Travelling from Vancouver to Narita International Airport (NRT): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to Narita International Airport (NRT) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your journey from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
Around 10 hours 5 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct Vancouver to Narita International Airport flight.
Narita International Airport is located in Tokyo. The city follows the UTC+9 timezone and is 16 hours ahead of Vancouver.
With 17 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Narita International Airport (NRT) is the busiest route. ZIPAIR Tokyo operates the earliest flight at 10:15am. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the latest departure from YVR to NRT is with JAL at 2:40pm.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your flight from Vancouver to NRT.
Heading away during a peak time like a bank holiday? Expect longer queues at security and check-in. To be on the safe side, arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can book a direct flight from Vancouver to Narita International Airport (NRT) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
At YVR, you'll find a good selection of airlines offering direct flights from Vancouver to Narita International Airport, such as:
The preferred choice for passengers flying between YVR and NRT is Air Canada.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is JAL.
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver to Narita International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
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 around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes 5 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
Catching an early morning 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 NRT flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From central Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It takes roughly 1 hour to get to the airport by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Narita International Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Abbotsford Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that take off from YXX arrive at their destination within the expected time frame 67.97% of the time.
About Narita International Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel near NRT if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Narita International Airport. Choose one of these options and get some sleep sooner:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Narita International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Airport Car Hire, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Hire and experience the lesser-explored corners of Tokyo and beyond.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride around four weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Narita International Airport flight.
NRT is located at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Narita International Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Narita International Airport is 267 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 500 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Vancouver to NRT by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
Plan your trip for October. That's the best month for scoring the biggest deals on Vancouver to Narita International Airport tickets. If you're open to different travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Narita International Airport (NRT)
It's time to figure out when to book your flight from Vancouver to Narita International Airport (NRT). July is the most popular month to visit Tokyo. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, go in April.
Before locking in your Vancouver to NRT plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Tokyo, with temperatures ranging from 26ºC (79ºF) to 29ºC (84ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Narita International Airport in February when temperatures are between 15ºC (59ºF) and 20ºC (68ºF).
More about Tokyo
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Tokyo right here. Check out these options after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Narita International Airport:
Your trip to Tokyo should come with a side of sightseeing. Major attractions that should be on your list include Tokyo Skytree, Tokyo Station and Fushimi Inari Daimyojin.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover other parts of Japan. Travel about 322 kilometres west to Nagoya to check off its must-visit sights. From Nagoya Castle to Sakura Park and Atsuta Shrine, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Around 209 kilometres south-west of Tokyo, Shizuoka is another favourite stop in Japan. No visit is complete without checking out Kiyomizu-dera, Japanese Garden and Uomachi Inari Shrine.