Travelling from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH): What you need to know
The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) taking off from either of these.
Expect to be in the air for 30 minutes. That's the average time for a direct Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport flight.
Victoria (where Victoria Inner Harbour Airport is located) and Vancouver share the UTC-8 timezone. With no time difference, coordinating plans between the cities is hassle-free.
With 23 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is the most popular route. Harbour Air operates the earliest flight at 8:45am. If you prefer to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest flight from YVR to YWH is with Harbour Air at 6pm.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to YWH. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like July, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead for international flights when you travel during high season in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport with Harbour Air.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between YVR and YWH is Harbour Air.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 13 kilometres in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport, these stays will put you conveniently close to check-in:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 72% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
Planning to leave from Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)? Direct Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) plane tickets are available from here.
Harbour Air offers direct flights from Vancouver to YWH departing from CXH. Book your favourite window seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Harbour Air is the top choice for passengers flying from CXH to YWH.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in about 10 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Vancouver to YWH flight, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base:
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 2 hours 30 minutes on public transport. If you're in a car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to cover the 72 kilometres or so.
Sleep a little longer and still make your Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Abbotsford International Airport make getting to the terminal a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of YXX is 68%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Reserve a hotel near YWH if you're catching a late flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport. Choose one of these accommodation options and be under the covers in no time flat:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
48 € is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport. A return flight starts at 114 €. These prices may change depending on demand and availability.
Booking early is often the key to scoring a cheap flight from Vancouver to YWH. Airlines adjust prices based on demand, so the closer your departure date, the more you'll likely spend.
Cheap Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Try using the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Plan your visit to Victoria in December for a quieter experience.
Book a Vancouver to YWH plane ticket departing in August if you want to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport in February when temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are so many things to do and see in this city, it can be difficult to know where to start. Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria has loads to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. About 105 kilometres northeast of Victoria, a trip to Abbotsford will keep you on the move. Start with popular sights like Tanglebank Gardens, EcoDairy and Ripples Winery.
Coquitlam is another standout destination in Canada and is around 105 kilometres northeast of Victoria. No journey is complete without dropping by Laurentian Park, Como Lake Park and Trapped Coquitlam - Real Life Escape Games.