Cheap Flights to Vancouver (YVR)

Vancouver is wonderfully located on the Pacific west coast of Canada, surrounded by mountains and directly next to the Straits of Georgia which separate Vancouver, on the mainland, from Vancouver Island. The Pacific Ocean can be seen from Vancouver Island, which can be reached by ferry. Vancouver is a relatively new town by most standards but nonetheless has a rich culture to match its natural beauty.

How to get there
Cheap flights to Vancouver from the UK take about 11 hours, so it's by no means a short trip, however, if you know where to look there are lots of options for relatively cheap Vancouver flights. It's served by scheduled airlines direct out of London and Manchester with indirect options from others such as Belfast, Glasgow and Birmingham. In more recent years with the explosion of skiing holidays in nearby Whistler there are also plenty of charter flights during the winter season. Canada is a huge country with a fine array of natural delights, so to explore them properly you'll need to arrange cheap Vancouver car hire.

When to go
Vancouver is influenced by its position on the western edge of the continent and is therefore its climate is fairly mild all year round. However, it can be a fantastic place for a skiing holidays due to the snow capped mountains that surround it. Autumn and spring are perfect times to visit and also prime time to find cheap flights to Vancouver - the ski season is done and the school holidays are out of the picture so this is when to find the best value Vancouver flights. Vancouver in the summer is very pleasant, and as it is situated next to the ocean it doesn't suffer quite the same overwhelming heat that other Canadian cities, for example, Toronto can. It's advisable if at all possible to avoid July and August because of school holiday prices because this is when a flight to Vancouver is at its most expensive.

What to do
The city centre is characterised by modern high rise architecture, lending it a smart, cosmopolitan air. The surrounding districts are full of interesting neighbourhoods and cafe culture. After stepping off your Vancouver flight, the best way to explore is on foot, taking in Gastown, the oldest quarter which is packed full of cafes and shops and is known for its art galleries and fascinating history. Next along is Chinatown, one of the largest in North America, Stanley Park is full of walking trails and a great way to take time out from the big city and get in touch with nature Don't miss the famous aquarium.

Before you plan your trip let us show you how to get a great deal on your Vancouver flights. Once you've booked up why not use our hotel search to find cheap Vancouver hotels.