Travelling from New York to Victoria: what you need to know
When searching for your flight from New York to Victoria, there's a nice selection of airports to depart from. New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK), New York Newark Airport (EWR) and New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA) are among New York's main terminals.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is where you'll be arriving in Victoria.
Victoria is three hours behind New York and is in the UTC-8 timezone.
To ensure you get on your New York to Victoria flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport well in advance. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you fly during high season in general.
How to find the cheapest flights from New York to Victoria
To pick up cheap New York to Victoria flights, book in advance. Airlines typically offer lower prices when tickets are first released.
If you're willing to be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for your plane ticket from New York to Victoria.
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Flying from New York
New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and possibly even explore a different city. When searching for New York to Victoria flights departing from New York John F. Kennedy Airport, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Consider one of these popular options:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
Calgary Airport (YYC)
JFK is around 21 kilometres from central New York. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the travel time to be around 50 minutes.
Want a handy hotel close to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? If you've booked an early flight from New York to Victoria, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
When it comes to New York John F. Kennedy Airport's on-time performance, 73% of flights stick to their scheduled arrival time.
You'll find JFK at JFK Airport.
New York Newark Airport (EWR)
Break up your New York to Victoria flight with a stop so you can freshen up or cross a new place off your list. Some popular stopovers between New York Newark Airport and Victoria include:
Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Montreal Pierre Elliott Trudeau Airport (YUL)
EWR is about 14 kilometres from central New York. It'll take 35 minutes or so to get to the airport if you're driving from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
You're going on holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider staying at one of these hotels near New York Newark Airport the day before your flight from New York to Victoria:
New York Newark Airport has an on-time performance rate of 71%. This figure highlights how often flights that take off from this airport arrive on time.
You'll find EWR at Building 1, Conrad Road.
New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
When looking for a ticket from New York to Victoria out of New York LaGuardia Airport (LGA), you have stopover options to choose from. Consider making a pit stop at Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ), one of the most popular connection points on this route.
From central New York, LGA is around 13 kilometres away. It takes roughly 30 minutes to reach the airport by car and 55 minutes or so on public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your New York to Victoria flight with time to spare. These hotels near New York LaGuardia Airport make departure day a breeze if you're jetting off early:
The on-time performance record of LGA is 69%. To put it plainly, that's how frequently flights from this airport arrive at their destination as planned.
You'll find New York LaGuardia Airport at Hangar 7 Centre.
Arriving in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
The distance from Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria is roughly 24 kilometres. It takes about 30 minutes to get to the centre driving.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from New York to Victoria. Book one of these accommodation options near YYJ instead:
Explore without limits with a Victoria International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Hertz, Thrifty or Avis and venture far and wide through Victoria and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Victoria International Airport about three weeks in advance of your New York to Victoria flight.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Central Victoria is roughly 0.64 kilometres from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). Step off your flight from New York to Victoria and then be on the lookout for any airport signs that'll help you get to the centre.
After your flight from New York to Victoria, settle in at a hotel close to YWH. These are some great options that'll help you slip into relaxation mode:
Best time to go to Victoria
July is the busiest month for flights from New York to Victoria. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Victoria in March.
Lock in a New York to Victoria ticket departing in August if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Victoria to range from 13ºC to 23ºC.
Search for cheap flights from New York to Victoria in February if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 0ºC and 9ºC on average.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from New York to Victoria, decide where you'll be dropping your bags. Make one of these options your base for exploring Victoria:
Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada and St. Andrew's Cathedral are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Victoria itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Craigdarroch Castle.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Victoria, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Travel around 97 kilometres north to Vancouver to tick off its top sights. From Stanley Park Seawall to Stanley Park and Downtown Vancouver, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're ready to explore another corner of Canada, consider Surrey, about 88 kilometres northeast of Victoria. Green Timbers Urban Forest Park, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery & Surrey Civic Theatres at Surrey Arts Centre are key highlights.