Cheap Flights from Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver (YVR)

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Flight deals from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International flights are currently cheapest in June.

Direct flights from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International

Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Vancouver International.

Seattle to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$302
Cheapest month to flyJune
Average flight time1 hr, 6 mins
Most popular airlineWestJet
Average flights per week678

Finding cheap flights from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International is $302. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
1 hour and 6 minutes is the average flight time from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International.
WestJet, Air Tahiti Nui and Alaska Airlines fly direct from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International.
As of May 2025, there are 678 flights per week flying from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International.
The cheapest month to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International to Vancouver International is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Seattle / Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport on Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 1 hour and 6 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver International but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, WestJet and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver International.

Flying from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know

  • The average duration of a direct flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.

  • Seattle and Vancouver are both in the UTC-7 timezone. That means you won't have to change your watch when you arrive.

  • Take your pick of 134 weekly Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. The 05:50 departure with Air Canada is the earliest flight available. Alaska Airlines operates the last service of the day at 23:04.

  • Leave plenty of time to make your SEA to YVR flight. As a general rule, turn up at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • During popular months like July, you'll want to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during peak periods in general.

  • With direct flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport operated by a number of airlines, getting to Vancouver (and then other corners of Canada) is a cinch. You can fly nonstop with:

  • The airline that passengers book most often on this route is Air Canada.

  • Delta Air Lines is the most punctual carrier offering SEA to YVR flights. A reliable 83.84% of its services on this route land as scheduled.

  • If you'd like to split up your journey, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between SEA and YVR:

    • Portland International Airport

    • Calgary International Airport

    • Edmonton International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • At the moment, $129 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $302. Remember that fares may change due to availability when booking.

  • To get cheap tickets from SEA to YVR, book your journey six months before your planned departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest prices if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's a new deal on cheap flights from SEA to YVR.

  • Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.

Handy information about Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)

  • Seattle-Tacoma International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from SEA land on schedule 81.27% of the time.

  • Central Seattle to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport is around 23 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.

  • Catching public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 55 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel near SEA? If you're boarding an early flight from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:

Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver

  • Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. The drive time takes around 25 minutes.

  • When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.

When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

  • August is the most popular month for flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For a quieter experience, visit Vancouver in May.

  • The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Seattle-Tacoma International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.

  • For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SEA to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.

Explore more of Canada

  • You've done Vancouver, now it's time to discover other parts of Canada. Travel around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to tick off its top sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Victoria is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without dropping by Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.

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