Travelling from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver is three hours behind Durham and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your RDU to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to prevent a last-minute sprint to your gate.
During popular months such as July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during peak periods in general.
We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Popular stopovers between RDU and YVR include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport
Pearson International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
P12,752 is the best price for a one-way Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start from P15,045. These prices may change based on demand.
To score cheap tickets from RDU to YVR, book as early as you can. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. It'll find the cheapest price across the month when looking for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
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Find the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU)
80.09% of flights departing from Raleigh-Durham International Airport land at their destination as planned. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to face delays when taking off from RDU.
Central Durham to Raleigh-Durham International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour 10 minutes.
Have an early flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near RDU:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're getting in on a late Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience the lesser-explored corners of Vancouver and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to choose your travel dates for your flight from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Vancouver. If you like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Raleigh-Durham International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Search for cheap tickets from RDU to YVR sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're looking to explore another major stop 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.