Flying from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport is 1 hour 20 minutes.
Each week, there are 18 Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport flights. To be on board as early as possible, opt for the 10:30 Pacific Coastal Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your time before flying, the last flight is at 14:55 with Pacific Coastal Airlines.
Your YVR to QBC flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You'll likely experience bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
Getting to Hagensborg (and then exploring more of Canada!) is a cinch with Pacific Coastal Airlines. This popular airline has direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport.
Most travelers choose to fly with Pacific Coastal Airlines on this route.
Pacific Coastal Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating YVR to QBC flights. An impressive 83.87% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Bella Coola Airport (QBC)
$219 is the lowest price for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport flight. Return flights start from $353. These fares can change based on availability.
Score cheap tickets from YVR to QBC by booking six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
You won't have to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment the price changes on cheap flights from YVR to QBC.
Tailor your trip with filters. Select your ideal departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort the results by 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport.
Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport arrive at their destination on schedule.
Central Vancouver to Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometers. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 25 minutes to get there if you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 35 minutes.
Need a handy hotel near YVR? If you're boarding an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:
Getting from Bella Coola Airport (QBC) to central Hagensborg
From Bella Coola Airport, Hagensborg is approximately 3 kilometers away. It takes around 5 minutes to reach the center by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're traveling by public transport.
When to fly to Bella Coola Airport (QBC)
January is the most popular month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Hagensborg in April.
The warmest month in Hagensborg is August, with the temperature ranging between 9ºC (48ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Bella Coola Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to QBC in December. Temperatures average between -13ºC (9ºF) and 0ºC (32ºF) then.
Explore more of Canada
You've seen Hagensborg, now it's time to explore other corners of Canada. Journey around 418 kilometers south-east to Vancouver to tick off its top attractions. From Stanley Park to Granville Island and Science World, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Surrey is another sought-after destination in Canada and is around 451 kilometers south-east of Hagensborg. No journey is complete without a visit to Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
