Cheap Flights from London Gatwick (LGW) to Vancouver International (YVR)

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Flight deals from London Gatwick to Vancouver International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £368. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Vancouver International

London to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£244
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time9 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Vancouver International is £368. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Vancouver International.
British Airways flies direct from London Gatwick to Vancouver International.
As of May 2026, there are 8 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Vancouver International is usually June.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport on Sunday, 7 June 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 50 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ryanair and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver International.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know

  • Take a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 50 minutes.

  • Vancouver is seven hours behind London and is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Each week, there are six London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. If you prefer to take off early, select the 11:40 British Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 11:40 with British Airways.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your LGW to YVR flight.

  • Travelling during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • British Airways is your ticket to exploring Vancouver (and maybe even some other exciting parts of Canada!). Browse the direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this popular carrier.

  • British Airways is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between LGW and YVR:

    • Keflavik International Airport

    • Pearson International Airport

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is £244. A round-trip fare right now is £368. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.

  • To get cheap tickets from LGW to YVR, book your journey six months ahead of your departure date.

  • The cheapest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • Picking up cheap flights from LGW to YVR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch as soon as there's a better deal.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport.

Handy information about London Gatwick Airport (LGW)

  • When it comes to the on-time performance of London Gatwick Airport, data shows 69.26% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.

  • Central London to London Gatwick Airport is around 50 miles. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 1 hour 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

  • Taking an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels close to LGW:

Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of around 25 minutes. It's approximately 9 miles away.

  • It'll take around 35 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.

When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • It's time to work out your dates for your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Vancouver. If you prefer a quieter vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LGW to YVR sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've done Vancouver, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Journey about 20 miles south-east to Surrey to tick off its top attractions. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, your itinerary will be busy.

  • Around 60 miles south of Vancouver, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.

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