Flying from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): What you need to know
Keflavik International Airport (KEF) is Reykjavik's main airport. Check out your options for booking a flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) jetting off from here.
7 hours 45 minutes is the average journey time for a direct Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Vancouver is seven hours behind Reykjavik. Vancouver International Airport is located in Vancouver, which runs on the UTC-7 timezone.
Choose from 4 direct flights each week between Keflavik International Airport (KEF) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR). This is the busiest route, with Icelandair offering a 10:15am departure from KEF to YVR.
To ensure you get on your flight from Reykjavik to YVR, leave plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
With more travellers during high season, aim to get to your terminal earlier than usual. Two hours for domestic flights and up to four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times.
Airports in Reykjavik
Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Get there in one go from Keflavik International Airport (KEF). Nonstop flights from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) can be booked from here.
You can get away on a direct flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport with Icelandair. This well-known airline offers services from KEF.
The preferred airline for passengers flying between KEF and YVR is Icelandair.
Among carriers on this route, Icelandair has the best record for on-time arrivals.
We make it simple to find cheap flights from Reykjavik to YVR with a stopover. To explore your options departing from Keflavik International Airport (KEF), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, simply select a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Major stopovers between KEF and YVR include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
KEF is around 48 kilometres from central Reykjavik. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 50 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 1 hour 15 minutes.
Want an easy start to your travels? Stay near Keflavik International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels offer the perfect solution:
66.96% of flights departing from Keflavik International Airport reach their destination on time.
Reykjavik International Airport (RKV)
RKV is around 2 kilometres from central Reykjavik. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport by car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 25 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Reykjavik to YVR flight? Unwind in a hotel near Reykjavik International Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays are calling your name:
76.1% of all departures from Reykjavik International Airport make it to their destination as expected.
About Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel near YVR if you have a late flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and end the night sooner:
Grab a Vancouver International Airport rental car and discover Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are top outlets you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your ride around one week before your Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport flight.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, central Vancouver is around 14 kilometres away. It takes about 25 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes around 35 minutes when travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$680 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport. Return flights start at $860. These prices may change depending on availability.
Book four months before you travel. Pricing trends show that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from Reykjavik to YVR.
September is when you're most likely to land a fantastic deal on a Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport ticket. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if prices have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a better deal comes up on flight tickets from Reykjavik to YVR.
Filters make it easier to save some cash on your flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport. Pick the departure times, carriers and stops that look good to you. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the best price quickly.
The best time to fly from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to decide when to book your flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). August is when most people travel to Vancouver. If you like your getaways a little more chill, go in May.
When booking your Reykjavik to YVR flight ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. August is the warmest month in Vancouver, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport in December if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Reykjavik to Vancouver International Airport, explore our selection of hotels including:
Your Vancouver trip wouldn't be complete without a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that belong on your itinerary include Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Stanley Park Seawall.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other corners of Canada you'll want to see. Around 274 kilometres east of Vancouver, a visit to Kelowna will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Lake Okanagan, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
If you're interested in discovering another corner of Canada, head for Kamloops, about 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Valleyview Nature Park and Clearwater Lakes are among its highlights.