Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is 13 hours 55 minutes.
Hong Kong is 15 hours ahead of Vancouver and follows the UTC+8 timezone.
Every week, there are 31 Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flights. To take off as early as possible, take the 00:05 Cathay Pacific flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:15 with Air Canada.
Leave enough time to catch your YVR to HKG flight. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Flying during a peak month like August? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Jetting into Hong Kong (and then discovering more of China!) is a breeze with Air Canada. This popular airline offers direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport.
The airline most travellers fly with on this route is Air Canada.
Cathay Pacific stands out as the most punctual carrier for YVR to HKG flights, with 82.05% of services landing as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
At the moment, $579 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $1,120. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand when booking.
Book ten months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from YVR to HKG.
Plan your trip for September. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Of the flights that depart from Vancouver International Airport, 71.77% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Vancouver International Airport from central Vancouver, it takes around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic, however. It's approximately 14 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a trip time of about 35 minutes on public transport.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near YVR:
Arriving at Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
Reserve a hotel close to HKG if you're catching a late Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Hong Kong International Airport (HKG) to central Hong Kong
The street address for HKG is 1 Cheong Hong Rd.
Hong Kong International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres from the centre of Hong Kong. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
Getting there by public transport will take you around 45 minutes.
When to fly to Hong Kong International Airport (HKG)
The quietest month for a flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport is April, while April is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Hong Kong based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.
Lock in your flight from Vancouver International Airport to Hong Kong International Airport for August if you'd like to explore Hong Kong during its warmest month. Expect temperatures of between 26ºC and 32ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between 11ºC and 20ºC. Search for cheap tickets from YVR to HKG around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of China
Hong Kong has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of China waiting to be discovered. About 129 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, a trip to Guangzhou will keep you on the go. Don't miss top attractions like Canton Tower, Yuexiu Park and Chen Clan Ancestral Hall.
Around 27 kilometres north-west of Hong Kong, Shenzhen is another favourite stop in China. Start your sightseeing at Window of the World, Dafen Oil Painting Village and Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning.