Flying from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Get your holiday planning started by considering where you'll catch your flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Haneda Airport (HND) and Narita International Airport (NRT) are the main airports in Tokyo.
The average duration of a direct flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport is 8 hours 52 minutes.
Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver. The city operates in the UTC-7 timezone and is 16 hours behind Tokyo.
The busiest route is from Haneda Airport (HND) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR), with 26 direct services every week. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from HND to YVR is the 15:40 Zipair service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the last departure is at 21:55 with ANA (All Nippon Airways).
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Get to the airport on time to catch your flight from Tokyo to YVR.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months like June and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Airports in Tokyo
Haneda Airport (HND)
You can hop on a direct flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) departing from Haneda Airport (HND).
You can get away on a direct flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport with ANA (All Nippon Airways). This top airline operates services from HND.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your flight from Tokyo to YVR. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Haneda Airport (HND). Take a pause at one of these popular airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Kansai International Airport (KIX)
HND is about 16 kilometres from the centre of Tokyo. To help work out how to get there, use Google Maps. This essential traveller tool will show you the fastest route and your public transport options.
Looking for a convenient hotel near Haneda Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure lounge:
Narita International Airport (NRT)
Prefer to leave from Narita International Airport (NRT)? You can reserve a direct flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) out of this popular hub.
The most popular airlines that operate direct flights from Tokyo to YVR leaving from NRT include:
Depending on traffic, you can drive to NRT from central Tokyo in about 58 minutes. The airport is approximately 64 kilometres away.
Want to spoil yourself with an extra night away before boarding your flight from Tokyo to YVR? Kick back in a hotel near Narita International Airport before your holiday officially starts. Consider one of these stays:
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these options near YVR:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to central Vancouver takes about 26 minutes in a car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away. See what options are available, such as cabs, car rentals or ride-sharing.
Getting there by public transport takes around 33 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
For a one-way ticket from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport, 235 € is the best price we've seen. You can also book a return trip from just 539 €. These are currently the lowest fares but are subject to change based on availability.
To secure cheap tickets from Tokyo to YVR, reserve your trip 9 months ahead of your departure.
The cheapest month for tickets from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' search feature to find the most affordable day to fly if you're flexible with your departure dates.
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Customise your journey by applying filters. Adjust the duration, number of stops, and departure and arrival times to find the right flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport. You can also sort the results to see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' options first.
The best time to fly from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
May is the quietest time of year to travel to Vancouver. Alternatively, follow the crowds and take your trip in August. This is the busiest month for flights from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Vancouver. The warmest month is August. Lock in your flights from Tokyo to YVR during then and you can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
Visit in December if you want to explore when it's cooler. Average temperatures range between -1ºC and 7ºC. However, this city delivers on a good time whenever you book your cheap flights from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport, think about where you'll stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Every great journey has to include some sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are must-do's during your Vancouver adventure.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
After you've locked in your hotel and cheap flight from Tokyo to Vancouver International Airport, the next task is choosing one of our car rentals in Vancouver. Check out the deals and instantly compare your options on price, pick-up convenience, fuel policies, and more.
