Travelling from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 48 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 2 hours behind Winnipeg, where Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport is located.
The most popular route is from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Take your pick of 42 services every week between these two airports. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YWG to YVR is the 05:50 Air Canada option. If you're planning to fly out later on, the last departure is at 20:35 with Flair Airlines.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from YWG to Vancouver.
Travelling over a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
You can book a nonstop flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver. Start your journey at YWG and end it at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
There's a good selection of airlines operating direct flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver, including:
You don't need your passport or a visa to fly within Canada. You will need a valid identity document however, such as a driver's licence or ID card. Put them on your packing checklist once you've booked cheap tickets from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver.
YWG is around 8 kilometres from central Winnipeg. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 17 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 55 minutes.
Searching for a handy hotel near YWG? If you're boarding an early flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver, these stays will put you moments from check-in:
How to find the cheapest flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport (YWG) to Vancouver
49 € is the best price for a one-way ticket from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver. Return flights start at 88 €. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to the centre of Vancouver is about 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
It typically takes 33 minutes to get there using public transport.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver has landed and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
You can expect the journey to take approximately 16 minutes on public transport.
After your flight from YWG to Vancouver, kick back at a hotel near CXH. These are some comfortable accommodation options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver. August is the busiest month to travel to Vancouver. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, lock in a cheap flight from YWG to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flight from Winnipeg James Armstrong Richardson International Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be hard to figure out where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are top sights which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
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