Travelling from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Your travel story starts at one of Toronto's main airports, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) or John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM). Check out your options for booking a flight from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leaving from either of these bases.
The average time for a direct Toronto to Vancouver International Airport flight is 5 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Toronto. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver.
With 188 direct weekly flights between the two airports, Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Air Canada operates the earliest flight at 6am. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the latest departure from YYZ to YVR is with Air Canada at 11:10pm.
Your flight from Toronto to YVR won't wait if you're running late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like July. Aim for two hours before domestic departures and as much as four hours for international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to finalize your plans or simply relax.
Airports in Toronto
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
You can book a direct flight from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) departing from Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ).
Leading carriers that offer direct flights from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport out of YYZ include:
Air Canada sees the most traveller bookings for flights from YYZ to YVR.
WestJet is the top-ranked carrier for punctuality on this route.
YYZ is about 27 kilometres from central Toronto. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the trip time to be around 25 minutes.
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Of all flights leaving Toronto Pearson International Airport, 68% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport (YTZ)
With public transport, you can travel from central Toronto to YTZ in about 20 minutes. The terminal is roughly 3 kilometres away, and getting there by car will take approximately 10 minutes.
Got a crack-of-dawn departure? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport the day before your Toronto to YVR flight:
Billy Bishop Toronto City Airport has an on-time performance of 70%. This figure sheds light on how often flights departing from this airport arrive at their destination on time.
John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM)
Get straight to the good part and take a direct flight from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport leaving from John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport (YHM).
Get ready for takeoff with Porter Airlines. It offers direct Toronto to YVR plane tickets from YHM.
The majority of passengers prefer to fly with Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd from YHM to YVR.
Porter Airlines (Canada) Ltd is the most consistent performer for punctuality on this route.
YHM is around 72 kilometres from central Toronto. Driving from the city centre to the airport takes about 1 hour 10 minutes. If you're planning to take public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 50 minutes.
Make catching an early Toronto to Vancouver International Airport flight the easiest part of your journey. Stay at one of these hotels close to John C. Munro Hamilton International Airport and head to your check-in counter with time to spare:
The on-time performance rating of YHM is 68%. To put it simply, that's how frequently flights departing this airport reach their final stop as planned.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Have a late flight from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport? Don't let it leave you bleary-eyed. Check in to one of these hotels near YVR and hit the pillow fast:
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week in advance of your Toronto to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver is around 11 kilometres. If you're taking a taxi or renting a car, do some research to make your trip as easy as possible. Journey times can vary depending on traffic and the time of day.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of about 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, $136 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $285. Remember fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Score cheap flights from Toronto to YVR by booking nine months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the best month for landing cheap Toronto to Vancouver International Airport tickets. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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The best time to fly from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
July is the busiest month for flights from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Visit Vancouver in January if you prefer a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your Toronto to YVR plane ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Toronto to Vancouver International Airport in February when temperatures are between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
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 Toronto to Vancouver International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Vancouver when you're ready to sightsee. Kick off your exploring at Stanley Park Seawall followed by Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, well-known attractions include Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in Canada, head for Kamloops, about 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park are among its highlights.