Cheap flights from Vancouver (YVR)

Canada's main Asia-Pacific hub on the West Coast

Vancouver International is Canada's second-busiest airport, located on Sea Island in Richmond about 12 km south of downtown Vancouver. Air Canada operates a major hub here with deep transpacific coverage to Tokyo, Hong Kong, Seoul, and Beijing. WestJet has a strong base, and the airport serves as Canada's principal gateway for Asia-Pacific traffic and Australasia connections.

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Airlines flying from Vancouver (YVR)

Major carriers: Air Canada, WestJet, Cathay Pacific, ANA, Air China. Low-cost carriers: Flair Airlines, Lynx Air, Swoop.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there direct flights from Vancouver to Tokyo?
Yes, Air Canada and ANA operate non-stop flights from YVR to Tokyo, both Narita and Haneda, year round. Flight time is roughly 10 hours westbound and 9 hours eastbound. Flightmussy's heatmap surfaces the cheapest weeks across all carriers, including round trips that mix airlines on outbound and return.
Which low-cost airlines fly from Vancouver?
Flair Airlines is the most active LCC at YVR, with domestic and US routes. Lynx Air has run service here, and Swoop operated until WestJet absorbed it. Flightmussy actively compares LCC fares so they don't get buried under legacy carriers, with no signup needed to see the full comparison.
When is the cheapest time to fly from YVR to Asia?
Vancouver to Asia fares are typically lowest in late January and February and again in October and early November, away from Lunar New Year and summer peaks. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap lets you compare every week across multiple carriers at once and spot the genuine low point of the year.
How far is Vancouver Airport from downtown?
YVR is on Sea Island in Richmond, about 12 km south of downtown Vancouver. The Canada Line SkyTrain reaches Waterfront in around 25 minutes for under CAD 10, making it the fastest option. Taxis use a flat-rate zone system, and rental cars and rideshare pickup are on site.

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