Travelling from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
6 hours 16 minutes is the average duration of a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Vancouver is 3 hours behind New York and is in the UTC-7 timezone.
Each week, there are 6 flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you prefer to take off as early as possible, pick the 17:36 JetBlue Airways flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before you fly, the last departure from JFK to YVR is 22:30 with JetBlue Airways.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months like July and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.
If you'd like to break up your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, consider adding a stopover. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to find a destination that interests you. The top stopovers on the JFK - YVR route include:
Pearson International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport
To find out if you need a visa to enter Canada, contact your carrier and the local consulate or embassy. They'll have all the necessary information, including additional documents you may need after booking your cheap ticket from JFK to YVR.
How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is P5,248. For a return flight on this route, the best price is P15,152. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.
Get cheap tickets from JFK to YVR by booking 6 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding a bargain.
Organise your trip for February. That's the cheapest month for tickets from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across each month.
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Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Located around 48 kilometres from central New York, John F. Kennedy International Airport can be reached in about 48 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The same journey by public transport takes roughly 1 hour and 20 minutes.
Looking for a handy hotel near JFK? If you've booked an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're arriving on a late flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. Reserve one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
From Vancouver International Airport, Vancouver is approximately 14 kilometres away. It takes around 26 minutes to reach the centre driving.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of around 33 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The quietest month for a flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is May, while August is the busiest. Pick the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Vancouver International Airport for August if you want to visit Vancouver during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 13 ºC and 24 ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1 ºC and 7 ºC then.
More about Vancouver
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Vancouver right here. Check out these hotels after you've booked your flight from JFK to YVR:
There are so many things to see and do in this city it can be hard to know where to start. Stanley Park, Granville Island and Science World are major attractions which should feature on any well-planned Vancouver itinerary.
There's more than one way to get to and from Vancouver. Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH) is another choice. Explore the flight deals and timetables available from this international airport.
Complete your Vancouver trip with hotels and a car rental
You've got your cheap ticket to Vancouver International Airport — now it's time to find somewhere to stay, and perhaps even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Vancouver.