Flying from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 2 hours 40 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver one hour behind Yellowknife.
Each week, there are 19 Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you prefer to be on board as soon as possible, take the 05:25 Air Canada flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 18:20 with Air Canada.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to catch your YZF to YVR flight.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Public holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Vancouver (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Air Canada has the highest passenger demand on this route.
With 74.38% of its services landing on schedule, Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating YZF to YVR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Yellowknife Airport (YZF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
99 € is currently the best price for a one-way Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start at 203 €. These fares can change depending on availability and demand.
Book ten months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YZF to YVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
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Handy information about Yellowknife Airport (YZF)
Of all flights leaving Yellowknife Airport, 52.97% arrive on time at their destination.
Yellowknife Airport is about 5 kilometres from central Yellowknife. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Need a handy hotel close to YZF? If you're catching an early flight from Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's main sights.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Book your flight from Yellowknife Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YZF to YVR around that time if you like cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, check out popular attractions including Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without a visit to Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.