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Cheap Victoria Flights from the US

Top routes with lowest fares found in the last 48 hours. Prices shown are round-trip per person including taxes.

YVR → YYJ

Vancouver → Victoria
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round-trip · Air Canada/WestJet nonstop

SEA → YYJ

Seattle → Victoria
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round-trip · Alaska/United nonstop

YYC → YYJ

Calgary → Victoria
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round-trip · Air Canada/WestJet nonstop

LAX → YYJ

Los Angeles → Victoria
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round-trip · via YVR

SFO → YYJ

San Francisco → Victoria
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round-trip · Alaska nonstop or via YVR

ORD → YYJ

Chicago → Victoria
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round-trip · via YVR or YYC

* Price Disclaimer: Fares shown are the lowest round-trip economy class prices found in the last 48 hours, per person, and include all taxes and carrier-imposed fees. Prices are subject to availability and may change without notice. Seats at advertised fares are limited. Additional baggage fees, seat selection charges, and other optional extras are not included. Fares are valid for the specific dates and routes shown. Prices displayed in USD. Final fare is confirmed at time of booking.

Airlines with Flights to Victoria (YYJ)

Compare carriers and hub connections for flights from the US to Victoria.

AirlineHub / ConnectionKey US RoutesApprox. Travel TimeCode
Air CanadaVancouver (YVR) / Calgary (YYC)YVR, YYC, YYZ (nonstop); US via YVR connections25 min from YVRAC
WestJetVancouver (YVR) / Calgary (YYC)YVR, YYC (nonstop)25 min from YVRWS
Alaska AirlinesSeattle (SEA)SEA (nonstop ~45 min); LAX, SFO (nonstop seasonal)45 min from SEAAS
Pacific Coastal AirlinesVancouver (YVR)YVR, various BC regional25 min from YVR8P
Harbour Air SeaplanesVancouver HarbourYVR Harbour → Victoria Harbour (floatplane)~35 min scenicH3

 

Why Fly to Victoria, Canada (British Columbia)?

Victoria International Airport (YYJ) connects to Vancouver, Calgary, Toronto, and Seattle with Air Canada and WestJet. Alternatively, Victoria is famously accessible by BC Ferries from Vancouver (Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay, 95 minutes, one of BC’s great scenic journeys) or by Washington State Ferries from Anacortes. The Harbour Air floatplane from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour (35 minutes, one of the world’s most spectacular short flights) is Victoria’s most atmospheric arrival option.

Butchart Gardens
Butchart Gardens — a 55-acre masterpiece of horticultural design created by Jennie Butchart in an exhausted limestone quarry from 1904 — contains the Sunken Garden, the Rose Garden, the Japanese Garden, and extraordinary seasonal displays including the Saturday night fireworks (summer) and Christmas illuminations. One of Canada’s most visited attractions with 1 million visitors annually.
Whale Watching — Orcas & Humpbacks
Victoria’s whale watching is among the world’s most accessible and most productive — the resident and transient orca pods of the Salish Sea, the humpback whales feeding in the Strait of Juan de Fuca, and the Steller sea lions of Race Rocks are observable from zodiac or covered vessel tours departing from the Inner Harbour year-round.
Inner Harbour & Parliament Buildings
Victoria’s Inner Harbour — where floatplanes land between whale-watching vessels and double-decker tour buses, the illuminated provincial Parliament Buildings (10,000 light bulbs at night) reflected in the water, and the Fairmont Empress hotel’s château-style towers completing the view — is Canada’s most photogenic harbour scene.
Afternoon Tea at the Empress
Afternoon tea at the Fairmont Empress hotel — served since 1908, with finger sandwiches, scones with Devonshire cream, and house-blend Empress tea in the restored Bengal Lounge — is one of Canada’s most celebrated dining traditions, taken more seriously in Victoria than almost anywhere in the UK itself.
Cycling & Gulf Islands
Victoria’s cycling infrastructure is Canada’s finest — the Galloping Goose Trail (55km to Sooke), the Lochside Trail (29km to the ferry terminal), and the 30km Seaside Touring Route connect the city’s parks, beaches, and harbour. The Gulf Islands (Salt Spring, Galiano, Pender) are accessible by BC Ferries for extraordinary cycling and kayaking day trips or overnight stays.

Victoria Airport (YYJ) — Quick Facts

IATA Code

YYJ
 

ICAO Code

CYYJ
Distance to City

~26 km north of Victoria city center

Bus to Center
~45 min (BC Transit #70)
Taxi to Center

~30 min (C$45–60)

Terminals
1 Terminal
Nearest Alt. Hub
Vancouver YVR (~35 min by floatplane / 1.5h by ferry + bus), Seattle SEA (~3h by ferry)
Currency

Canadian Dollar (CAD)

Time Zone
PST/PDT (UTC−8/−7)
Insider Tips

How to Find the Cheapest Victoria Airfare

Practical strategies to reduce the cost of your Victoria airline tickets from the USA.

Book 6–8 Weeks Ahead

Victoria airfare from the US tends to be lowest when booked 6–8 weeks before departure. Last-minute prices spike significantly.

Fly Mid-Week (Tue–Wed)

Tuesday and Wednesday departures to Victoria are consistently 10–20% cheaper than Friday or Sunday flights.

Harbour Air Floatplane — Most Atmospheric Arrival

Harbour Air operates floatplane service from Vancouver Harbour (downtown) directly to Victoria’s Inner Harbour in just 35 minutes — one of the world’s most spectacular short flights, with extraordinary views of the Gulf Islands, Mount Baker, and the Olympic Peninsula. At approximately C$120 one-way, it’s dramatically more scenic than the ferry and comparable in price once you factor in ferry time and ground transport.

BC Ferries — Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay Is a Scenic Journey

The BC Ferries crossing from Tsawwassen (south of Vancouver) to Swartz Bay (north of Victoria) takes 95 minutes and passes through the Gulf Islands’ extraordinary scenery — a genuinely beautiful voyage. Combined with a rental car or cycling from Swartz Bay to downtown Victoria (30 km, mostly flat), the ferry is a wonderful alternative to flying for travelers coming from Vancouver.

Use Miles & Points

Frequent flyer miles can significantly reduce Victoria airline ticket costs. Check partner award availability to YYJ.

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Flights to Victoria from US — Top Questions

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Victoria is served by YYJ Airport (IATA: YYJ, ICAO: CYYJ), located ~26 km north of Victoria city center. Vancouver YVR (~35 min by floatplane / 1.5h by ferry + bus), Seattle SEA (~3h by ferry) is the nearest alternative hub.

Top airlines include Air Canada, WestJet, Alaska Airlines. Check for nonstop and one-stop options from your US departure city.

Shoulder seasons offer the best Victoria airfare. Mid-week departures (Tuesday–Wednesday) are typically 10–20% cheaper than weekend flights.

Flight times to Victoria (YYJ) from the US range from under 1 hour for nearby gateway cities to 6+ hours from more distant US hubs, depending on your departure city and routing.

Victoria Airport (YYJ) is located ~26 km north of Victoria city center. Bus takes approximately ~45 min (BC Transit #70), while a taxi takes around ~30 min (C$45–60).

Flights to Victoria from the US — Your Complete Guide

Economy round-trip fares to Victoria (YYJ) typically range $249–$550 round-trip. Compare all airlines for your dates and lock in the best Victoria airfare. No booking fees — ever.

Everything to Know About Cheap Flights to Victoria

Flights to Victoria from USA

Victoria is the capital of British Columbia and Canada’s most English city — a compact, walkable city of Victorian architecture, Inner Harbour float planes and whale-watching boats, the extraordinary Butchart Gardens (a 55-acre sunken garden in an exhausted limestone quarry), and a café culture of English afternoon teas that are, paradoxically, taken more seriously here than in most of England. The mildest climate in Canada (palm trees grow year-round), extraordinary cycling infrastructure, and proximity to the Gulf Islands and Olympic Peninsula make Victoria one of Canada’s most beloved destinations. Use AirlineTickets.services to find the lowest cheap flights to Victoria from your US departure city.

Victoria Airfare: Budget Tips

Victoria airfare from the USA typically ranges $249–$550 round-trip in economy. Use flexible date search and fare alerts to secure the best deal on Victoria airline tickets.

 

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