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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from London to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 2:15 pm and lands at 12:03 am
• Latest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 3:48 am.

The flight takes about 9h 48m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from London to Vancouver Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class

A nonstop flight from London to Vancouver Intl Airport takes 9h 48m, covering 4,713 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from London to Vancouver Intl Airport range from $852 to $1,185, with an average of $1,012 over the past 12 months. Anything below $852 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 4% above the $1,012 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $741 round-trip via Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG), compared to $1,044 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $60–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on London to Vancouver Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 50%, morning flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Air Canada is the only airline on the London to Vancouver Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from London to Vancouver Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $883, which is 35% above the typical average for this route.

Vancouver Intl Airport (YVR) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $2 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Routes Car & Truck Rentals
• Avis
• Alamo
• Thrifty
• Hertz

Flights from London to Vancouver Intl Airport may depart from several airports in London area, including London City (LCY), London Gatwick (LGW), London Heathrow (LHR), London Luton (LTN), London Southend (SEN) and London Stansted (STN). Flights usually arrive at Vancouver Intl (YVR).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the London to Vancouver Intl Airport route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 06m.

One-stop flights from London to Vancouver Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Calgary (YYC) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Reykjavik Keflavik Intl (KEF) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Frankfurt am Main (FRA) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Toronto Pearson Intl (YYZ) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from London to Vancouver Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $978 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $1,061, a difference of $83.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between London and Vancouver Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• British Airways
• Air Canada

Flying via Calgary (YYC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 43m, compared with 13h 15m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 13h 31m via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA).

Vancouver Intl Airport is 8 hours behind London (Pacific Time vs British Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Vancouver Intl Airport are BC Place Vancouver, Vancouver Convention Centre and Rogers Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Vancouver Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating London to Vancouver Intl Airport flights:

• Air Canada: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• British Airways: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Lufthansa: offers extra legroom
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Air Canada: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• British Airways: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Lufthansa: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

There is a variety of food options both before and after the security checkpoint of the International Terminal. Tim Horton’s (Level 2) and Wendy’s (Level 3) are fast food options located before security in the International Terminal while Famous Famiglia and Hanami Express are located after security near Gate D67.

Yes, there is the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel which is a soundproofed, luxury accommodation located in the International Terminal, Floor 3 before security. The Hotel offers conference centre facilities as well as full-service spa, health club and indoor pool with 24-hour room service and rooms which offer stunning mountain and Pacific Ocean views.

While it does not host hub services for many of the major air carriers, Air Canada the national airline maintains a hub there as well as Pacific Coastal Airlines which operates charter flights from Vancouver across the region. Westjet Airlines Limited also operates there and is the second largest Canadian carrier.

The fastest method of transportation to downtown Vancouver from Vancouver International Airport using public transportation is the Canada Line YVR Airport Skytrain which can complete the 15-kilometre journey in about 30 minutes. Otherwise, a taxi or car rental can complete the journey much faster, depending on weather and traffic conditions.