS flights is Air Canada. Its services land as scheduled 75.64% of the time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Prince George Airport (YXS)
Currently, 33 € is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is 82 €. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Get cheap tickets from YVR to YXS by booking at least six months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from YVR to YXS by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare becomes available.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the departures from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 35 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a convenient hotel near YVR? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport, these stays will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Prince George Airport (YXS)
Consider checking in to Carmel Inn after your Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport flight. It's a short drive from YXS and a comfy option if you're eager to get some rest right away.
Pick up a Prince George Airport rental car and discover Prince George and beyond with your own wheels. Alamo, National and Hertz are well-known companies you can book with here.
Increase your likelihood of snagging a great price by booking as early as possible. Reserving your vehicle from Prince George Airport at least a few weeks ahead is a smart idea.
Getting from Prince George Airport (YXS) to central Prince George
From Prince George Airport, Prince George is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 15 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When to fly to Prince George Airport (YXS)
It's time to pick your dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport. January is the busiest month to visit Prince George. If you prefer a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Prince George Airport for July if you'd like to visit Prince George during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 7ºC (45ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC (0ºF) and 1ºC (34ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YVR to YXS sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Prince George has plenty going for it, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 402 kilometres south-east of Prince George, a trip to Kamloops will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
Around 467 kilometres south-east of Prince George, Vernon is another essential stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out HURLBURT PARK, Becker park bike park and South Vernon Park.
