Travelling from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS): What you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Check out your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS) taking off from either of these.
Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is located in Whistler. The city's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Vancouver.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to YWS, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
If you're taking off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow extra time. Arrive two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Lines at check-in and security will be longer.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Located around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 25 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport is roughly 35 minutes.
Planning to catch an early flight from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by staying at one of these hotels close to Vancouver International Airport:
When it comes to the on-time performance of Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% of flights complete their journey on time.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can book a direct Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS) flight ticket out of Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Work out whether leaving from CXH works best for your plans.
From CXH, direct flights from Vancouver to YWS are offered by Harbour Air.
Harbour Air is the top choice for bookings on the CXH to YWS route.
You can arrive at CXH from central Vancouver in approximately 5 minutes by car, depending on traffic. The journey on public transport takes roughly 15 minutes to travel the 2 kilometres or so.
Catching an early morning flight? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport the day before your Vancouver to YWS flight:
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
The journey time to YXX from the centre of Vancouver is around 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport. If you prefer to travel by car, it'll take you roughly 1 hour to cover the 64 kilometres or so.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Stay at one of these accommodation options close to Abbotsford Airport and head to your check-in counter without rushing:
Airports have an on-time performance rating that measures how often flights reach their destinations within the expected time frame. At YXX, that figure is 67.97%.
About Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
If you have a late flight from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport, nothing tops the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these options near YWS:
Getting from Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS) to central Whistler
Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport is about 3 kilometres from central Whistler. The time it takes to get there by car hire or cab depends on the time of day. Do some research before your trip.
Travelling on public transport will take you around 25 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
$219 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport. Return flights start from $375. These fares may change based on demand and availability.
To pick up cheap flights from Vancouver to YWS, book early. Airlines typically offer the most competitive fares when tickets first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS)
April is the quietest month for flights from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport (YWS), while July is the busiest. Work out the best time to visit Whistler based on whether you want a laid-back vibe or a lively atmosphere.
The warmest month in Whistler is August, with temperatures ranging between 7ºC (45ºF) and 25ºC (77ºF). Book your Vancouver to YWS flight ticket then if that's your ideal forecast.
December has temperatures of between -12ºC (10ºF) and 2ºC (36ºF). Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Whistler
Start your Whistler trip off on the right foot by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Green Lake Sea Plane Base Airport, browse our selection of hotels including:
Peak 2 peak Gondola and Whistler Peak to peak Gondola are a couple of popular attractions to add to your Whistler itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Fairmont Chateau Whistler Park.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Whistler, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 113 kilometres south to Surrey to tick off its top attractions. From Vinoscenti Vineyards to Green Timbers Urban Forest and Queen Mary Park, there's plenty to keep you busy.
Around 193 kilometres south of Whistler, Victoria is another favourite stop in Canada. No visit is complete without checking out Prince of Whales Whale Watching, Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and Inner Harbour.