Cheap flights from Victoria (YYJ)

Vancouver Island's main airport on the Saanich Peninsula

Victoria International is the busiest airport on Vancouver Island, located on the Saanich Peninsula about 25 km north of downtown Victoria. Air Canada and WestJet run frequent shuttles to Vancouver, Calgary, and Toronto, while Pacific Coastal links coastal BC. Seasonal US and Mexican sun routes operate in winter. The airport is well used by retirees, government workers, and University of Victoria traffic.

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Airlines flying from Victoria (YYJ)

Major carriers: Air Canada, WestJet, Pacific Coastal Airlines, Alaska Airlines. Low-cost carriers: Flair Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

How far is Victoria airport from downtown?
YYJ is on the Saanich Peninsula about 25 km north of downtown Victoria, a 30 to 35 minute drive via Highway 17. The YYJ Airport Shuttle and BC Transit Route 88 connect downtown to the terminal. Taxis run set-rate zones, and Sidney village is a short drive away for accommodation.
Which airlines fly from Victoria?
Air Canada and WestJet handle most YYJ domestic flights, with frequent shuttles to Vancouver and Calgary. Pacific Coastal serves coastal BC, Alaska Airlines runs Seattle service, and Flair operates seasonal low-cost routes. Flightmussy compares every carrier in one search with no signup, including LCCs Google Flights de-prioritises.
Are there direct flights from Victoria to Toronto?
Yes, Air Canada and WestJet operate year-round non-stops from YYJ to Toronto Pearson, typically once or twice daily. Flight time is around 4 hours 30 minutes eastbound. Flightmussy compares both carriers' fares plus one-stop options via Vancouver or Calgary, surfacing the genuine cheapest combination.
When is the cheapest time to fly from YYJ?
Victoria fares are typically lowest in late January, February, and early November, away from holiday and summer peaks. Mexico sun routes drop in late April. Use Flightmussy's free 12-month fare heatmap to compare every week of the year side by side and identify the cheapest one for your trip.

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