Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport is 30 minutes.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Vancouver.
Each week, there are 144 Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport flights. If you'd like to take off as early as possible, jump on the 06:40 Air Canada flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the latest flight is at 22:20 with Air Canada.
To ensure you get on your YVR to YYJ flight, leave plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month such as August? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at check-in and security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Victoria (and then other destinations in Canada) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Air North.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating YVR to YYJ flights, with 77.85% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
P566 is the best price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport flight. Return flights start from P2,025. These fares can change depending on availability.
To pick up cheap tickets from YVR to YYJ, reserve your trip one month before your departure.
December is the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 71.77% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Vancouver International Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to YVR:
Arriving at Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
If you have a late Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of being near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YYJ:
Grab a Victoria International Airport rental car and discover Victoria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
Reserving your ride from Victoria International Airport about three weeks ahead increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria
From Victoria International Airport, Victoria is approximately 27 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling by public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport. July is the most popular month to visit Victoria. If you like a quieter vibe, go in February.
When booking your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Victoria International Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YVR to YYJ in February. Average temperatures are between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria is always a good idea, but there are so many other corners of Canada just waiting to be explored. About 97 kilometres north of Victoria, a trip to Vancouver will keep you busy. Check out popular attractions like Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World.
If you're eager to discover another well-known destination in Canada, consider Surrey, about 88 kilometres north-east of Victoria. Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park are among its highlights.