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Cheap flights to Vancouver
| Most popular in | August | High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | May | Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop |
| Average price | R16 605 | Price for this month |
| Cheapest price | R13 097 | From Johannesburg to Vancouver |
Cheapest prices for Vancouver flights by month
January
R17 226
February
R15 923
March
R15 198
April
R15 583
May
R14 207
June
R16 604
July
R17 537
August
R18 484
September
R16 042
October
R14 458
November
R14 769
December
R16 797
May is currently the cheapest month to fly to Vancouver. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.
When is the best time to fly to Vancouver?
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13733 - 20994 ZAR
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The best time to fly to Vancouver is during October, but great deals can be found at other times. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Vancouver, the warmest period tends to be July, with the wettest being January.
When is the best time to book flights to Vancouver?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Vancouver, you should look to book at least 55 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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Which day is cheapest to fly to Vancouver?
The cheapest flights to Vancouver are usually found when departing on a Monday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.
What time of day is cheapest to fly?
Flights at noon are typically the cheapest time of the day to fly to Vancouver. Flights in the afternoon are usually the most expensive.
A picturesque and vibrant city by the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is one of the few places where you can windsurf in the afternoon and ski the same evening. Vancouver has diverse, bustling neighbourhoods, from Chinatown and the Punjan Market Indian district to gay-friendly Davie Village and bohemian Commercial Drive (once known as Little Italy but now popular for its array of ethnic restaurants).
Vancouver is one of North America’s greenest cities, with the 404-hectare Stanley Park right in its backyard. Stanley Park is home to the renowned Lost Lagoon, while Siwash Rock and has a scenic 8.8km seawall path.
Less than 30 minutes from the city centre are Cypress Mountain, Grouse Mountain and Mount Seymour, all of which have superb facilities and even offer night skiing.
BC Ferries, plying the Georgia Strait, connect Vancouver with Vancouver Island (including Victoria, British Columbian capital), and stunning gulf islands such as Galiano and Saltspring. A shorter ferry ride takes you to Bowen, a charming tiny island with a general store, coffee shop, pub and many hiking or bike trails.
Vancouver doesn’t experience the weather extremes seen in other parts of Canada, but a rainproof jacket is essential, as it rains. A lot. Flights to Vancouver land at the international airport, renowned for its First Nations’ art.
Vancouver climate
Vancouver reputedly has the finest weather in Canada, but put that in perspective. Summers temperatures are in the low 20s and winters are mild (it rarely snows and temperatures in January, the coldest month, range from zero to 9 degrees Celsius). The city does get plenty of rain.
When to fly to Vancouver
Peak Season:
Most visitors arrive from flights to Vancouver in July and August, though the tourist season begins in April and continues into the autumn. Skiing and snowboarding enthusiasts arrive mid-December, with peak season on the mountains lasting until February. May-June and September-October are great times for whale watching.
Off Season:
Vancouver doesn’t really have a low season.
Getting around Vancouver
TransLink, Vancouver’s efficient public transport network, includes electric trolley buses, regular buses, SeaBus passenger ferries, the SkyTrain elevated light-rail system and West Coast Express trains. Good-value FareSaver books of ten tickets, available at newsagents, are valid for 90 minutes on buses, SkyTrains and SeaBuses, while a day pass allows unlimited daily travel. A car is unnecessary in Vancouver, especially given traffic can be a problem. You can hail taxis on the street or call one in advance.
Cycling is a great way to explore Vancouver’s neighbourhoods, with more than 16 bike routes covering more than 128km around the city.