Flying from Vancouver to Tofino: what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Tofino taking off from either of these.
Tofino Long Beach Airport (YAZ) and Tofino Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (YTP) are the chief entry points to Tofino.
Book a direct Vancouver to Tofino flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 50 minutes.
With eight weekly flights between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tofino Long Beach Airport (YAZ) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Vancouver to Tofino with Pacific Coastal Airlines at 12:50. If you'd like to make the most of your day before you fly, the latest departure from YVR to YAZ is with Pacific Coastal Airlines at 15:35.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Vancouver to Tofino flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling during a peak month like August? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Tofino
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can find a direct flight from Vancouver to Tofino jetting out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Board your plane at YVR and then fly into Tofino Long Beach Airport (YAZ) or Tofino Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (YTP).
Pacific Coastal Airlines is a popular carrier that offers direct Vancouver to Tofino plane tickets leaving from YVR.
Located around 11 kms (7 miles) from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Vancouver International Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Tofino, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:
71.77% of flights that take off from Vancouver International Airport make it to their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can book a direct flight from Vancouver to Tofino out of Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Nonstop services from CXH will get you to Tofino Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (YTP).
Harbour Air offers direct Vancouver to Tofino plane tickets from CXH. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and get to your destination in a single hop.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 15 minutes. The airport is roughly 3 kms (2 miles) away. Driving will take you about 5 minutes.
Kick off your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before your flight from Vancouver to Tofino, stay in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes by public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kms (40 miles) or so.
Make departure day worry-free — stay close to Abbotsford Airport and know you'll be at the terminal with time to spare. Get comfy at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Vancouver to Tofino flight:
Flights that leave from YXX arrive at their destination on schedule 67.97% of the time.
Arriving in Tofino
Tofino Long Beach Airport (YAZ)
Tofino Long Beach Airport (YAZ) is approximately 13 kms (8 miles) from the centre of Tofino. If you're catching a cab or a ride-share, the drive will take around 20 minutes.
Go beyond Tofino and discover places that don't always get the spotlight with your own wheels. You can pick up a Tofino Long Beach Airport rental car from Budget.
To get the lowest possible price, reserve your vehicle from Tofino Long Beach Airport a few weeks in advance. Rates typically rise closer to the day of travel.
More about Tofino
After booking your flight from Vancouver to Tofino, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Tofino:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Long Beach, Tofino Botanical Gardens and Chesterman Beach are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Tofino itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Tofino, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Travel around 130 miles east to Vancouver to check off its popular sights. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 140 miles east of Tofino, Surrey is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.