Flying from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
7 hours 40 minutes is the average length of a direct flight from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Vancouver is 7 hours behind Reykjavik and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport start from 10:35 — the earliest with Icelandair. The latest flight in the day is the 19:15 service with Icelandair. In total, you can take your pick of 4 weekly services between KEF and YVR.
Flying during a popular month such as July? School holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Icelandair is your gateway to exploring Vancouver (and maybe even some other exciting corners of Canada!). Look through the direct flights from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport offered by this carrier.
We make it a cinch to book a flight with a stopover. To see the options for flights from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between KEF and YVR include:
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Portland International Airport
Calgary International Airport
To find out whether you need a visa to enter Canada, check with your airline and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have the most up-to-date details, including any other travel documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from KEF to YVR.
How to find the cheapest flights from Keflavik International Airport (KEF) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is $200. The cheapest price for a return flight is $366. Bear in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
Get cheap tickets from KEF to YVR by booking 1 month ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.
September is the cheapest month for tickets from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Keflavik International Airport (KEF)
Keflavik International Airport is around 48 kilometers from central Reykjavik. If you're ride-sharing, driving or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 49 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the trip time to be approximately 1 hour and 13 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays close to KEF:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometers from the center of Vancouver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is about 26 minutes.
Traveling by public transport typically takes 33 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
It's time to pick your travel dates for your flight from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Vancouver. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Keflavik International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from KEF to YVR sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
After locking in your flights from KEF to YVR, you'll want to find somewhere to stay in Vancouver. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring this top destination:
There are so many things to explore in this city it can be hard to work out where to begin. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should feature on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) is another international airport that services Vancouver. It might even be a cheaper or easier choice depending on your travel plans, so it's worth looking into.
Complete your Vancouver trip with hotels and a car rental
We've got more party tricks than just comparing flights. Once you've secured your cheap ticket to Vancouver International Airport, check out our car rental deals that'll give you the freedom to travel around at your own pace. Next, take a look at our exclusive rates for hotels to find your ideal Vancouver stay.