Travelling from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Beijing's main base, Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), is where many great holidays begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
The average time for a direct Beijing to Vancouver International Airport flight is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Vancouver is 16 hours behind Beijing. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which runs on the UTC-8 timezone.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route, with 8 direct services every week. You can travel from PEK to YVR on Air China's 1:10pm flight.
For stress-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably board your flight from Beijing to YVR.
During popular months such as June, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're travelling during high season in general.
Airports in Beijing
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK)
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) can be booked from this terminal.
You'll find a direct flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport with Air Canada. This popular airline offers services from PEK.
Air Canada is the most frequently booked airline offering flights from PEK to YVR.
We make it a piece of cake to find cheap flights from Beijing to YVR that include a stopover. To explore all the options departing from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK), deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PEK and YVR include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)
Located around 27 kilometres from central Beijing, PEK can be reached in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
In search of a comfortable hotel near Beijing Capital International Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
80% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport touch down at their destination according to schedule. With its strong on-time performance, you're unlikely to experience delays when taking off from PEK.
PEK is located at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing International Airport (PKX)
Break up your flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport with a stop so you can stretch your legs or tick another place off your list. Top stopovers between Beijing Daxing International Airport and YVR are:
Seoul Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)
With public transport, you can travel from central Beijing to PKX in about 45 minutes. The terminal is roughly 48 kilometres away, and making the trip by car will take approximately 50 minutes.
Start your holiday early with an extra night away from home. Before catching your Beijing to YVR flight, unwind in one of these hotels near Beijing Daxing International Airport:
Beijing Daxing International Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 89% of flights departing here keep to their planned arrival schedule.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are leading providers you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride around one week ahead of your Beijing to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver is roughly 11 kilometres. If you're renting a car or taking a taxi, do a little research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times may vary based on the time of day and traffic conditions.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$546 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport. A return flight starts at $885. These prices may change based on availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Beijing to YVR, book in advance. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when tickets are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest Beijing to Vancouver International Airport tickets across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back in every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a better deal on plane tickets from Beijing to YVR.
Tailor your travel plans using filters. Select your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport.
The best time to fly from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Think about the kind of experience you want when planning the timing of your trip. November is the quietest month to visit Vancouver. July is when most people book flights from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), which may be ideal if you're chasing more excitement.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Beijing to YVR plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
Search for cheap tickets from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport in December if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF).
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Beijing to Vancouver International Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to see and do in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Stanley Park Seawall are popular attractions which should be on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore more of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to check off its leading sights. From Okanagan Lake to The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park, your itinerary will be busy.
Kamloops is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. No trip is complete without dropping by Valleyview Nature Park, St. Paul's Cathedral and Clearwater Lakes.
