Travelling from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
The timezone in Vancouver is UTC-8, which is three hours behind Rochester.
To ensure you get on your ROC to YVR flight, leave enough time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
During popular months like October, you'll want to get to the airport earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a high season in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Rochester Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between ROC and YVR:
Chicago O'Hare International Airport
Detroit Wayne County Airport
Washington Dulles Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Rochester Airport (ROC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, $280 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Rochester Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $635. Keep in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
It's often best to book in advance if you're looking for cheap tickets from ROC to YVR. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to the date of departure.
If you're willing to be flexible with your travel plans, try using the 'Whole month' search function. It'll show you the cheapest price across each month when searching for your flight from Rochester Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment there's a better deal on cheap flights from ROC to YVR.
Tailor your flights with filters. Select your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Rochester Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Handy information about Rochester Airport (ROC)
ROC is located at 1200 Brooks Avenue.
72% of flights that leave from Rochester Airport land at their destination on schedule.
Rochester Airport is around 11 kilometres from central Rochester. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 35 minutes.
Get your trip off to a leisurely start by staying near ROC. Whether you're catching an early flight from Rochester Airport to Vancouver International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Rochester Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
For the best deal, reserve your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 13 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
Getting to the centre by public transport will take you roughly 25 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from Rochester Airport to Vancouver International Airport is March, while August is the most popular. Choose the best time to go to Vancouver based on whether you prefer a more relaxed vibe or a faster pace.
Book your flight from Rochester Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to explore Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from ROC to YVR in February. Temperatures average between -2ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Surrey is just one of the many cities in Canada waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Vancouver. Around 32 kilometres away to the south-east, popular attractions include Green Timbers Urban Forest, BAPS Shri Swaminarayan Mandir and Surrey Art Gallery.
If there's time to check out another major destination in Canada, head for Victoria, about 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Empress Hotel National Historic Site of Canada, St. Andrew's Cathedral and Craigdarroch Castle are highlights.