Travelling from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP): What you need to know
Organising your flight from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) begins with finding the right airport to jet off from. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main terminals in Vancouver.
San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport is located in San Luis Obispo. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Vancouver.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Vancouver to SBP. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Delays at check-in and security are likely if you're travelling during high season, so allow a little extra breathing room. The recommendation for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 35 minutes.
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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 driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 15 minutes.
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Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
From the centre of Vancouver, YXX is around 64 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 1 hour to arrive by car and 1 hour 30 minutes or so if you take public transport.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport flight without having to rush. These accommodation options near Abbotsford Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're setting off early:
Flights departing from YXX arrive at their final stop as scheduled 67.97% of the time.
About San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near SBP:
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Get the best deal by booking your ride around one week ahead of your Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport flight.
You'll find SBP at 901 Airport Drive.
Getting from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP) to central San Luis Obispo
Central San Luis Obispo is around 11 kilometres from San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport and takes about 10 minutes to reach by car. See what your options are for getting into town, whether that's with a car hire, cab or ride-share.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 55 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
196 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport. Return flights start from 318 €. These prices may change based on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to SBP. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely pay.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP)
Think about the kind of experience you want when deciding the best time to fly. February is the quietest month to visit San Luis Obispo. September is when most people book flights from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport (SBP), which may be ideal if you enjoy travelling when it's busier.
Book a Vancouver to SBP plane ticket departing in August if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in San Luis Obispo to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 28ºC (82ºF).
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport in February when temperatures are between 5ºC (41ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF).
More about San Luis Obispo
After booking your flight from Vancouver to San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring San Luis Obispo:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Bishop Peak, Mission San Luis Obispo de Tolosa and Performing Arts Centre are must-visits when exploring San Luis Obispo.
Explore more of the United States
Los Angeles is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen San Luis Obispo. Around 257 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Hollywood Sign, Griffith Observatory and Hollywood Bowl.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in the United States, head for San Jose, roughly 257 kilometres north-west of San Luis Obispo. Japantown (San Jose), Winchester Mystery House and The Tech Museum of Innovation are among its highlights.
