Travelling from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 13 hours 45 minutes.
Vancouver is 17 hours behind Brisbane and observes the UTC-7 timezone.
Every week, there are ten Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off early, take the 09:45 Air Canada flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure is at 10:45 with Air Canada.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your BNE to YVR flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as January? School holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Canada is your gateway to exploring Vancouver (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this airline.
Air Canada is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier operating BNE to YVR flights.
If you want to include a stop along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between BNE and YVR:
Sydney (Kingsford Smith) Airport
Los Angeles International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Brisbane Airport (BNE) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is £347. A return plane ticket is currently £623. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.
Score cheap tickets from BNE to YVR by booking at least ten months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible schedule.
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Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Brisbane Airport (BNE)
66.16% of flights taking off from Brisbane Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.
Brisbane Airport is about 13 miles from central Brisbane. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport typically takes 30 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to BNE:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're getting in on a late Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Vancouver and beyond.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 9 miles from the centre of Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To avoid the crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Brisbane Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to explore Vancouver during its warmest month. You can 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 BNE to YVR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 20 miles south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Canada, head for Victoria, about 60 miles south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key reasons to visit.