Flying from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) to Victoria: what you need to know
Victoria is one hour behind Vancouver, where Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport is located. Victoria observes the UTC-7 timezone.
With 126 flights a week between the two airports, Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH) is the most popular route. Helijet Airways operates the earliest flight at 07:00. If you prefer to make the most of your day before jetting off, the last flight from CXH to YWH is with Harbour Air at 19:10.
To avoid rushing for your CXH to Victoria flight, leave enough time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Delays at security and check-in are more likely if you're heading away during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good rule for peak periods? Arrive up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.
Begin your trip at CXH and travel nonstop to Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). That's where you can expect to touch down when searching for Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria tickets.
Look out for offers from Helijet Airways. This carrier operates direct flights from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria.
The journey from central Vancouver to CXH takes around 15 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a cab, you'll cover the 0.80 kilometers in 5 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels close to CXH:
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) to Victoria
$69 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria flight. A return flight ticket right now is $138. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Book one month before you travel. Research on pricing trends suggests this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from CXH to Victoria.
The best month for finding cheap Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria tickets is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates that offer the biggest savings.
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Airports in Victoria
Victoria International Airport (YYJ)
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) to central Victoria takes about 30 minutes by car. The center is roughly 27 kilometers away.
It'll take around 1 hour 25 minutes if you're using public transport.
Think about booking a hotel near YYJ if you're coming in on a late flight from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Pick up a Victoria International Airport rental car and explore Victoria and beyond with your own wheels. Hertz, Thrifty and Avis are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from Victoria International Airport about three weeks in advance of your flight from CXH to Victoria.
Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH)
Central Victoria is located around 2 kilometers from Victoria Inner Harbour Airport (YWH). After your flight from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria has landed and you've made your way through the terminal, expect a drive of about 5 minutes.
If you choose to travel on public transport, the journey will take you 10 minutes or so.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel near YWH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your CXH to Victoria flight:
Best time to go to Victoria
Plan your trip to Victoria in high season if you prefer a bustling atmosphere, but remember that hotel prices are typically higher. Alternatively, book your flights from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria in the low season when prices are cheaper and it's not as busy.
Before locking in your Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria flight ticket, think about the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. August is the warmest month in Victoria, with temperatures ranging from 13ºC (55ºF) to 23ºC (73ºF).
February has average temperatures of between 0ºC (32ºF) and 9ºC (48ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from CXH to Victoria around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Victoria
After booking your flight from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport to Victoria, choose a hotel that combines comfort with a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Victoria:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Craigdarroch Castle, Royal BC Museum and Inner Harbour are top attractions which should be on every Victoria itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Victoria has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be explored. Around 105 kilometers north-east of Victoria, a trip to Abbotsford will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with popular sights like Discovery Trail Dog Park, Ag-Rec Centre and Maclure park.
Coquitlam is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 105 kilometers north-east of Victoria. No journey is complete without dropping by Laurentian Park, Maquabeak Park and Crane Park.
