- Must visit
Museum of Anthropology at UBC
A leading anthropology museum with Indigenous masterworks and Pacific collections, set in a dramatic Arthur Erickson building at UBC.
Flights from Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC depart on average 52 times per day, taking around 2h 39m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at CHF37 if you book in advance.
There are 15 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:05, the last at 23:25. The fastest flight covers the 510 miles (822 km) distance in 1h 34m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 510 miles (822 km) |
Average flight duration 2h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF37 |
Flights per day 52 |
Direct flights 15 |
Fastest flight 1h 34m |
First flight 12:05 AM |
Last flight 11:25 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Oct - Dec |
Busiest Day Tue |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 1 day |
Cheapest price on Sep 17
CHF74
Average ticket price on Sep 17
CHF456
Fastest journey on Sep 17
1 h 35 m
Average journey duration on Sep 17
1 h 38 m
Flights on Sep 17
53
Distance
822 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC will cost around CHF456 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF74.
On Thu, Sep 17, we found 53 flights from Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC, including 17 direct services.
On Thu, Sep 17 the direct flights cover the 822 km distance in an average of 1 h 38 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 1 h 35 m .
On Thu, Sep 17 the longest flights will take 1 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
F8825
F8821
F8823
AC233
AC251
F8703
F8707
AC245
WS317
WS315Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of CHF161 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 39m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF161, while a flight costs an average of CHF419.
Distance: 510 miles (822 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
CHF419 Average price | CHF238 Average price | CHF161 Average price Cheapest | CHF152 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
4h 39m Average total duration Fastest 2h 39m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 30m Average total duration 33h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 34m Average total duration 16h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 26m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC:
A bus is CHF77 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC costing on average CHF238.
A bus is CHF258 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC costing on average CHF419.
Other travel options to Vancouver, BC take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 4m.
Train takes on average 33h 0m.
The table below shows live departures for Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC flights for today, Wednesday, September 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
WS319 | 6:25 PM Edmonton | 1h45 | 7:10 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS533 · WS3569 | 6:40 PM Edmonton | 4h10 | 9:50 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS157 · WS135 | 6:40 PM Edmonton | 4h00 | 9:40 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
F8703 | 7:10 PM Edmonton | 1h35 | 7:45 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS155 · WS477 | 7:40 PM Edmonton | 3h45 | 10:25 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 1 transfer | |
WS321 | 9:25 PM Edmonton | 1h45 | 10:10 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC251 | 9:25 PM Edmonton | 1h43 | 10:08 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, September 17 | |||||
WS141 · WS107 | 6:10 AM Edmonton | 3h50 | 9:00 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS501 · WS3324 | 6:15 AM Edmonton | 6h00 | 11:15 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS525 · WS196 · WS115 | 6:40 AM Edmonton | 7h00 | 12:40 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS525 · WS196 · WS117 | 6:40 AM Edmonton | 8h00 | 1:40 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS525 · WS3559 | 6:40 AM Edmonton | 3h25 | 9:05 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS525 · WS3561 | 6:40 AM Edmonton | 5h45 | 11:25 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS525 · WS196 · WS113 | 6:40 AM Edmonton | 6h05 | 11:45 AM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS301 | 6:50 AM Edmonton | 1h45 | 7:35 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS143 · WS473 | 7:00 AM Edmonton | 4h00 | 10:00 AM Abbotsford International Airport | 1 transfer | |
F8707 | 7:00 AM Edmonton | 1h35 | 7:35 AM Abbotsford International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC233 | 7:00 AM Edmonton | 1h45 | 7:45 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS159 · WS473 | 7:30 AM Edmonton | 3h30 | 10:00 AM Abbotsford International Airport | 1 transfer | |
WS159 · WS109 | 7:30 AM Edmonton | 3h40 | 10:10 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS484 · WS543 | 9:05 AM Edmonton | 8h20 | 4:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3347 · WS3561 | 9:15 AM Edmonton | 3h10 | 11:25 AM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3347 · WS186 · WS123 | 9:15 AM Edmonton | 8h35 | 4:50 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS3347 · WS188 · WS121 | 9:15 AM Edmonton | 7h40 | 3:55 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS3347 · WS186 · WS121 | 9:15 AM Edmonton | 7h40 | 3:55 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS3347 · WS186 · WS119 | 9:15 AM Edmonton | 6h25 | 2:40 PM Vancouver | 2 transfers | |
WS303 | 9:40 AM Edmonton | 1h45 | 10:25 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS3402 · WS681 | 9:45 AM Edmonton | 5h25 | 2:10 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
F8823 | 10:05 AM Edmonton | 1h45 | 10:50 AM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC8133+ AC221 | 10:50 AM Edmonton | 7h07 | 4:57 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS307 | 11:50 AM Edmonton | 1h45 | 12:35 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS3303 · WS475 | 12:10 PM Edmonton | 3h45 | 2:55 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 1 transfer | |
WS305 | 12:50 PM Edmonton | 1h45 | 1:35 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS505 · WS3326 | 1:05 PM Edmonton | 5h00 | 5:05 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS505 · WS3328 | 1:05 PM Edmonton | 7h20 | 7:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS309 | 1:15 PM Edmonton | 1h45 | 2:00 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC8137+ AC221 | 2:05 PM Edmonton | 3h52 | 4:57 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
AC8137+ AC227 | 2:05 PM Edmonton | 8h08 | 9:13 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS315 | 2:50 PM Edmonton | 1h40 | 3:30 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS149 · WS3271 | 3:00 PM Edmonton | 3h35 | 5:35 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 1 transfer | |
WS149 · WS125 | 3:00 PM Edmonton | 3h40 | 5:40 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS3353 · WS3567 | 3:30 PM Edmonton | 5h10 | 7:40 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
F8821 | 3:50 PM Edmonton | 1h45 | 4:35 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC245 | 4:25 PM Edmonton | 1h39 | 5:04 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
WS151 · WS3275 | 4:30 PM Edmonton | 4h10 | 7:40 PM Abbotsford International Airport | 1 transfer | |
WS151 · WS179 | 4:30 PM Edmonton | 3h40 | 7:10 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS151 · WS139 | 4:30 PM Edmonton | 3h55 | 7:25 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
WS317 | 4:50 PM Edmonton | 1h40 | 5:30 PM Vancouver | 0 transfersDirect | |
AC8143+ AC227 | 5:30 PM Edmonton | 4h43 | 9:13 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
AC8143+ AC229 | 5:30 PM Edmonton | 5h48 | 10:18 PM Vancouver | 1 transfer | |
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Most Edmonton, AB to Vancouver, BC flights use the Edmonton to Vancouver airport pair. Use this guide to compare Edmonton, AB and Vancouver, BC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Edmonton is 5 km from Edmonton city centre. Public transport options include:
Edmonton has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants in the terminal, including fast food and sit-down options like Tim Hortons and Chili's
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the terminal.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Edmonton: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Edmonton: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Edmonton: Ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby, Reissance Edmonton Airport Hotel connected to the terminal..
Vancouver is 4 km from Vancouver city centre. Public transport options include:
Vancouver has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in both domestic and intertiol terminals, offering a variety of cuisines including fast food, Asian, and cafes. Top options include Tim Hortons and Hudson's Euro Market.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, including both domestic and intertiol terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Vancouver: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Vancouver: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Vancouver: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels are available within walking distance, including the Fairmont Vancouver Airport Hotel located inside the terminal..
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