Return fares to Vancouver by month, based on the cheapest return airfares found for each month.
The cheapest month to fly to Vancouver is July 2026, with return fares from $1,086 — 50% cheaper than the most expensive month (December 2026, from $2,178).
Based on the fares we've tracked, July is typically the cheapest month to fly to Vancouver, with return fares from $1,086. December is the most expensive month, with the cheapest return fares around $2,178 as school holidays and the Christmas peak push prices up.
Across the year, return fares to Vancouver average around $1,485. If you can travel in the off-peak months of July, September and August, you'll generally pay up to 27% less than the yearly average.
These are the cheapest prices for return airfares to Vancouver
These are the average prices for return airfares to Vancouver
When is the cheapest time to travel to Vancouver? The cheapest month to travel is typically July.
How much do return flights to Vancouver cost?The best price we found for a return flight to Vancouver is $1138.
What is the cheapest date to fly to Vancouver?Currently, the cheapest date for a return flight to Vancouver is 05 August 2026.
What is the cheapest airline that flys to Vancouver?Currently, the cheapest airline that flys to Vancouver is Fiji Airways.
Which airlines fly direct to Vancouver? American Airlines, Air Canada, Qantas and WestJet fly direct.
How long does a direct flight to Vancouver take? The shortest direct flight usually takes 13 hours and 29 minutes.
What is the IATA airport code for Vancouver?The IATA code for Vancouver is YVR. It is located in Canada at coordinates 49.19355, -123.1811.
When should you book flights to Vancouver?From our data, you should book flights to Vancouver 60 days out.
Vancouver Airport is on Sea Island, about 12 km south-west of downtown. The Canada Line SkyTrain connects directly from inside the terminal, making it one of the easier airport transfers in North America.
- Canada Line (SkyTrain) runs from the terminal to downtown Vancouver in about 25 minutes. Key stops include Yaletown-Roundhouse, Vancouver City Centre and Waterfront. Trains run every 6 to 10 minutes from about 5 am to 1 am. A YVR AddFare surcharge applies on top of the standard fare for trips starting at the airport. This surcharge does not apply on the return trip.
- Taxis queue at Level 2 of domestic and international arrivals. The ride to downtown takes about 20 to 35 minutes depending on traffic. No tolls on the main routes.
- Uber and Lyft both operate at YVR from designated pickup zones.
The Canada Line is almost always the best option for downtown. If you are heading to North Vancouver, take the SeaBus ferry from Waterfront station.
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