Flying from Beijing to Vancouver: what you need to know
Beijing is home to a couple of airports where you can start your adventure. Check out your options for reserving a flight from Beijing to Vancouver flying out of Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) or Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX).
When jetting into Vancouver, step off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH). Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is another way to get to this city.
The average time for a direct Beijing to Vancouver flight is 11 hours 5 minutes.
Vancouver is 16 hours behind Beijing and follows the UTC-8 timezone.
The most popular route for flights from Beijing to Vancouver is from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Take your pick of ten weekly services between these two airports. If you want to be on your way as soon as possible, the earliest flight from PEK to YVR is the 13:10 Air China service. If you have other commitments or plans on your day of travel, the last departure is at 18:55 with Air Canada.
Allow plenty of time to get on your Beijing to Vancouver flight. As a general rule, arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a popular month like August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing to Vancouver
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap Beijing to Vancouver flights if you book early. Airlines often have some excellent early bird rates.
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Flying from Beijing
Beijing Capital Airport (PEK)
If you're looking for a direct flight from Beijing to Vancouver, you can leave from Beijing Capital Airport (PEK). Get from PEK to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one seamless trip.
Be on the lookout for deals with Air Canada. This carrier offers direct Beijing to Vancouver plane tickets out of PEK.
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for Beijing to Vancouver flights departing from Beijing Capital Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Seattle / Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shenyang Airport (SHE)
The journey from central Beijing to PEK takes around 50 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 26 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Catching an early flight from Beijing to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near Beijing Capital Airport:
Beijing Capital Airport maintains a solid on-time performance, so you're less likely to experience disruptions. Departures from PEK land at their destination as scheduled 81% of the time.
You'll find PEK at Capital Airport Rd.
Beijing Daxing Airport (PKX)
Visit friends or family or just take some time to unwind with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your Beijing to Vancouver flight, here's where you can stop when heading out from Beijing Daxing Airport:
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shenyang Airport (SHE)
Kansai International (Osaka) Airport (KIX)
PKX is around 40 kilometres from central Beijing. It takes 50 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an extra night away from home? Think about checking in to one of these accommodation options near Beijing Daxing Airport the day before your flight from Beijing to Vancouver:
Beijing Daxing Airport has a strong track record for reliability and timeliness. 87% of flights out of here make it to their final destination as planned.
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver takes around 25 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 10 kilometres away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
The last thing you want is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Beijing to Vancouver. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies to choose from here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week ahead of your trip.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Beijing to Vancouver has touched down, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 3 kilometres from Vancouver Coal Harbour Airport (CXH).
The journey will take approximately 10 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CXH. Tuck yourself in after your Beijing to Vancouver flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Avoid filling out paperwork at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH a few weeks in advance so you can just get the keys and go.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Head toward the city centre after your flight from Beijing to Vancouver has arrived. Central Vancouver is about 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and takes roughly 1 hour 20 minutes to reach by car.
The journey will take you roughly 2 hours 30 minutes if you use public transport.
Choose a hotel near YXX and get from baggage claim to your bed in a snap. Whether you're coming in on a late Beijing to Vancouver flight or just want to keep your travel plans simple, these stays will have you settling in quickly:
Begin your travels without stressing over how to reach your next stop with a Abbotsford Airport rental car. You can book your wheels with trusted suppliers here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Plan ahead and pocket the savings. Book your vehicle from YXX one week before your flight from Beijing to Vancouver for the best rates.
Best time to go to Vancouver
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Beijing to Vancouver. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in March.
Before locking in your Beijing to Vancouver tickets, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from Beijing to Vancouver in February if you'd rather travel when it's cooler. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -2ºC and 10ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Beijing to Vancouver, choose a hotel that puts you where you want to be. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park are just the start of the leading attractions to put on your Vancouver itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Downtown Vancouver.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada just waiting to be explored. Around 27 kilometres southeast of Vancouver, a trip to Surrey will keep your itinerary busy. Start with popular sights like Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre.
Victoria is another standout destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without dropping by Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle.