Travelling from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ): what you need to know
Begin your travels at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) taking off from either of these.
1 hour 49 minutes is the average time for a direct flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport.
Fort St John's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver. North Peace Regional Airport is located in Fort St John.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) is the most popular route. There are 41 direct weekly flights to choose from. If you have things to do before leaving, hop on the last flight with Air Canada at 20:45. Choose the first YVR to YXJ departure operated by Air Canada at 07:55 if you want to get going earlier.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Vancouver to YXJ.
Popular months like August or other peak periods mean bigger queues and potential delays. Stick to your schedule by arriving at the airport even earlier. Aim for at least four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can hop on a direct flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
When departing from YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport with WestJet.
Travelling from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 33 minutes by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or grab a cab, you'll cover the 14 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Searching for a handy hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) offers nonstop flights from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ).
Air Canada operates direct flights from Vancouver to YXJ out of CXH. Book your preferred aisle seat and reach your destination in a single hop.
CXH is around 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Start your holiday sooner with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Vancouver to YXJ, take it easy in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
After your flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport has touched down, unwind at a hotel close by. Howard Johnson by Wyndham Fort St. John is a great option just a short drive from YXJ.
Getting from North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ) to central Fort St John
From North Peace Regional Airport, Fort St John is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 13 minutes to reach the centre driving.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
For a one-way ticket from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport, 86 € is the cheapest price. You can also book a return trip starting from 166 €. These are the lowest fares right now but are subject to change depending on availability.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Vancouver to YXJ when you book 8 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's when fares for this route are usually at their lowest.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices for each month.
Set up a Price Alert and track any changes on this route through email or push notifications. You'll know straight away when prices go down. The right timing can be the key to finding cheap tickets from Vancouver to YXJ.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport (YXJ)
July is the most popular month to catch a flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Fort St John, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
The warmest month in Fort St John is July, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to YXJ in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -23ºC and 0ºC. Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Fort St John
After locking in your flight from Vancouver to North Peace Regional Airport, think about where you want to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Fort St John:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Fort St. John North Peace Museum, North Peace Cultural Centre and Pomeroy Sport Centre are leading attractions which should feature on any well-planned Fort St John itinerary.
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