Travelling from Phoenix to Vancouver: what you need to know
Phoenix's main base, Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX), is where plenty of awesome adventures begin. Explore your departure options from here for your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver.
When arriving in Vancouver, get off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH). Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is another gateway to this city.
Book a direct Phoenix to Vancouver flight and you'll be travelling for an average of 3 hours 15 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-8, which makes Vancouver one hour behind Phoenix.
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. When searching for your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver, you can choose from 13 services each week between PHX and YVR.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your Phoenix to Vancouver flight.
Flying over a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Vancouver
To find cheap Phoenix to Vancouver flights, book ahead. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when flights first go on sale.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across each month when looking for your plane ticket from Phoenix to Vancouver.
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Tailor your flights using filters. Select your departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' Phoenix to Vancouver flights.
Flying from Phoenix
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX)
Take off from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport (PHX) on a nonstop flight from Phoenix to Vancouver. From PHX, you can land directly at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
You can choose from various airlines offering direct Phoenix to Vancouver plane tickets with departures from PHX, including:
Consider adding a stopover to potentially save money on your Phoenix to Vancouver flight. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when browsing departures from Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport. Break up the journey at one of these popular airports:
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Salt Lake City Airport (SLC)
PHX is about 6 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 10 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 25 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Phoenix to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport:
Phoenix Sky Harbour Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart PHX arrive at their destination without delay.
PHX is located at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 10 kilometres. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Phoenix to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week ahead of your departure.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver has hit the tarmac, you can reach the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 3 kilometres from Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH).
The trip will take approximately 10 minutes on public transport.
Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and rest at a hotel near CXH. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver:
Avoid the slow-moving lines and paperwork at the home desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CXH a few weeks in advance so you can just grab the keys and get going.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is about 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. It takes about 1 hour 20 minutes to get to the city centre in a ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver.
Public transport will get you there in roughly 2 hours 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, find a hotel close to YXX. Make yourself comfortable at one of these stays after your Phoenix to Vancouver flight:
Be in control of the next part of your journey by picking up a Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise are reliable home providers.
Plan ahead and reap the rewards. Book your ride from YXX one week before your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver for the lowest prices.
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Phoenix to Vancouver. To escape the crowds, visit Vancouver in March.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your Phoenix to Vancouver ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
February sees average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap flights from Phoenix to Vancouver around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. After booking your flight from Phoenix to Vancouver, browse our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great holiday has to include a little sightseeing. Stanley Park Seawall, Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver are attractions you won't want to skip in Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Vancouver. Around 27 kilometres to the southeast, check out popular attractions including Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre.
Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without seeing Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.