Flying from Vancouver to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Planning your flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport (AKL) begins with finding the most convenient airport to kick off your trip. Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX) are the main departure points in Vancouver.
14 hours 1 minute is the average time for a direct flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport.
Auckland is 20 hours ahead of Vancouver. Auckland Airport is located in Auckland, which operates on the UTC+13 timezone.
The most popular route is from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Auckland Airport (AKL), with 10 direct services every week. If you want to get going as soon as possible, the earliest flight from YVR to AKL is the 18:30 Air New Zealand service. If you prefer traveling later, the final departure is at 23:45 with Air Canada.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Vancouver to AKL. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
Flying over a peak time such as August? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
You can book a direct flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport (AKL) out of Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
You'll find a direct flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport with Air Canada. This top airline operates services from YVR.
Located around 14 kilometers from central Vancouver, YVR can be reached in about 26 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport will take roughly 33 minutes.
Want an easy start to your vacation? Stay near Vancouver International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are perfect:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)
Prefer to leave from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH)? You can reserve a direct flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport (AKL) out of this hub.
Take a direct flight from Vancouver to AKL with Air New Zealand. This is one of the top carriers that operates this route out of CXH.
Visit family or friends or just take a moment to recharge with a stopover. If you'd like to break up your flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport, check out these options when heading out from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
Daniel K. Inouye International Airport (HNL)
CXH is about 2 kilometers from central Vancouver. It'll take you 5 minutes or so to get to the airport driving from the city center. Public transport takes approximately 16 minutes.
Kick off your vacation early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your flight from Vancouver to AKL, kick back in one of these hotels close to Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base:
About Auckland Airport (AKL)
Reserve a hotel close to AKL if you have a late flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport. Settle into one of these accommodation options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
From Auckland Airport, Auckland is approximately 27 kilometers away. It takes around 30 minutes to get to the center driving.
If you're traveling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour and 24 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The best price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Auckland Airport is $350. The cheapest price for a return flight is $647. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Book 2 months before you want to travel. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to secure cheap tickets from Vancouver to AKL.
You'll score the biggest savings on your tickets from Vancouver to Auckland Airport if you plan your vacation for November. Go one step further and use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest day to fly out.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Auckland Airport (AKL)
It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport. July is the busiest month for a trip to Auckland. If you want a more relaxed atmosphere, go in April.
Think about the type of weather that'll suit your plans for Auckland. The warmest month is February. Lock in your flights from Vancouver to AKL sometime then and you can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 24ºC.
July has average temperatures of between 9ºC and 14ºC. Look for cheap flights from Vancouver to Auckland Airport sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Auckland
When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Auckland right here. Check out these options as soon as you've booked your flight from Vancouver to Auckland Airport:
All great journeys should include a little sightseeing. Sky Tower, Auckland Museum Atrium and Auckland War Memorial Museum are must-visits when exploring Auckland.
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