Flying from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, which is the same as Ontario.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your ONT to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ONT and YVR include:
San Francisco International Airport
Portland Airport
Sacramento International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ontario International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is $183. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $394. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from ONT to YVR. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices across every month and score a great deal.
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Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Ontario International Airport (ONT)
ONT is located at 2900 E. Airport Drive.
Ontario International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, so flight disruptions are less likely. Departures from ONT arrive at their destination as scheduled 83% of the time.
Ontario International Airport is about 10 kilometres from central Ontario. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The journey on public transport takes about 45 minutes.
Get your break off to a relaxed start by staying near ONT. Whether you have an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel close to YVR if you're on a late Ontario International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Go where the road takes you with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before you set off.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the most popular month for flights from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Vancouver in March.
Lock in your flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
February sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from ONT to YVR around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored once you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, top sights here include Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
If you're eager to discover another major destination in Canada, consider Victoria, about 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are among its highlights.