Flying from Las Vegas to Vancouver: what you need to know
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) (LAS) is Las Vegas's main airport. Explore your options for reserving a flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver taking off from here.
When flying into Vancouver, step off the plane at Vancouver International Airport (YVR) or Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base (CXH). Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is another major hub in this city.
A direct flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver takes on average 2 hours 52 minutes. Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7 — the same as Las Vegas.
The busiest route for flights from Las Vegas to Vancouver is from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR). You can select from 33 weekly services between these two airports. If you'd like to get going first thing, the earliest flight from LAS to YVR is the 06:30 Air Canada option. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 21:10 with WestJet.
To ensure you catch your flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months such as October and other peak periods. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for domestic departures will give you plenty of time for security and boarding.
You won't need a visa for Canada if you have a passport from United States and are travelling for tourism purposes. Travel documentation and visa requirements can be subject to change. So before organising your cheap flights from Las Vegas to Vancouver, check with your airline and your destination country's local consulate or embassy for up-to-date information.
Flying from Las Vegas
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS)
Take off from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport (LAS) on a nonstop flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver. From LAS, you can land directly at Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Air Canada is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Las Vegas to Vancouver leaving from LAS.
We make it a cinch to plan a flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver with a stopover. To see all the options leaving from Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, select a flight offering a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Some popular stopovers include:
Kelowna International Airport (YLW)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA)
LAS is around 19 kilometres from central Las Vegas. If you're catching a cab, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport) Airport:
Arriving in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. With your own car rental or in a cab, the drive is around 26 minutes.
Travelling by public transport takes around 33 minutes.
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver. Stay at one of these accommodation options near YVR instead:
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
As soon as your flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver has hit the runway, you can make your way to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is approximately 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can also travel using public transport, which will take about 16 minutes.
You'll find some comfortable stays ready to welcome you near CXH. Kick back after your flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver at any of these perfectly located options:
How to find the cheapest flights from Las Vegas to Vancouver
The cheapest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Las Vegas to Vancouver is RM103. For a return flight on this route, the best price is RM462. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares could change.
Get cheap tickets from Las Vegas to Vancouver by booking 9 months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for landing a bargain.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for tickets from Las Vegas to Vancouver. If you have flexibility with your dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Best time to go to Vancouver
May is the quietest month for flights from Las Vegas to Vancouver, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to visit Vancouver based on whether you like a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Las Vegas to Vancouver in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
December has average temperatures of between -1ºC and 7ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Las Vegas to Vancouver around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
More about Vancouver
After booking your flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver, think about where you'd like to stay in this city. Make one of these options your base for exploring Vancouver:
Stanley Park and Granville Island are just a couple of the big attractions to add to your Vancouver itinerary. Keep the sightseeing going at Science World.
Complete your Vancouver trip with a car rental
We use the same magic that helped you find your cheap flight from Las Vegas to Vancouver to track down incredible deals on car rentals. Search for your ride in seconds and compare your options in one place. Plus you'll find all the info you need to drive in Vancouver, from the most popular car type to the best time to book.