Travelling from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 6 hours 55 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver three hours behind Fort Lauderdale.
Leave plenty of time to make your FLL to YVR flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Vancouver (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a breeze with WestJet. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
WestJet has the highest passenger demand on this route.
WestJet is the most punctual carrier offering FLL to YVR flights. An impressive 88.89% of its services on this route arrive as scheduled.
If you want to include a stop along the way, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the top stopovers between FLL and YVR:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Denver International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Right now, $216 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $502. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before travelling. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from FLL to YVR.
The cheapest month for flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
Picking up cheap flights from FLL to YVR is a breeze with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the right flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport (FLL)
FLL is located at 320 Terminal Drive.
Of all flights leaving Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport, 73.74% arrive on time at their destination.
Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Fort Lauderdale. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 25 minutes when using public transport.
Get your travels off to a hassle-free start by staying near FLL. Whether you have an early flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these hotels have you covered:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top providers to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before your travel date.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
It'll take around 35 minutes to get there using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out your trip dates for your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Lock in your flight from Fort Lauderdale-Hollywood International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF). Look for cheap tickets from FLL to YVR around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to discover other corners of Canada. Journey about 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its top sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Victoria is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No journey is complete without seeing Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.