Flights to Vancouver International (YVR) Airport

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Vancouver International Airport? If you want to travel to Vancouver International Airport next month, return fares start from £399. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

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Frequently asked questions

The average flight time to Vancouver International is 9 hours and 48 minutes. We've calculated this based on journeys from London.
British Airways, Air Canada, American Airlines, SriLankan Airlines, EgyptAir, Air New Zealand, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines all fly direct to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly to Vancouver International is usually May.
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.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 48 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Vancouver International is £354. 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.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Vancouver International Airport is Friday, 8 May 2026.
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 to Vancouver International

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£354
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time9 hrs, 48 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week131

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How to find cheap flights to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • The cheapest price currently available for a one-way flight to Vancouver International Airport is £172. A round-trip plane ticket to YVR right now is £354.

  • Never miss out on a deal by setting up a Price Alert for tickets to YVR. We'll keep an eye on it for you, delivering updates when fares go down.

  • The sooner you book, the better. You might even be able to pick up some excellent early bird deals on tickets to Vancouver, where Vancouver International Airport is located.

  • Check the 'Add nearby airports' option and expand your search for cheap flights to Vancouver. This will show you every airport around your departure and arrival points.

  • Think about taking a flight with a stop since indirect routes are often cheaper. Simply uncheck the 'Direct flights' box when searching for your plane tickets to Vancouver International Airport.

Best time to go to Vancouver

  • The cheapest month to jump on a flight to Vancouver is usually May.

  • To find the cheapest month for flights to YVR, use the 'Whole month' tool. If you have flexible travel dates, search for the green prices on the calendar — they highlight the lowest available fares.

  • If you'd love to experience Vancouver at its liveliest, book your flights to YVR for August. Going on holiday during peak seasons generally means more to do and see than at other times of the year.

  • The quietest time of the year to travel is May. Book your plane tickets to Vancouver then and enjoy sightseeing at a more relaxed pace.

  • The weather can make or break a trip, so consider the type of conditions you prefer to get away in. Vancouver is warmest in August, with averages of between 13ºC and 24ºC.

  • Temperatures are lowest in December, when they range from -1ºC to 7ºC.

  • Don't want to pack a raincoat? July is the driest month in Vancouver, averaging three days of rain.

  • Expect more rain if you're visiting in January, which gets around 15 days of wet weather.

Flying to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know

  • Get to Vancouver in a single journey. These are some of the top airlines that offer direct flights to Vancouver International Airport:

  • If you want to travel with the most consistently on-time carrier, book your YVR plane ticket with ANA (All Nippon Airways). Up to 92% of its flights into this hub touch down on schedule.

  • YVR is in the UTC-7 timezone.

  • Slip into bed shortly after your flight to YVR. Book a room at one of these stays near Vancouver International Airport and you'll be snoozing in no time:

  • Fast-track your adventure by picking up a car hire in YVR. Find your ideal ride with Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore parts of Vancouver that most visitors tend to miss.

  • Vancouver International Airport has an on-time rating of 72%, which is based on how often departing flights arrive when they should. This can be helpful to know if you're catching a tight connecting flight or have to be somewhere shortly after landing.

  • Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Getting to central Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • The distance from YVR to central Vancouver is about 14 kms (9 miles).

  • You'll get to the centre in around 25 minutes if you're taking a cab or a ride-share after your flight to YVR.

  • The trip on public transport takes about 35 minutes.

  • Vancouver has no shortage of places to rest your head. Here's a lineup of comfy hotels to consider for your visit:

Vancouver highlights

  • These leading attractions have to be on your itinerary after stepping off your flight to Vancouver:

    • Stanley Park Seawall: Around 5 kms (3 miles) north-west of the city centre, this landmark is the ideal place to start your sightseeing in the city.

    • Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Classical Chinese Garden: Find your way to this park when you want to slow down and take five in Vancouver. It's roughly 2 kms (1 mile) north of the centre in Downtown Vancouver.

    • Stanley Park Seawall: Need another great reason to visit Vancouver? This landmark pulls in the crowds and is around 6 kms (4 miles) north of the city centre.

How to get to Surrey from Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • Starting your trip in Surrey? From YVR, it takes around 40 minutes to drive there. The city is about 48 kms (30 miles) from the airport.

  • Allow roughly 1 hour 50 minutes if you decide to travel to Surrey on public transport.

Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria

  • Located about 88 kms (55 miles) away, Victoria is another city that's easily reachable from Vancouver International Airport. It takes around 4 hours 25 minutes to make the trip on public transport from YVR.

  • Going there by car takes roughly 2 hours 55 minutes.

Explore more of Canada

  • There's a whole lot more of Canada begging to be explored. Around 27 kms (17 miles) east of Vancouver, head for Surrey. On the must-see list? Start with Vinoscenti Vineyards, Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park.

  • Another city in Canada that belongs on your itinerary is Victoria. From Vancouver, it's roughly 88 kms (55 miles) south and is home to attractions like Prince of Whales Whale Watching and Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada. Find time for Inner Harbour too. Victoria International Airport (YYJ) handles most flights into the city.

  • Or set out for Burnaby, about 16 kms (10 miles) east of Vancouver. Deer Lake, Burnaby Mountain Biking and Hiking Trails and Burnaby Mountain Park are just the start of reasons to go.

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