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Cheap Flights from Victoria, BC

Q: What airlines fly out of Victoria Airport YYJ?

Major carriers include Air Canada (via Air Canada Express), WestJet, and Alaska Airlines (transborder). Pacific Coastal, Central Mountain Air, and seasonal charters also operate from YYJ.

Q: Does Victoria Airport have direct international flights?

YYJ has limited US Transborder routes (Seattle, San Francisco, Los Angeles via Alaska Airlines). For flights to Europe, Asia, or Mexico, you'll typically connect through Vancouver (YVR) or Toronto (YYZ).

Q: Is it worth flying from YYJ or taking the ferry to YVR?

For Canadian domestic flights (Calgary, Toronto), YYJ flights are often competitive in both time and price. For long-haul international routes, the ferry+YVR combination typically opens up more airlines and lower fares — especially if booked in advance.

Q: How far is Victoria Airport from downtown?

YYJ is about 26 km north of downtown Victoria in the municipality of North Saanich, near Sidney. The drive takes approximately 25–30 minutes with normal traffic.

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Flying from Victoria

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the main commercial airport for Victoria and the South Vancouver Island region. It offers direct flights across Canada and transborder routes to the US. For wider international options, comparing YYJ with a ferry connection to Vancouver's YVR is often worthwhile.

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Seasonal Booking Tip

YYJ can be affected by Pacific low-pressure systems in winter causing delays. In summer, BC Ferries to Tsawwassen sees heavy traffic — flying directly from YYJ to your connection hub is often faster and similar in price.

Airports Near Victoria

YYJ

Victoria International Airport

Located in Sidney, ~26 km from downtown Victoria (~25 min drive). Serves Air Canada Express, WestJet, Pacific Coastal, and seasonal carriers.

YVR

Vancouver International Airport (via ferry)

BC Ferries Swartz Bay to Tsawwassen (~1 hr 35 min) + drive. Total: ~3–3.5 hrs. Best for international long-haul and wider route selection.

Getting to the Airport from Victoria

🚌 YYJ is ~26 km north of downtown Victoria. The No. 70 bus runs to the airport. Taxis and rideshares take ~25 min.
🚌 BC Ferries Swartz Bay (10 min from YYJ) is a convenient link to the mainland. Multiple daily sailings.
🚌 Harbour Air and Helijet offer floatplane/helicopter service from downtown Victoria Harbour to Vancouver. ~35 min. Great for last-minute or summer peak travel.
🚌 YYJ Parking: Short-term ~$5/30 min, long-term ~$18–22/day. Book in advance for busy periods.
🚌 YYJ has a small terminal — arrive 90 min before domestic flights, 2 hrs for US Transborder.

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