Travelling from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Expect to be in the air for 12 hours 35 minutes. That's the average duration of a direct flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver.
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-7. The city is 15 hours behind Beijing, where Beijing Capital International Airport is located.
Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most traveled route, with nine weekly flights to pick from. You can travel from PEK to YVR at 13:10 with Air China.
Leave plenty of time to make your PEK to Vancouver flight. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're travelling during a major holiday or another peak period, allow for even more time. A good rule is two hours before domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Queues at security and check-in will be longer.
Direct Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver tickets are available for booking. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is where you'll disembark.
Keep an eye out for deals with Air Canada. This carrier operates direct flights from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper flight ticket from PEK to Vancouver. Just uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Take a detour (and maybe pocket some savings) by stopping at one of these popular airports:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Incheon International Airport (ICN)
Shenyang Taoxian International Airport (SHE)
PEK is about 26 kilometres from central Beijing. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 40 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions.
Searching for a hotel near PEK? If you're boarding an early flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
79.67% of flights departing from Beijing Capital International Airport land at their destination on schedule.
The address for PEK is Capital Airport Rd.
How to find the cheapest flights from Beijing Capital International Airport (PEK) to Vancouver
$692 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver flight. Return flight tickets start from $1,078. These prices can change based on demand.
Book one month before your departure date. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from PEK to Vancouver.
May is the best month for picking up an incredible deal on Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver tickets. If you want to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're opting for a ride-share or a cab, the drive takes roughly 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
Look into staying at a hotel near YVR if you have a late flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver. Pick one of these accommodation options and make your arrival easier:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are well-known companies you can book with here.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport around one week in advance of your flight from PEK to Vancouver can help you secure the lowest rate.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
The centre of Vancouver is located around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've made your way out of the airport, the drive should be around 5 minutes.
The journey will take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
You'll find some great places to drop your things at near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your PEK to Vancouver flight at any of these well-located options:
In general, the earlier you book, the more you save and the better your options. Secure your ride from CXH the moment you know your dates.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Step off your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver and go straight to your hotel or start sightseeing right away. The centre of Vancouver is around 64 kilometres from Abbotsford Airport (YXX) and typically takes 1 hour to reach by car.
If you go by public transport, the journey time is about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip into the centre, find a hotel close to YXX. Get comfortable at one of these stays after your PEK to Vancouver flight:
Stay in control of the next chapter of your journey with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise will get you on the road.
If you're searching for a specific type of vehicle, book your ride from YXX around one week ahead of your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, as well as a better rate.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Carefully consider your dates before locking in your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver. The city comes alive during high season, but hotel rates are generally higher and attractions can get busy. Go to Vancouver in low season if you want a more relaxed vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver flight ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
December sees average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Search for a cheap ticket from PEK to Vancouver around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Beijing Capital International Airport to Vancouver, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Vancouver travel itinerary. Keep the momentum going by heading to Science World.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Kasugai Japanese Garden, Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park.
Kamloops is another well-known destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without a visit to Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.