Travelling from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR): What you need to know
Get your trip started at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), the main airport in Vancouver. Look for flights from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR) that depart from this terminal.
1 hour 50 minutes is the average travel time for a direct Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport flight.
Prince Rupert's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Vancouver. Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport is located in Prince Rupert.
Take your pick of 7 direct flights a week between Vancouver International Airport (YVR) and Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR). This is the busiest route, with Air Canada offering a 12:55pm departure from YVR to YPR.
To ensure you get on your flight from Vancouver to YPR, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Popular months like July or other busy periods mean longer lines and possible delays. Stick to your schedule by getting to the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) provides a hassle-free way to reach your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR) depart from this terminal.
When leaving from YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport with Air Canada.
The majority of travellers choose to book seats with Air Canada between YVR and YPR.
The carrier with the best punctuality score on this route is Air Canada. Its services arrive as planned 78.33% of the time.
YVR is about 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 25 minutes.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport, these stays will have you sleeping conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to Vancouver International Airport's on-time performance, 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your Vancouver to YPR flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The trip to YXX from central Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes by public transport. If you're planning to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Stay in bed a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport flight without having to rush. These hotels near Abbotsford International Airport make departure day a breeze if you're flying out early:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights touch down as expected. At YXX, that figure is 68%.
About Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR)
Hop off your flight from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport and be in your hotel bed soon after. If you're searching for a convenient option a quick drive from YPR, stay at Black Rooster Guesthouse.
Getting from Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR) to central Prince Rupert
From Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport, central Prince Rupert is around 6 kilometres away. It takes about 15 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 35 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR)
Right now, 144 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is 243 €. Keep in mind fares may change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap flights from Vancouver to YPR, book your plane ticket one month before your departure date.
The best month for landing cheap Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare flight prices, then select the dates that offer the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR)
October is when most people book flights from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport (YPR). Visit Prince Rupert in October for a more laid-back experience.
Before locking in your Vancouver to YPR plane ticket, consider the kind of weather you prefer. August is the warmest month in Prince Rupert, with temperatures ranging from 10ºC (50ºF) to 16ºC (61ºF).
February sees temperatures of between -4ºC (25ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Prince Rupert
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Prince Rupert right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Prince Rupert Digby Island Airport:
You'll find plenty of exciting things to do in Prince Rupert when you're ready to see the sights. Start exploring at Museum of Northern British Columbia followed by Rushbrook Trail and Oliver Lake.
Explore more of Canada
Prince Rupert is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be discovered. About 121 kilometres east of Prince Rupert, a visit to Terrace will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Kitselas Canyon National Historic Site, Hai Lake Mount Herman Provincial Park and Kitsumkalum Provincial Park.
If you want to check out another major stop in Canada, consider Kitimat, about 121 kilometres east of Prince Rupert. Meziadin Lake Provincial Park, Bishop Bay - Monkey Beach Conservancy and Jesse Falls Protected Area are among its highlights.
