Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver is 1 hour 28 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 1 hour behind Calgary, where Calgary International Airport is located.
With 183 flights a week between the two airports, Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 06:00. If you're eager to make the most of your day before leaving, the latest departure from YYC to YVR is with WestJet at 23:35.
To ensure you catch your flight from YYC to Vancouver, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Nonstop flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver are available for booking. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is where you'll disembark.
Leading carriers that have direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver include:
You won't need your passport or a visa to fly within Canada. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's licence. Put them on your packing list once you've booked cheap tickets from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver.
The journey from central Calgary to YYC takes about 1 hour and 1 minute by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a cab, you'll cover the 16 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Want a hassle-free start to your trip? Stay near YYC. Whether you have an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are just the thing:
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver
ج.م. 2,152 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver. Return flights start from ج.م. 3,223. These prices can change depending on availability.
Book 10 months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from YYC to Vancouver.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport will take you roughly 33 minutes.
Book a hotel close to YVR if you're catching a late flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver. Select one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
As soon as your flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city centre in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can also travel by public transport, which will take roughly 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and relax at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from YYC to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver. August is the busiest month for a trip to Vancouver. If you want a quieter atmosphere, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap flights from YYC to Vancouver sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver, think about where to rest your head in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are must-visits when exploring Vancouver.
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