Travelling from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 6 hours 25 minutes.
Vancouver's timezone is UTC-7, making Vancouver three hours behind Orlando.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are tried-and-true travel tips. Be at the airport with enough time to catch your MCO to YVR flight.
You can expect longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
Travelling to Vancouver (and then seeing more of Canada!) is a snap with WestJet. This popular airline offers direct flights from Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with WestJet on this route.
With 66.67% of services arriving as planned, WestJet is the most punctual carrier offering MCO to YVR flights.
If you want to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between MCO and YVR:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Denver International Airport
Seattle-Tacoma International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Orlando International Airport (MCO) to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
At the moment, ₹ 10,744 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is ₹ 23,731. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from MCO to YVR, book your journey ten months before your departure.
The cheapest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport is September. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from MCO to YVR by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or notification through the app when a special offer becomes available.
Secure the right flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and number of stops.
Handy information about Orlando International Airport (MCO)
You'll find MCO at One Airport Boulevard.
When it comes to Orlando International Airport's on-time performance, 78.28% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
Orlando International Airport is about 32 kilometres from central Orlando. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Need a handy hotel close to MCO? If you're catching an early flight from Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport, these accommodation options will have you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Consider booking a hotel close to YVR if you're taking a late Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer:
Hit the road running by picking up a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis to explore Vancouver and beyond.
To get the best deal, reserve your ride from Vancouver International Airport about one week before you travel.
Getting from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to central Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport is approximately 14 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey of about 35 minutes.
When to fly to Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
August is the busiest month for flights from Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, go to Vancouver in May.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with the temperature ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your flights from Orlando International Airport to Vancouver International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MCO to YVR in December. Average temperatures are between -1ºC and 7ºC then.
Explore more of Canada
Vancouver has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Canada you should also see. About 32 kilometres south-east of Vancouver, a visit to Surrey will keep you on the move. Don't miss top attractions like Senator Reid Park, Port Mann Park and Morgan Creek Park.
Victoria is another favourite destination in Canada and is around 97 kilometres south of Vancouver. No trip is complete without visiting Royal BC Museum, Craigdarroch Castle and Inner Harbour.