Travelling from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Be prepared for longer queues during popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Don't forget, you may need a visa to enter Canada. Visa requirements can differ and travel documentation requirements change often. Before organising your cheap ticket from ZQN to YVR, be sure to check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for the most up-to-date information.
How to find the cheapest flights from Queenstown Airport (ZQN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Queenstown Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 580 €. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 1.251 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap tickets from ZQN to YVR if you book in advance. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
Getting cheap tickets from Queenstown Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your trip dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and land a great deal.
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Handy information about Queenstown Airport (ZQN)
The journey from central Queenstown to Queenstown Airport takes about 21 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 8 kilometres in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Taking an early flight from Queenstown Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to ZQN:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're on a late flight from Queenstown Airport to Vancouver International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver takes around 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. Find out what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 33 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to plan your dates for your flight from Queenstown Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Queenstown Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from ZQN to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
As soon as you've booked your flights from ZQN to YVR, you'll want to find a place to stay in Vancouver. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this city:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) is an alternative international airport for travelling to and from Vancouver. It might even be a cheaper or easier choice depending on your plans, so it's worth looking into.
Complete your Vancouver trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Vancouver International Airport — now it's time to find a place to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Vancouver.