Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport is 10 hours 5 minutes.
The timezone in Tokyo is UTC+9, which is 17 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Each week, there are 18 Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flights.
To ensure you get on your YVR to NRT flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
During popular months like August, it's a good idea to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you fly during a peak period in general.
You'll find a variety of airlines offering direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. When you're ready to start your Tokyo adventure, let one of these carriers take you to this exciting corner of Japan:
Most travellers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
J-Air is the most punctual carrier that offers YVR to NRT flights. A reliable 81.67% of its departures on this route land on time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight is $429. A round-trip fare is currently $866. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from YVR to NRT by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. If you're looking to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for each month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YVR to NRT.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by arrival and departure times, airline, and number of stops.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of all flights leaving Vancouver International Airport, 77% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is around 13 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes when using public transport.
Catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays near YVR:
Arriving at Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
Consider booking a hotel close to NRT if you're taking a late Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Tokyo Narita Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Airport Car Rental, JDM Rent a car or Miki Car Rental and see more of Tokyo and beyond.
Get the best deal by reserving your ride from Tokyo Narita Airport about four weeks in advance of your trip.
Getting from Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT) to central Tokyo
You'll find NRT at 成田空港第2PTB(バス), Narita.
From Tokyo Narita Airport, Tokyo is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 1 hour 5 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes around 1 hour.
When to fly to Tokyo Narita Airport (NRT)
May is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Tokyo in March.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Tokyo Narita Airport for August if you want to explore Tokyo during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 23ºC (73ºF) and 29ºC (84ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 9ºC (48ºF) and 15ºC (59ºF). Look for cheap tickets from YVR to NRT sometime around then if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Japan
You've visited Tokyo, now it's time to discover more of Japan. Travel about 402 kilometres west to Osaka to tick off its leading sights. From Dotonbori to Osaka Castle and Universal Studios Japan, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
If you're ready to explore another side of Japan, consider Nagoya, about 257 kilometres west of Tokyo. Nagoya Castle, Ninomaru Garden and Sky Promenade are highlights.








