Travelling from Singapore to Vancouver: what you need to know
Start your holiday planning by considering where you'll catch your flight from Singapore to Vancouver. Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) and Seletar Airport (XSP) are Singapore's main airports.
Vancouver has a range of airports you can fly into. Touch down at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average time for a direct Singapore to Vancouver flight is 14 hours 10 minutes.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-8, which is 16 hours behind Singapore.
With four weekly flights between the two airports, Singapore Changi Airport (SIN) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. Hop on the first flight from Singapore to Vancouver with Air Canada at 09:10. If you'd like to make the most of your day before flying, the last departure from SIN to YVR is with Air Canada at 10:00.
To ensure you make your Singapore to Vancouver flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule to follow.
Flying during a popular month such as June? School holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
How to find the cheapest flights from Singapore to Vancouver
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Flying from Singapore
Singapore Changi Airport (SIN)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Singapore to Vancouver, you can depart from Singapore Changi Airport (SIN). Get from SIN to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one seamless journey.
Air Canada is a popular carrier that offers direct Singapore to Vancouver plane tickets from SIN.
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to take a travel break — and maybe even explore a different city. When searching for Singapore to Vancouver flights leaving from Singapore Changi Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Popular options include:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Xiamen Airport (XMN)
Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Located around 18 kilometres from the centre of Singapore, SIN can be reached in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 40 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Singapore to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels near Singapore Changi Airport:
When it comes to Singapore Changi Airport's on-time performance, 74% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Seletar Airport (XSP)
You can reach XSP from central Singapore in about 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport takes roughly 1 hour to travel the 14 kilometres or so.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before your flight from Singapore to Vancouver? Kick back in a hotel near Seletar Airport before your trip officially begins. Stay at one of these accommodation options:
Seletar Airport has a reputation for reliability and timeliness. 82% of flights out of here arrive right on target.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 10 kilometres. It'll take you about 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 25 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Singapore to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and see more of Vancouver and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH) is roughly 3 kilometres from central Vancouver. Once you've disembarked your flight from Singapore to Vancouver, it takes approximately 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a taxi or ride-share.
The trip will take about 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 check in after your flight from Singapore to Vancouver:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the home desk by having everything prearranged. Reserve your ride from CXH a few weeks in advance so you can just pick up the keys and get on your way.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Make your way to the city centre after your flight from Singapore to Vancouver has landed. Central Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by car.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Find a hotel near YXX and go from the plane to your bed in a flash. Whether you're catching a late Singapore to Vancouver flight or just want an easier arrival, these stays will have you settling in quickly:
Begin your trip without stressing over how to get to your next stop with a Abbotsford Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with reliable companies here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from YXX one week before your flight from Singapore to Vancouver for the best deals.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Singapore to Vancouver. August is the most popular month to travel to Vancouver. If you want a quieter vibe, go in March.
Lock in a Singapore to Vancouver ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Vancouver to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap flight from Singapore to Vancouver in February when temperatures average between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Singapore to Vancouver, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park are just two of the top attractions to add to your Vancouver must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Downtown Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of Canada you'll want to see. Around 27 kilometres southeast of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the move. Start with leading attractions like Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre.
Victoria is another essential stop in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.