Travelling from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver is 4 hours 32 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 2 hours behind Houston, where George Bush Intercontinental Airport is located.
With 20 weekly flights between the two airports, George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. United operates the earliest flight at 09:35. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last departure from IAH to YVR is with United at 19:54.
Give yourself plenty of time to get on your flight from IAH to Vancouver. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a peak month like July, arrive at the terminal even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines are longer during high seasons like spring break and summer.
You can book a direct flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver that touches down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Check out the offers from United. This airline has direct flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver.
Consider adding a stopover to possibly find a cheaper flight from IAH to Vancouver. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Take a break (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
If you hold a passport from United States and are travelling to Canada for tourism purposes, you won't need a visa. However, entry and visa requirements may differ based on the duration of your stay and can be subject to change. For the latest information, contact your destination's nearest embassy or consulate before booking a cheap ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver.
The journey from central Houston to IAH takes about 49 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 27 kilometres in 20 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Want an easy start to your journey? Stay near IAH. Whether you're taking an early flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
How to find the cheapest flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Vancouver
90 € is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is 215 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
To secure cheap tickets from IAH to Vancouver, reserve your trip 10 months ahead of your departure date.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for tickets from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 33 minutes.
If you have a late flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is around 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Once you've disembarked your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to reach the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also travel by public transport, which will take about 16 minutes.
You'll find some great places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CXH. Tuck yourself in and get cosy after your flight from IAH to Vancouver at one of these perfectly located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month to catch a flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Vancouver, consider the pace you like to travel at.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from IAH to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from George Bush Intercontinental Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.
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