Travelling from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Vancouver three hours behind Washington DC.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your DCA to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid the stress of rushing.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're flying during a high season in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DCA and YVR include:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Toronto Pearson International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$229 is the best price for a one-way Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $464. These fares may change based on availability.
It's usually best to book as early as possible if you want to get cheap tickets from DCA to YVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Vancouver International Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
You don't need to check back in every day to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from DCA to YVR.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.
Of all flights departing from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, 71% land on time at their destination.
Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is about 6 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by picking one of these hotels close to DCA:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're coming in on a late Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and explore beyond Vancouver's main sights.
For the lowest price, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before you travel.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 13 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre by car.
If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Vancouver International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Washington Ronald Reagan Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from DCA to YVR in February if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
Around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Experience major highlights starting with Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.