Traveling from Anchorage to Vancouver: what you need to know
Planning your trip begins with figuring out where you'll leave from in Anchorage. Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) is the city's main airport, so check out your options for reserving a flight from Anchorage to Vancouver taking off from here.
Vancouver has a good selection of airports you can jet into. Hop off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) or Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
The average length of a direct flight from Anchorage to Vancouver is 3 hours 12 minutes. Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.
With 28 weekly flights between the two airports, Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is the busiest route. Board the first flight from Anchorage to Vancouver with Air Canada at 16:35. If you prefer to make the most of your day before leaving, the last departure from ANC to YVR is with Air Canada at 16:55.
Leave enough time to get on your flight from Anchorage to Vancouver. As a general rule, arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months like July and other peak seasons. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
You can enter Canada for tourism purposes without a visa if you hold a passport from United States. But before organizing your cheap flight from Anchorage to Vancouver, make sure you have the most up-to-date information. Visa rules are subject to change, and you may need some travel documentation if your trip is for work or other reasons.
Flying from Anchorage
Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC)
If you're searching for a direct flight from Anchorage to Vancouver, you can leave from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC). Travel from ANC to Vancouver International Airport (YVR) in one seamless trip.
When departing from ANC, you can catch a direct flight from Anchorage to Vancouver with Air Canada.
Stopovers are the perfect opportunity to break up your trip — and perhaps even explore another city. When searching for flights from Anchorage to Vancouver departing from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport, uncheck the 'Direct flights only' box to see where you can visit along the way. Here are some options to consider:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Denver International Airport (DEN)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
The journey from central Anchorage to ANC takes around 38 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a cab, you'll cover the 10 kilometers in 13 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Anchorage to Vancouver? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport:
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 14 kilometers. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the center driving.
Traveling on public transport takes around 33 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Anchorage to Vancouver, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
After your flight from Anchorage to Vancouver has hit the tarmac, you can get to the city center in around 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometers from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
The journey will take about 16 minutes on public transport.
Place the 'Do not disturb' sign on your door and unwind at a hotel close to CXH. Here are a few options where you can check in after your flight from Anchorage to Vancouver:
How to find the cheapest flights from Anchorage to Vancouver
$166 is currently the best price for a one-way ticket from Anchorage to Vancouver. A return flight starts from $405. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book 9 months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from Anchorage to Vancouver.
The cheapest month for tickets from Anchorage to Vancouver is May. Compare prices using the 'Whole month' tool and choose the date that offers the lowest fare.
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Best time to go to Vancouver
August is the busiest month for flights from Anchorage to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, visit Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Anchorage to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, book a cheap ticket from Anchorage to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Anchorage to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
All great adventures should include a little sightseeing. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are essential stops on your Vancouver itinerary.
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