Flying from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average length of a direct flight from Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Prince George and Vancouver are both in the UTC-7 timezone. That means there's no time difference to consider.
Take your pick of 71 weekly Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 05:40 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight you can take. Air Canada operates the latest service of the day at 20:15.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your YXS to YVR flight. As a rule of thumb, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like January, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a peak period in general.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
The airline that serves the most passengers on this route is Air Canada.
The carrier with the most consistent on-time arrivals for YXS to YVR flights is Air Canada.
How to find the cheapest flights from Prince George Airport (YXS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, R 1,442 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 2,708. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Score cheap tickets from YXS to YVR by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
The cheapest month for flights from Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have a flexible schedule.
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Find the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Prince George Airport (YXS)
When it comes to Prince George Airport's on-time performance, data shows 51.12% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Prince George Airport is around 14 kilometres from central Prince George. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
Need a hotel to stay in before your flight from Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Check out Carmel Inn. Get a good night's sleep here before heading to YXS.
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're landing on a late Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed soon after at one of these options near YVR:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best deal by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there on public transport takes around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
When reserving your flight from Prince George Airport to Vancouver International Airport, think about the type of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from YXS to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Travel about 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its must-visit sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.