Travelling from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver one hour behind Calgary.
Your YYC to CXH flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Calgary International Airport (YYC) to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
$203 is the lowest price for a one-way Calgary International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport flight. A return flight starts at $422. These prices may change based on demand and availability.
It's usually best to book ahead of time if you want to get cheap tickets from YYC to CXH. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
Getting cheap flights from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport is easier if you're flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the lowest prices across the month and bag a great deal.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as the price changes on cheap flights from YYC to CXH.
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Handy information about Calgary International Airport (YYC)
YYC is located at 2000 Airport Road Northeast.
65.39% of flights leaving from Calgary International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Calgary to Calgary International Airport is around 16 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to YYC? If you've booked an early flight from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The last thing you need is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Calgary International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CXH instead:
Getting from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport, Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Travelling to the centre on public transport typically takes 15 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
July is the most popular month for flights from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit Vancouver in April.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Book your flights from Calgary International Airport to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from YYC to CXH in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've seen Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If there's time to check out another side of Canada, head for Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are key highlights.
