Travelling from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Expect to be travelling for 10 hours. On average, that's the duration of a direct flight from Narita International Airport to Vancouver.
Vancouver is 16 hours behind Tokyo, where Narita International Airport is located. Vancouver operates on the UTC-7 timezone.
The busiest route is from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). You can select from 26 weekly services between these two airports. If you want to head off as soon as possible, the earliest flight from NRT to YVR is the 15:40 Zipair service. If you prefer travelling later, the final departure is at 18:55 with Japan Airlines.
Give yourself plenty of time to catch your flight from NRT to Vancouver. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Travelling over a peak time like July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Direct flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Vancouver are available for booking. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is where you'll be touching down.
Popular airlines that operate direct flights from Narita International Airport to Vancouver include:
A stopover is the ideal opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for flights from NRT to Vancouver, deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can stop along the way. Some popular options include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Calgary International Airport (YYC)
To enter Canada for tourism purposes, you will need an ETA if you have a passport from Japan. However, visa rules are subject to change and you may need other documents depending on the purpose and length of your trip. Always check the most up-to-date guidelines before you book your cheap ticket from Narita International Airport to Vancouver.
Central Tokyo to NRT is approximately 64 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 58 minutes to reach there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Catching an early flight from Narita International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to NRT:
How to find the cheapest flights from Narita International Airport (NRT) to Vancouver
Rs70,433 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Narita International Airport to Vancouver. For a return flight on this route, the best price is Rs163,582. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get cheap tickets from NRT to Vancouver by booking at least 2 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for picking up a bargain.
October is the cheapest month for tickets from Narita International Airport to Vancouver. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 33 minutes.
The last thing you need is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Narita International Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) is roughly 2 kilometres from central Vancouver. After your flight from Narita International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a cab or ride-share.
You can also opt for public transport, which will take around 16 minutes.
Hang the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and rest at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from NRT to Vancouver:
Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the most popular month to hop on a flight from Narita International Airport to Vancouver while May is the quietest. To work out the ideal time to go to Vancouver, consider your preferred travel pace and style.
Lock in your flight from Narita International Airport to Vancouver for August to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC to 24ºC.
Search for cheap flights from NRT to Vancouver in December if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -1ºC and 7ºC on average.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Vancouver right here. Check out these hotels as soon as you've booked your flight from Narita International Airport to Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just two of the top-rated attractions to put on your Vancouver must-do list. Continue your sightseeing adventures at Science World.
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