Flying from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport (YYT): what you need to know
Kick off your journey at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport (YYT) jetting off from either of these.
St. John's International Airport is located in St John's. The city operates in the UTC-3:30 timezone and is 4 hours 30 minutes ahead of Vancouver.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your flight from Vancouver to YYT.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights whenever you're flying during peak periods in general.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 26 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 33 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays close to Vancouver International Airport:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
CXH is about 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. It'll take 5 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 16 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not extend it with another night away? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to YYT:
About St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Book a hotel close to YYT if you're taking a late flight from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Getting from St. John's International Airport (YYT) to central St John's
From St. John's International Airport, St John's is approximately 10 kilometres away. It takes around 14 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 59 minutes to get there by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
Book a one-way ticket from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport from $256 or travel return from just $542. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
It's a good idea to book ahead of time if you want to find cheap tickets from Vancouver to YYT. That's because flight prices are based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest tickets from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your travel plans are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport (YYT)
April is the quietest time of year to travel to St John's. Alternatively, join the crowds and visit in August. This is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport, but the best time to go is your call.
Think about the type of weather that'll work with your plans for St John's. August is known as the warmest month. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to YYT sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 12ºC and 20ºC.
Travel in February if you want to explore when it's cooler. Temperatures average between -7ºC and 2ºC. However, this destination promises a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport.
More about St John's
After locking in your flight from Vancouver to St. John's International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring St John's:
All great holidays should include some sightseeing. Signal Hill, Cape Spear Lighthouse National Historic Site and The Rooms are must-visits when exploring St John's.
Complete your St John's trip with a car rental
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