Travelling from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 3 hours 10 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7, which is one hour ahead of Anchorage.
Flights from ANC to YVR start at 16:35 — the earliest with Air Canada. The last service of the day is at 16:55 with Air Canada. Overall, you can take your pick of 28 weekly Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your ANC to YVR flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Travelling to Vancouver (and then seeing more of Canada!) is easy with Air Canada. This popular carrier has direct flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.
Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here's where you can stop between ANC and YVR:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
San Francisco International Airport
Denver International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight is $210. A return fare is currently $554. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from ANC to YVR.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest price across each month.
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Handy information about Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
79.27% of flights that leave from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Central Anchorage to Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport is approximately 10 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
The journey on public transport takes about 40 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel close to ANC? If you've booked an early flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
If you're arriving on a late Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your bags from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Vancouver and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport to the centre of Vancouver has a drive time of about 25 minutes. It's approximately 14 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To escape the crowds, head to Vancouver in May.
Before locking in your flight from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with the temperature ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for cheap tickets from ANC to YVR sometime then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is always a good idea, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep your itinerary packed. Start with popular sights like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
If you're eager to discover another side of Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are among the biggest draws.