Travelling from Vancouver to Leon Airport (LAP): What you need to know
You can choose from a few airports when planning your flight from Vancouver to Leon Airport (LAP). Check out your options for taking off from Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
La Paz (where Leon Airport is located) and Vancouver share the UTC-7 timezone. You'll have no time difference to factor in for your trip.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to LAP, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During peak travel periods, expect extended wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 35 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Leon Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure gate:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 15 minutes.
Catching the earliest flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to LAP flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you about 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at your gate with time to spare. Get settled at one of these hotels the day before if you've booked an early Vancouver to Leon Airport flight:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Leon Airport (LAP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Leon Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near LAP:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Leon Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from MEX, Thrifty or Europcar and experience the lesser-explored corners of La Paz and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride around four weeks before your Vancouver to Leon Airport flight.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Leon Airport (LAP)
Right now, 192 € is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Leon Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 389 €. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to LAP, book early. Airlines typically offer lower prices when flights are first released.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Leon Airport (LAP)
April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Leon Airport (LAP), while July is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to go to La Paz based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
Lock in a Vancouver to LAP plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in La Paz to range from 23ºC (73ºF) to 35ºC (95ºF).
January has temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Leon Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about La Paz
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Leon Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring La Paz:
You'll find plenty of things to do in La Paz when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Cabo Adventures Sea of Cortez Adventures followed by Balandra Beach and Malecon.
Explore more of Mexico
La Paz is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Mexico just waiting to be discovered. About 241 kilometres north-east of La Paz, a visit to Los Mochis will keep you on the go. Start with attractions like Prado del Sur Park, Jardín Botánico Benjamin Francis Johnston and Los Naranjos Park.
Guasave is another favourite destination in Mexico and is around 257 kilometres north-east of La Paz. No trip is complete without seeing La Florida Park, Parque Por La Paz and Hernando de Villafañe Park.