Flying from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Book a direct flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 1 hour 10 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, which is the same as Castlegar.
Flights from YCG to YVR start from 10:50 — the first with Air Canada. The last service of the day is at 11:40 with Air Canada. Overall, you can choose from ten weekly Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your YCG to YVR flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
Getting to Vancouver (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular airline offers direct flights from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Air Canada tops the list for bookings on this route.
Among carriers operating YCG to YVR flights, Air Canada is the most consistent for on-time landings.
How to find the cheapest flights from Castlegar Airport (YCG) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Currently, $240 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $606. Keep in mind that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from YCG to YVR by booking at least seven months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
June is the cheapest month for flights from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you'd like to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Castlegar Airport (YCG)
To reach Castlegar Airport from central Castlegar, it takes about 10 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 6 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip when using public transport usually takes 30 minutes.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near YCG. Whether you're boarding an early flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Book a hotel close to YVR if you're catching a late Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Follow your own route with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and chase adventure across Vancouver and beyond.
Reserving your vehicle from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 25 minutes to reach the centre driving.
Getting there on public transport will take you around 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport. For a quieter experience, go to Vancouver in May.
Lock in your flight from Castlegar Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to go to Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC and 24ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YCG to YVR in December. Temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
You've done Vancouver, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Travel around 32 kilometres south-east to Surrey to check off its leading attractions. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.
If you're looking to explore another side of Canada, consider Victoria, roughly 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour are among the biggest draws.