Travelling from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Ontario (the location of Ontario International Airport) and Vancouver follow the same timezone — UTC-8.
To avoid rushing for your ONT to Vancouver flight, leave enough time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Think about adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from ONT to Vancouver. All you need to do is uncheck 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these connecting airports:
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Portland International Airport (PDX)
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
ONT is around 5 kilometres from central Ontario. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 45 minutes.
Have an early flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver? Avoid rushing to the terminal (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near ONT:
Ontario International Airport gets top marks for on-time performance. 83% of flights that take off from ONT reach their destination without delay.
ONT's address is 2900 E. Airport Drive.
How to find the cheapest flights from Ontario International Airport (ONT) to Vancouver
The lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ontario International Airport to Vancouver flight is RM503. The cheapest price for a return flight is RM1,225. Remember fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To find cheap flights from ONT to Vancouver, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver across the entire month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your travel dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from ONT to Vancouver.
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Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
The distance from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver is roughly 13 kilometres. It'll take you around 25 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It typically takes 25 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
Consider staying in a hotel near YVR if you're coming in on a late flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver. Check in to one of these accommodation options and make your first night all about rest:
Secure the lowest price by reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week in advance of your flight from ONT to Vancouver.
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH)
Vancouver Coal Harbour Seaplane Base (CXH) is roughly 2 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Following your flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver, it'll take you around 5 minutes to get to the heart of the city in a ride-share or taxi.
If you're travelling on public transport, it'll take about 10 minutes.
There are some comfortable places ready to welcome you near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your ONT to Vancouver flight at any of these perfectly located options:
Save time at the rental desk by having everything prearranged. Secure your ride from CXH in advance so you can simply pick up the keys and get on your way.
Abbotsford International Airport (YXX)
Hop off your flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver and head for your hotel or start exploring right away. The centre of Vancouver is around 72 kilometres from Abbotsford International Airport (YXX) and usually takes 1 hour 20 minutes to drive there.
Public transport will get you there in about 2 hours 30 minutes.
Enjoy an unhurried start to your trip by checking in to a hotel near YXX after your ONT to Vancouver flight. Recover from your travel day or simply take a moment to get your footing in a new city at:
If you're looking for a specific make or model, book your ride from YXX about one week before your flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver. This improves your chances of getting your preferred car, as well as a better price.
Best time to go to Vancouver
July is the most popular month for flights from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver. To skip the crowds, head to Vancouver in January.
Lock in a Ontario International Airport to Vancouver plane ticket with a departure in August to explore the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures to range from 13ºC (55ºF) to 24ºC (75ºF).
February has average temperatures of between -2ºC (28ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for a cheap ticket from ONT to Vancouver around that time if you like travelling in cooler conditions.
More about Vancouver
Once you've booked your flight from Ontario International Airport to Vancouver, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Vancouver:
There are so many things to do and see in this city it can be hard to work out where to start. Stanley Park, Stanley Park Seawall and Downtown Vancouver are major attractions which should feature on any good Vancouver itinerary.
Explore more of Canada
Kelowna is just one of the many places in Canada waiting to be explored after you've seen Vancouver. Around 274 kilometres away to the east, its best attractions include Okanagan Lake, The View Winery and Vineyard and Waterfront Park.
If you're looking to explore another corner of Canada, consider Kamloops, roughly 257 kilometres northeast of Vancouver. St. Paul's Cathedral, Riverside Park and Dallas-Barnhartvale Nature Park are highlights.