Travelling from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Vancouver: what you need to know
Vancouver is six hours behind Ponta Delgada, where Joao Paulo II Airport is located. Vancouver follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Give yourself enough time to catch your PDL to Vancouver flight. It's generally best to arrive two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
During popular months like August, it's wise to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before domestic departures and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
We make it easy to book plane tickets from PDL to Vancouver with a stopover. To see the options, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers include:
Frankfurt Airport (FRA)
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
Pearson International Airport (YYZ)
Located around 3 kilometres from central Ponta Delgada, PDL can be reached in about 10 minutes by car. The journey on public transport will take roughly 35 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these hotels near PDL:
When it comes to Joao Paulo II Airport's on-time performance, 68.76% of flights meet their scheduled arrival time.
How to find the cheapest flights from Joao Paulo II Airport (PDL) to Vancouver
₹ 36,330 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver flight. A return ticket right now is ₹ 81,292. Depending on when and how early you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap flights from PDL to Vancouver, book early. Airlines generally offer their most competitively priced fares when tickets first go on sale.
The 'Whole month' tool will show you the cheapest tickets from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to find a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check back constantly to see if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know as soon as there's an even bigger deal on cheap flights from PDL to Vancouver.
Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with our filters. Then, sort the results for your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver by 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest.'
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're getting a cab or a ride-share, the drive takes about 25 minutes.
Travelling on public transport typically takes 35 minutes.
If you're arriving on a late flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these accommodation options near YVR:
Travel at your own pace with a Vancouver International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Thrifty or Avis and experience more of Vancouver and beyond.
Reserving your ride from Vancouver International Airport around one week before your flight from PDL to Vancouver can help you lock in the lowest rate.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
Once your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver has landed, you can get to the city centre in about 5 minutes by car. Central Vancouver is roughly 2 kilometres from Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH).
You can expect the trip to take roughly 15 minutes on public transport.
There are some comfortable places to park your luggage (and yourself) near CXH. Unwind and get cosy after your PDL to Vancouver flight at any of these well-located options:
In general, the earlier you book, the better the deals and choice of vehicles. Reserve your ride from CXH as soon as you know your dates.
Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
Abbotsford Airport (YXX) is around 64 kilometres from the centre of Vancouver. It'll take you about 1 hour to get to the city centre by ride-share or taxi once you've stepped off your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver.
If you use public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
If you don't want to make the trip to the centre, find a hotel close to YXX. Settle in at one of these options after your PDL to Vancouver flight:
Start your trip without stressing about how to arrive at your destination with an Abbotsford Airport rental car. You can book a set of wheels from trusted suppliers here like Hertz, Thrifty and Enterprise.
Plan ahead and enjoy the payoff. Book your vehicle from YXX one week before your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver to access the best rates.
Best time to go to Vancouver
Travel to Vancouver during the high season if you want a busy atmosphere, but remember that prices are generally higher. Alternatively, book flights from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver during the off-season when prices are cheaper and it's quieter.
The warmest month in Vancouver is August, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 24ºC. Book your Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver flight ticket then if you enjoy this type of weather.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from PDL to Vancouver in December when temperatures average between -1ºC and 7ºC.
More about Vancouver
Start your Vancouver trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. As soon as you've booked your flight from Joao Paulo II Airport to Vancouver, check out our range of accommodation options including:
Granville Island and Stanley Park are a couple of leading attractions to put on your Vancouver to-do list. Keep the sightseeing going at Science World.
Explore more of Canada
You've visited Vancouver, now it's time to explore other parts of Canada. Journey around 274 kilometres east to Kelowna to tick off its leading sights. From Kasugai Japanese Garden to Waterfront Park and Mary Ann Collinson Memorial Park, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.
Kamloops is another must-experience destination in Canada and is around 257 kilometres north-east of Vancouver. No journey is complete without dropping by Riverside Park, Kamloops Art Gallery and BIG Little Science Centre.
