Traveling from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 5 hours 10 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver three hours behind Toronto.
Flights from YYZ to YVR start from 06:20 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last service of the day is at 22:50 with Porter Airlines. Overall, there are 444 weekly Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Your YYZ to YVR flight 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 traveling internationally.
During popular months such as August, it's best to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during a peak period in general.
A range of airlines operate direct flights from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, so jetting off to Vancouver (and then discovering more of Canada!) is easy. Leading carriers that fly nonstop include:
Air Canada is the top choice for travelers on this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier offering YYZ to YVR flights, with 74.01% of its services landing on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$68 is the lowest price for a one-way Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start from $114. These prices may change based on availability.
Book three months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from YYZ to YVR.
Schedule your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across each month.
Save time looking for cheap flights from YYZ to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when fares go down.
Tailor your flights using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Of the flights that depart from Pearson International Airport, 63.97% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Pearson International Airport from central Toronto, it takes around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 17 miles from the airport to the city center.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to YYZ:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Book a hotel close to YVR if you have a late Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Begin your adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's usual tourist stops.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 9 miles from central Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 55ºF and 75ºF. Book your flights from Pearson International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from YYZ to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 30ºF and 45ºF on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Vancouver. Around 20 miles away to the south-east, its top attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If there's time to check out another well-known destination in Canada, head for Victoria, about 60 miles south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key reasons to visit.