Flying from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 9 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver 16 hours behind Osaka.
Flights from KIX to YVR start at 18:00 — the earliest with Air Canada. The latest departure is at 19:30 with Air Canada. Overall, you can choose from four weekly Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your KIX to YVR flight.
Flying during a peak time like June? School holidays and other popular periods can result in longer queues at airport checkpoints. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Vancouver (and then discovering more of Canada!) is a snap with Air Canada. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Air Canada is the top choice for travellers on this route.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to tour your chosen city. Top stopovers between KIX and YVR include:
Narita International Airport
Incheon International Airport
Shanghai Pudong International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Kansai International Airport (KIX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is R 6,841. A return ticket is currently R 14,291. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from KIX to YVR.
Plan your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Kansai International Airport (KIX)
You'll find KIX at 1 Senshukukokita, Izumisano.
Of all flights departing from Kansai International Airport, 67.95% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Kansai International Airport from central Osaka, it takes about 45 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to KIX? If you're boarding an early flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're getting in on a late Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your departure.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
Lock in your flight from Kansai International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from KIX to YVR sometime around then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without seeing Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.