Flying from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 35 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is one hour behind Calgary.
Flights from YYC to YVR start at 06:00 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last departure is at 23:35 with WestJet. Overall, you can choose from 183 weekly Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Show up at the airport on time to board your YYC to YVR flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
A variety of airlines offer direct flights from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, so getting to Vancouver (and then visiting more of Canada!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
The airline most travelers prefer to fly with on this route is Air Canada.
Air Canada is the most punctual carrier that operates YYC to YVR flights.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, AED 130 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 271. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Score cheap tickets from YYC to YVR by booking seven months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you prefer to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Calgary International Airport, 65.39% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Calgary International Airport from central Calgary, it takes around 20 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 16 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near YYC:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Reserve a hotel near YVR if you're on a late Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometers away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey of roughly 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Calgary International 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 YYC to YVR around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey about 32 kilometers south-east to Surrey to check off its leading sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometers south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key reasons to visit.