Travelling from Vancouver to Victoria: what you need to know
Embark on your next adventure from one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Victoria departing from either of these bases.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) are the chief entry points to Victoria.
Around 30 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct Vancouver to Victoria flight.
Victoria's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Vancouver.
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the most popular route. When searching for your flight from Vancouver to Victoria, you can choose from 107 weekly services between YVR and YYJ.
Leave plenty of time to make your Vancouver to Victoria flight. It's generally best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Victoria
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Flying from Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Vancouver to Victoria, you can leave from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Travel from YVR to Victoria International Airport (YYJ) in one seamless journey.
These are some of the top carriers offering direct Vancouver to Victoria plane tickets with departures from YVR:
The journey from central Vancouver to YVR takes around 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 10 kilometers in 25 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
After a hassle-free start to your holiday? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver to Victoria or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels are ideal:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometers from central Vancouver. The drive from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour 20 minutes. If you're planning to use public transport, expect a journey time of around 2 hours 30 minutes.
Skip the rush on your departure day — stay near Abbotsford Airport and know you'll reach the terminal with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you're catching an early Vancouver to Victoria flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights reach their destinations without delays. At YXX, that rate is 75%.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is approximately 24 kilometers from central Victoria. If you're catching a taxi or a ride-share, the drive takes roughly 30 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a flight from Vancouver to Victoria. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Grab a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own set of wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Victoria International Airport around three weeks in advance can help you secure the lowest rate.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
If you're staying in Victoria's centre (or just want to start sightseeing straight away), the city is around 0.64 kilometers from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Look for any information kiosks for help with directions after disembarking your flight from Vancouver to Victoria.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YWH. Here are a few options where you can kick back after your flight from Vancouver to Victoria:
Best time to go to Victoria
It's time to figure out your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Victoria. July is the busiest month to visit Victoria. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.
Book a Vancouver to Victoria ticket departing in August if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap flight from Vancouver to Victoria in February when temperatures average between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF).
More about Victoria
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best stays in Victoria right here. Browse these hotels once you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Victoria:
Every great holiday has to include some sightseeing. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are must-visits when exploring Victoria.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Victoria. Around 97 kilometers to the north, its top attractions include Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Canada, consider Surrey, about 88 kilometers northeast of Victoria. Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre are among the biggest draws.






























