Flying from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport (YXY): what you need to know
Begin your journey at one of Vancouver's main airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH). Explore your options for booking a flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport (YXY) taking off from either of these.
The average length of a direct flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport is 2 hours 26 minutes.
Whitehorse (where Whitehorse Airport is located) and Vancouver share the UTC-7 timezone. Same timezone means no confusion when scheduling your trip.
With 50 direct flights a week between the two airports, Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Whitehorse Airport (YXY) is the busiest route. Air North operates the earliest flight at 08:35. If you prefer to make the most of your day before taking off, the latest departure from YVR to YXY is with Air Canada at 21:40.
Give yourself enough time to make your flight from Vancouver to YXY. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Head to the airport even earlier during popular months like August. Aim for two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights. Once you've checked in, you can use any extra time to grab something to eat or simply relax.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Get there in one go from Vancouver International Airport (YVR). Nonstop flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport (YXY) operate from here.
When departing from YVR, you can take a direct flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport with Air Canada.
Located around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 33 minutes.
After a stress-free start to your break? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Looking for other options for a direct flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)? Check out the fares departing from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH).
Air North offers direct flights from Vancouver to YXY leaving from CXH. Book your preferred window seat and reach your destination in a single journey.
Using public transport, you can travel from central Vancouver to CXH in around 16 minutes. The terminal is roughly 2 kilometres away, and making the trip by car takes approximately 5 minutes.
It's your holiday, so why not spend an additional night away? Consider checking in to one of these accommodation options near Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base the day before your flight from Vancouver to YXY:
About Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport. Check in to one of these accommodation options near YXY instead:
Getting from Whitehorse Airport (YXY) to central Whitehorse
From Whitehorse Airport, Whitehorse is approximately 6 kilometres away. It takes around 9 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Getting there by public transport takes about 19 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
Book a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport from Rs33,284 or travel return from just Rs67,174. Fares listed are subject to change and may differ when you make your booking.
You're more likely to score cheap tickets from Vancouver to YXY when you book 4 months ahead. We crunched the flight price data and found that's the time fares for this route tend to be at their lowest.
To get the lowest price on your tickets from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport, plan your trip for January (it has the cheapest flights). Flexible with your dates? Use the 'Whole month' search function to browse the most affordable day to fly.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport (YXY)
It's time to pick your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport. July is the most popular month for a trip to Whitehorse. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the kind of weather that'll work with your plans for Whitehorse. July is known as the warmest month. Book your flights from Vancouver to YXY during then and you can expect temperatures of between 5ºC and 24ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -27ºC and -5ºC. Search for cheap flights from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Whitehorse
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the most popular stays in Whitehorse right here. Explore these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Whitehorse Airport:
All great holidays should include a little sightseeing. Miles Canyon, Kwanlin Dun Cultural Centre and S.S. Klondike are must-visits when exploring Whitehorse.
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