Cheap flights from Zürich to Vancouver from £417

Cheap flights from Zürich to Vancouver from £417

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Mon, May 25
Zürich ZRHVancouver YVR
£417
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Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHVancouver YVR
£442
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Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHVancouver YVR
£462
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Wed, May 27
Zürich ZRHVancouver YVR
£468
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Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHVancouver YVR
£473
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Tue, May 26
Zürich ZRHVancouver YVR
£491
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Thu, May 28 – Tue, Jun 2
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Sat, May 30 – Thu, Jun 4
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How much do flights to Vancouver cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£417

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£863

Cheapest round-trip

£574

Average round-trip

£774

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Vancouver airport to the city center

Fastest option: Canada Line SkyTrain. Budget travelers often choose public transit or shared shuttles.

Vancouver is served by Vancouver International Airport (YVR), located 15 km south of downtown Vancouver. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via the Canada Line rapid transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and shuttle buses. The Canada Line provides a direct connection to downtown in approximately 25 minutes, making it one of the most efficient airport transit systems in North America. Journey times and costs vary depending on your final destination and time of travel.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

25-30 min

includes $5 YVR AddFare; varies by zone

every 6–8 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most reliable

20-40 min

flat rate to downtown Vancouver zones

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

20-40 min

surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based booking

45-90 min

varies by destination

scheduled departures (traffic dependent)

Whistler and regional destinations

20-40 min

pre-booked sedan or SUV

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

business travelers and groups

20-45 min

per day; varies by vehicle type

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in CAD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • The Canada Line charges a $5 YVR AddFare on top of regular transit fares when departing from the airport.
  • Taxis operate on flat-rate zones to downtown Vancouver; confirm the rate before departure.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located on Level 2 of the domestic terminal parkade.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Vancouver

Depart from
Zürich Airport
Arrive to
Vancouver International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
8316 km
Worth visiting
Grouse Mountain - Lulu Island - Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver, BC

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Zürich to Vancouver in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 11.05Tue 12.05Wed 13.05Thu 14.05Fri 15.05Sat 16.05Sun 17.05
Swiss International Air Lines
11---1------1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 18.05Tue 19.05Wed 20.05Thu 21.05Fri 22.05Sat 23.05Sun 24.05
Swiss International Air Lines
11---1------1
Weekly flights: 4 totalDaily flights: 0.57 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
Swiss International Air Lines
1111---11
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
Swiss International Air Lines
1111---11
Weekly flights: 6 totalDaily flights: 0.86 averageMost flights: Monday 1 flights

Check-in for a flight from Zürich to Vancouver

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
WestJetWJAWSNo
easyJetEZYU2Yes
Swiss International Air LinesSWRLXNo
CondorCFGDENo
Flair AirlinesFLEF8Yes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Vancouver

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January6°C2°C
February6°C2°C
March8°C3°C
April11°C6°C
May16°C9°C
June18°C11°C
July21°C14°C
August22°C14°C
September18°C12°C
October13°C8°C
November8°C4°C
December5°C2°C
Hottest Month
22°C
August
Coldest month
2°C
February
Sunny days
235
days per year
Snow days
6
days per year

14 day forecast

Saturday
9 May
21°C9°C
16 May
14°C8°C
Sunday
10 May
87%
16°C10°C
17 May
82%
13°C9°C
Monday
11 May
17°C10°C
18 May
14°C10°C
Tuesday
12 May
20°C12°C
19 May
15°C10°C
Wednesday
13 May
21°C14°C
20 May
86%
15°C10°C
Thursday
14 May
19°C12°C
21 May
14°C9°C
Friday
15 May
85%
15°C10°C
22 May
17°C10°C
Book your trip to arrive at Vancouver International, or Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre. The distance between Zürich and Vancouver is 8316 km. The most popular airlines for this route are WestJet, easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines, Condor, and Flair Airlines. Zürich and Vancouver have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Vancouver, consider visiting Grouse Mountain, Lulu Island, and Museum of Anthropology, Vancouver, BC.

Frequently asked questions

What is the flight distance between Zürich and Vancouver?
The flight distance between Zürich and Vancouver is 8316 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Zürich and Vancouver?
Several carriers operate flights between Zürich and Vancouver. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Swiss International Air Lines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Zürich?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Zürich and London, Manchester, Edinburgh, Barcelona, Bristol, Birmingham, Madrid, Aberdeen, Tel Aviv, Istanbul, Belgrade, Lisbon, Pristina, Warsaw, Dublin, Glasgow, Berlin, Bangkok, Madeira Islands, Antalya.
What are the most popular routes to and from Vancouver?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Vancouver and Toronto, London, Calgary, Edmonton, Los Angeles, Kelowna, Montreal, Winnipeg, Ottawa, Phoenix, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Prince George, Palm Springs, Mexico City, Saskatoon, San Francisco, Halifax, Edinburgh, Honolulu.
What airports are near Zürich?
The main airport in Zürich is Zürich Airport. It is also served by Milan–Malpensa, Milan Bergamo International Airport, Zürich Airport, Geneva, Stuttgart, EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg, Linate, Memmingen, Karlsruhe/Baden-Baden, Strasbourg.
What airports are near Vancouver?
The main airport in Vancouver is Vancouver International. It is also served by Seattle–Tacoma International, Victoria International, Bellingham International, Abbotsford International, CFB Comox, Boeing Field, Nanaimo, Campbell River, Kenmore Air Harbor Seaplane Base, Victoria Inner Harbour SPB.
Which airlines fly between Zürich and Vancouver?
Currently, you can fly between Zürich and Vancouver with WestJet, easyJet, Swiss International Air Lines, Condor, Flair Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Zürich and Vancouver?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Zürich and Vancouver, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between Zürich and Vancouver?
Traveling between Zürich and Vancouver, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
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