Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is three hours behind Philadelphia.
Your PHL to YVR flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months like August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps see a new city along the way. Check out these options between PHL and YVR:
Pearson International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Montreal-Pierre Elliott Trudeau International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, ج.م. 4,419 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is ج.م. 11,430. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from PHL to YVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
You'll find PHL at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it'll take about 15 minutes by car. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 19 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The journey when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a stress-free start by staying near PHL. Whether you have an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Go where the road takes you with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and find adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from PHL to YVR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, its best attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're ready to explore another well-known destination in Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are the start of reasons to visit.
