Travelling from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Auckland Airport (AKL): what you need to know
Around 14 hours is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport.
Auckland's timezone is UTC+13, making Auckland 20 hours ahead of Vancouver.
Each week, there are ten Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport flights. To get going early, opt for the 18:30 Air New Zealand flight. If you'd rather make the most of your day before flying, the last flight is at 23:45 with Air Canada.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules to live by. Get to the airport on time to catch your YVR to AKL flight.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for international flights whenever you're travelling during peak periods in general.
Air Canada offers direct flights from Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport. Book with this popular carrier, then get ready to discover the sights in Auckland — and maybe even more of New Zealand if time allows.
Most passengers choose to travel with Air Canada on this route.
Air New Zealand is the most punctual carrier that operates YVR to AKL flights. A reliable 90.91% of its departures on this route land as scheduled.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver International Airport (YVR) to Auckland Airport (AKL)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport flight is ₹ 43,943. A round-trip ticket right now is ₹ 79,610. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To score cheap tickets from YVR to AKL, book in advance. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
The cheapest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport is November. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
71.77% of flights taking off from Vancouver International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Vancouver International Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're ride-sharing, catching a cab or driving from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Need a handy hotel near YVR? If you're catching an early flight from Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Auckland Airport (AKL)
If you're coming in on a late Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of being near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be resting soon after at one of these options near AKL:
Begin your adventure by picking up an Auckland Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Yes rentals or Bargain Rental Cars and explore beyond Auckland's usual tourist stops.
To secure the lowest price, reserve your ride from Auckland Airport about four weeks before you set off.
Getting from Auckland Airport (AKL) to central Auckland
Auckland Airport to central Auckland has a drive time of around 30 minutes. It's approximately 27 kilometres away.
Getting to the centre on public transport takes around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Auckland Airport (AKL)
July is the busiest month for flights from Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Auckland in April.
The warmest month in Auckland is February, with the temperature ranging between 15ºC and 24ºC. Lock in your flights from Vancouver International Airport to Auckland Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from YVR to AKL in July. Average temperatures are between 9ºC and 14ºC then.
Explore more of New Zealand
Wellington is just one of the many places in New Zealand waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Auckland. Around 499 kilometres away to the south, its best attractions include Museum of New Zealand (Te Papa Tongarewa), Weta Workshop and Wellington Cable Car.
Around 18 kilometres south-east of Auckland, Manukau City is another essential stop in New Zealand. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Japanese park, C3 Manukau and King of Kings Church.
