Cheap Flights from London Gatwick to Vancouver

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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from London Gatwick to Vancouver? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Vancouver

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like London Gatwick to Vancouver flights are currently cheapest in May.

Direct flights from London Gatwick to Vancouver

Alternative London Gatwick to Vancouver routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from London Gatwick to Vancouver? You could fly into the following airports instead.

London to Vancouver: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs66,803
Cheapest month to flyMay
Average flight time9 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineBritish Airways
Average flights per week8

Finding cheap flights from London Gatwick to Vancouver: Frequently asked questions

There are 7 airports in Vancouver: Vancouver Coal Harbour, Vancouver International, Sechelt, Ganges Harbor, Nanaimo, Nanaimo Harbour, and Abbotsford.
The best price we found for a return flight from London Gatwick to Vancouver is Rs157,177. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
9 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from London Gatwick to Vancouver.
British Airways flies direct from London Gatwick to Vancouver.
As of April 2025, there are 8 flights per week flying from London Gatwick to Vancouver.
The cheapest month to fly from London Gatwick to Vancouver is usually April 2025.
If you're flying from London Gatwick Airport, the cheapest airport near Vancouver is Vancouver International – which is 9.7 km away from the centre of Vancouver. We've found flights into this airport from Rs157,177.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver on Friday, 6 June 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 9 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Vancouver but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Vancouver is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In April, the average temperature is usually around 7°C. August is typically the warmest month in Vancouver, when it usually averages around 20°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is November.
Currently, Norse Atlantic Airways (UK) and British Airways offer the cheapest flight tickets to Vancouver.

Flying from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vancouver: what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver and you'll be travelling for an average of 9 hours 20 minutes.

  • London Gatwick Airport is located in London. Operating on the UTC-7 timezone, Vancouver is 7 hours behind London.

  • With 6 flights a week between the two airports, London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the most popular route. Catch British Airways's 11:40 flight to get your trip from LGW to YVR underway.

  • To ensure you catch your flight from LGW to Vancouver, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • During popular months such as August, it's wise to get to the airport earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.

  • You can catch a nonstop flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver that arrives at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).

  • British Airways is a leading airline that offers direct flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver.

  • Think about adding a stopover to potentially find a cheaper flight from LGW to Vancouver. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' when browsing the departures. Break up the journey at one of these popular options:

    • Amsterdam Airport Schiphol Airport (AMS)

    • Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Keflavik International Airport (KEF)

  • If you hold a passport from United Kingdom, you will need an ETA to visit Canada. This applies if you're booking a cheap ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver for tourism purposes. Requirements may be different if you're travelling for work or other reasons. Always check official visa guidelines before you book and definitely before flying.

  • The journey from central London to LGW takes about 1 hour and 26 minutes on public transport. If you ride-share, drive or get a cab, you'll cover the 80 kilometres in 1 hour and 19 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • After a relaxed start to your journey? Stay near LGW. Whether you have an early flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are the answer:

How to find the cheapest flights from London Gatwick Airport (LGW) to Vancouver

  • Rs66,803 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver. A return flight starts from Rs157,177. These prices can change based on availability.

  • Lock in cheap tickets from LGW to Vancouver by booking at least 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.

  • May is the cheapest month for tickets from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices for each month.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you straight away if there's a cheaper deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you time searching for flight tickets from LGW to Vancouver every day.

  • Tailor your travel plans with filters. Pick your ideal arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver.

Airports in Vancouver

Vancouver International Airport (YVR)

Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)

  • The centre of Vancouver is around 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH). Once your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver has hit the runway and you've navigated your way to arrivals, the drive should be around 5 minutes.

  • You can also travel using public transport, which will take approximately 16 minutes.

  • Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can take a load off after your flight from LGW to Vancouver:

Best time to go to Vancouver

  • August is the busiest month for flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Vancouver in May when things are quieter.

  • The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap flights from LGW to Vancouver sometime then if you like cooler conditions.

More about Vancouver

  • After locking in your flight from London Gatwick Airport to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:

  • There are so many things to discover in this city it can be difficult to know where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are highlights which should be on any good Vancouver itinerary.

Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental

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