Flying from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Around 5 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be traveling on a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
Vancouver is three hours behind Washington DC and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Each week, there are nine Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, opt for the 08:05 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before you fly, the latest flight is at 17:45 with Air Canada.
Give yourself enough time to catch your IAD to YVR flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Traveling during a peak time such as April? Public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues at airport checkpoints. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Air Canada has direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Vancouver — and maybe even more of Canada if time allows.
Most passengers choose to fly with Air Canada on this route.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between IAD and YVR:
Calgary International Airport
Pearson International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$109 is the lowest price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $252. These fares may change depending on availability.
Score cheap tickets from IAD to YVR by booking eight months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is July. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.
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Handy information about Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, 74.39% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
Central Washington DC to Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 3 hours 25 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near IAD? If you're boarding an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Explore without limits with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and discover more of Vancouver and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from the center of Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It takes roughly 35 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to head to Vancouver. If you'd like a more laid-back vibe, go in May.
Book your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you'd like to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF).
Search for cheap tickets from IAD to YVR in December if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of Canada waiting to be discovered. Around 32 kilometers south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another favorite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometers south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without dropping by Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.