Traveling from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver one hour behind San Luis Potosi.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your SLP to YVR flight.
During popular months such as July, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than normal. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight when you travel during a high season in general.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SLP and YVR include:
George Bush Intercontinental Airport
Benito Juarez International Airport
Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
$278 is the lowest price for a one-way Ponciano Arriaga International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Return flights start from $463. These prices can change based on availability.
To get your hands on cheap tickets from SLP to YVR, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport to Vancouver International Airport across every month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your plans are flexible.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from SLP to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a lower fare pops up.
Discover the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Cheapest' or 'Fastest' flights from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.
Handy information about Ponciano Arriaga International Airport (SLP)
Ponciano Arriaga International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 86.12% of flights that take off from SLP arrive at their destination on time.
Central San Luis Potosi to Ponciano Arriaga International Airport is around 16 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
Get your flight from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport to Vancouver International Airport off to a hassle-free start. Only a short drive from SLP, spend the night in Viñedo Bodega 1881 and be well-rested for the journey ahead.
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider staying in a hotel near YVR if you have a late Ponciano Arriaga International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Vancouver International Airport rental car and explore Vancouver and beyond with your own set of wheels. Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty and Avis are popular outlets you can book with here.
For the best deal, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is roughly 14 kilometers from central Vancouver. The drive time takes about 25 minutes.
It typically takes 35 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the busiest month to visit Vancouver. If you'd like a quieter vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC (55ºF) and 24ºC (75ºF). Lock in your flights from Ponciano Arriaga International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Look for cheap tickets from SLP to YVR in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC (30ºF) and 7ºC (45ºF) on average.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to discover more of Canada. Journey about 32 kilometers south-east to Surrey to check off its top sights. From Senator Reid Park to Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 97 kilometers south of Vancouver, Victoria is another essential stop in Canada. Start your sightseeing at Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.