Flying from Vancouver to Prince George Airport (YXS): what you need to know
Start your trip planning by checking out the departure points for your flight from Vancouver to Prince George Airport (YXS). Explore your options for departing from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH), two of the city's main airports.
1 hour 20 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver to Prince George Airport.
Prince George Airport is located in Prince George. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Vancouver.
The busiest route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Prince George Airport (YXS), with 71 direct weekly services. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to YXS is the 07:55 WestJet option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 22:10 with WestJet.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to YXS. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like August and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) offers an easy route to your destination. Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Prince George Airport (YXS) can be booked from this terminal.
If you plan to leave from YVR, you can catch a direct flight from Vancouver to Prince George Airport with WestJet.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Vancouver International Airport? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Prince George Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) offers direct flights from Vancouver to Prince George Airport (YXS).
Catch your direct flight from Vancouver to YXS with Air Canada. This is one of the leading carriers that operates this route out of CXH.
With public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The airport is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 5 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about staying at one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to YXS:
About Prince George Airport (YXS)
Hop off your flight from Vancouver to Prince George Airport and be relaxing in your hotel bed soon after. If you're looking for a convenient option a short drive from YXS, consider Econo Lodge City Centre Inn.
Getting from Prince George Airport (YXS) to central Prince George
Prince George Airport to the centre of Prince George is around 15 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Prince George Airport (YXS)
48 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Prince George Airport. Return flights start from 107 €. Prices are subject to change based on availability and may vary at the time of booking.
8 months is how far you'll want to book ahead to lock in cheap tickets from Vancouver to YXS.
May is the cheapest month for tickets from Vancouver to Prince George Airport. If you need to travel during a different time of year, use the 'Whole month' search feature to see the lowest prices across every month.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Prince George Airport (YXS)
May is the quietest time to fly to Prince George. Alternatively, join the crowds and get away in October. This is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to Prince George Airport, but the best time to go is up to you.
The warmest month in Prince George is July, with the temperature ranging between 7ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to YXS in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between -18ºC and 1ºC. Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Prince George Airport sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Prince George
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Prince George right here. Browse these options once you've locked in your flight from Vancouver to Prince George Airport:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Mr. PG Statue, The Exploration Place Museum & Science Centre and Fort George Park are top sights which should feature on any good Prince George itinerary.
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