Travelling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Approximately 4 hours 34 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver.
Pearson International Airport is located in Toronto. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 3 hours behind Toronto.
With 444 flights a week between the two airports, Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 06:20. If you prefer to get more out of your day before leaving, the latest flight from YYZ to YVR is with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd at 22:50.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your flight from YYZ to Vancouver.
During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during high season in general.
Nonstop flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver are available for booking. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is where you'll be touching down.
Popular airlines that have direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver include:
You don't need a visa or passport to travel within Canada. You will need a valid form of identification though, like an ID card or driver's licence. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked cheap tickets from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver.
The journey from central Toronto to YYZ takes around 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or grab a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 26 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these stays close to YYZ:
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver
The best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver is ج.م. 3,307. The cheapest price for a return flight is ج.م. 7,126. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from YYZ to Vancouver by booking 6 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
The cheapest month for tickets from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver is February. You can easily compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest travel date.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. Following your flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
The trip will take about 16 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from YYZ to Vancouver, kick back at a hotel close to CXH. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver. August is the busiest month for a trip to Vancouver. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver for August to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from YYZ to Vancouver in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Browse these options once you've booked your flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are top sights which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
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