Flying from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Vancouver: what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 20 hours behind Wellington, where Wellington International Airport is located.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from WLG to Vancouver. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to fours hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
If you have a passport from New Zealand, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies when booking a cheap ticket from Wellington International Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. The rules may differ if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines ahead of booking and definitely before flying.
Located around 8 miles from central Wellington, WLG can be reached in approximately 25 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour and 19 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Wellington International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these stays close to WLG:
How to find the cheapest flights from Wellington International Airport (WLG) to Vancouver
£308 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Wellington International Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is £770. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from WLG to Vancouver. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is around 26 minutes by car. It's approximately 9 miles away.
It typically takes 33 minutes if you're using public transport.
If you're coming in on a late flight from Wellington International Airport to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these hotels near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is around 1 mile from central Vancouver. Once you've disembarked your flight from Wellington International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
If you're catching public transport, it'll take approximately 16 minutes.
There are some great places to call home for the night near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your flight from WLG to Vancouver at one of these well-located options:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month to board a flight from Wellington International Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Vancouver, consider the pace you prefer to travel at.
Before you book a flight from Wellington International Airport to Vancouver, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap flights from WLG to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
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There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should be on every Vancouver itinerary.
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