Flying from Paris to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
You can choose from a variety of airports when planning your flight from Paris to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Explore your options for departing Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), Paris Orly Airport (ORY) and Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA).
Take a direct Paris to Vancouver International Airport flight and you'll be in the air for around 9 hours 55 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city is in the UTC-7 timezone and is eight hours behind Paris.
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route, with 6 direct services each week. Get from CDG to YVR on Air France's 10:15am departure.
To ensure you get on your flight from Paris to YVR, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
With more people on the move during high season, aim to get to your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international trips will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Paris
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG)
Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG) makes it easy to travel directly to your destination. Nonstop flights from Paris to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) depart from this terminal.
When departing from CDG, you can catch a direct flight from Paris to Vancouver International Airport with Air France.
Most passengers prefer to book seats with Air France between CDG and YVR.
The carrier with the best on-time arrival rate on this route is Air France.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to take a travel break and possibly even tour another city. When browsing cheap flights from Paris to YVR leaving from Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to get ideas for where to visit along the way. Your journey might pause in:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
CDG is around 17 miles from central Paris. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the center, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
In search of a convenient hotel near Charles de Gaulle Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Paris to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will put you a quick hop from check-in:
When it comes to Charles de Gaulle Airport's on-time performance, data shows 61.46% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
CDG is located at 95711, Roissy Charles de Gaulle.
Paris Orly Airport (ORY)
Turn your flight into part of the adventure with a stopover on your flight from Paris to Vancouver International Airport. Here's where you can connect between Paris Orly Airport and YVR:
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Dublin Airport (DUB)
London Gatwick Airport (LGW)
ORY is around 12 miles from central Paris. It'll take you 35 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city center. Public transport takes roughly 55 minutes.
Get your vacation started early with an additional night away from home. Before your Paris to YVR flight, stay in one of these hotels near Paris Orly Airport:
75.56% of flights departing Paris Orly Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find ORY at 94396 Orly Aérogare.
Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA)
You can reserve a plane ticket from Paris to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) leaving from Beauvais-Tille Airport (BVA) with a stopover. Dublin Airport (DUB) is a popular transfer point.
BVA is around 55 miles from central Paris. The drive from the city center to the terminal takes about 1 hour 30 minutes. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Set yourself up for a smooth departure — stay close to Beauvais-Tille Airport and know you'll be at your boarding gate with time to spare. Settle in at one of these hotels the day before if you have an early Paris to Vancouver International Airport flight:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that tracks how often flights get to their destinations when they should. At BVA, that figure is 66.39%.
Beauvais-Tille Airport is located at Tille 60000, Beauvais.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late flight from Paris to Vancouver International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your luggage at baggage claim and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these options near YVR:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
To get the best deal, book your vehicle around one week in advance of your Paris to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, central Vancouver is around 9 miles away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city center by car.
It takes roughly 35 minutes if you're traveling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Paris to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, $227 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Paris to Vancouver International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $352. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Paris to YVR if you book early. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest Paris to Vancouver International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Choose your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Paris to Vancouver International Airport.
The best time to fly from Paris to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Paris to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Visit Vancouver in May if you'd rather avoid peak season.
When booking your Paris to YVR plane ticket, consider what kind of weather works for you. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 55ºF to 75ºF.
December sees temperatures of between 30ºF and 45ºF. Look for cheap tickets from Paris to Vancouver International Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Paris to Vancouver International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall are major attractions which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey about 170 miles east to Kelowna to tick off its top attractions. From Lake Okanagan to The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
If you're interested in discovering another great destination in Canada, head for Kamloops, about 160 miles north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are key reasons to visit.
