Travelling from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is four hours behind Hamilton and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
To ensure you get on your BDA to YVR flight, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a high season in general.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from L.F. Wade International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BDA and YVR:
Pearson International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Newark Liberty International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way L.F. Wade International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is £213. A return fare is currently £373. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
To pick up cheap tickets from BDA to YVR, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
Finding cheap flights from L.F. Wade International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search function to see the lowest prices across the month and snap up a great deal.
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Handy information about L.F. Wade International Airport (BDA)
L.F. Wade International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from BDA make it to their destination as scheduled 83.2% of the time.
L.F. Wade International Airport is around 9 miles from central Hamilton. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Get your trip off to a stress-free start by staying near BDA. Whether you're catching an early flight from L.F. Wade International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late L.F. Wade International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 9 miles away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from L.F. Wade International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, travel to Vancouver in May.
When reserving your flight from L.F. Wade International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from BDA to YVR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Vancouver, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel about 20 miles south-east to Surrey to tick off its popular sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Victoria is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 60 miles south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.
