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Weekend getaways from Vancouver

All cheap flights from Vancouver

A weekend trip from Vancouver doesn't have to break the bank or eat up half your Saturday in transit. All 26 destinations listed here are under 3 hours away — average flight time is around 1.6 hours. The cheapest fare to Victoria is currently €25. Book at least 3-4 weeks out to lock in the best prices.

Booking weekend flights from Vancouver typically works best 4-6 weeks in advance. This window balances price - before fares spike as the departure date approaches - and seat availability, before popular Friday-evening slots fill. Last-minute deals under 14 days do appear on routes where airlines need to fill remaining seats, but they are unpredictable and not worth planning around.

The departure time matters almost as much as the fare. A Friday-evening flight gets you to your destination by 20:00-22:00 depending on the route, leaving Saturday and Sunday fully free. Saturday-morning departures are often cheaper than popular Friday-evening slots, although they cost you part of the first day at the destination. Travellers who can work remotely or take Monday morning off should also compare a Monday return - it may be cheaper than flying back during the busy Sunday-evening period.

Direct flights are the right call for any weekend break. A single connection adds 2-4 hours each way to a trip that is already only 48-60 hours long - and the risk of a missed connection is not worth the saving on a trip this short. Direct-flight options are identified in the results table, making it easier to compare travel time alongside price.

Best weekend getaways from Vancouver right now

Looking for a quick weekend escape from Vancouver? These destinations combine short flight times, current low fares, and enough flexibility for a two- or three-day trip. The cheapest option in this list is Victoria from €25.

  1. Victoria

    Canada - 0h 35m - Direct

    from €25

  2. Edmonton

    Canada - 1h 40m - Direct

    from €32

  3. Nanaimo

    Canada - 0h 20m - Direct

    from €43

  4. Calgary

    Canada - 1h 30m - Direct

    from €50

  5. Kelowna

    Canada - 0h 50m - Direct

    from €64

Why these destinations?

  • - Short flight time from the origin airport
  • - Low current fares compared with nearby destinations
  • - Practical for a 2-3 day city break or short escape

5 of 5 top options have direct flights available - no connections needed for your weekend.

Booking tip: Saturday-morning departure + Monday-morning return is typically 20-30% cheaper than the popular Friday-evening out, Sunday-evening back pattern.

Prices refresh every 48-72 hours.

Cheapest destinations from Vancouver

  1. VictoriaCanada
    4N0h 35mDirect
    from €25
  2. EdmontonCanada
    WS1h 40mDirect
    from €32
  3. NanaimoCanada
    YB0h 20mDirect
    from €43
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  4. CalgaryCanada
    F81h 30mDirect
    from €50
  5. KelownaCanada
    4N0h 50mDirect
    from €64
  6. ComoxCanada
    WS0h 45mDirect
    from €81
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  7. Los AngelesUnited States
    F83hDirect
    from €89
  8. Fort St JohnCanada
    AC1h 49mDirect
    from €91
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  9. CastlegarCanada
    AC1h 8mDirect
    from €97
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  10. KamloopsCanada
    AC0h 52mDirect
    from €103
  11. SmithersCanada
    AC1h 39mDirect
    from €119
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  12. Prince GeorgeCanada
    9M2h 20m1 stop
    from €126
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  13. SaskatoonCanada
    WS2h 5mDirect
    from €129
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  14. QuesnelCanada
    9M1h 20mDirect
    from €131
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  15. PentictonCanada
    8P0h 55mDirect
    from €137
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  16. WhitehorseCanada
    AC2h 33mDirect
    from €143
  17. Williams LakeCanada
    9M2h 10mDirect
    from €143
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  18. Campbell RiverCanada
    8P0h 46mDirect
    from €146
  19. PortlandUnited States
    AC1h 16mDirect
    from €153
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  20. YellowknifeCanada
    AC2h 34mDirect
    from €154
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  21. SeattleUnited States
    AC1h 7mDirect
    from €154
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  22. CranbrookCanada
    WS2h 35m1 stop
    from €193
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  23. TerraceCanada
    WS1h 50mDirect
    from €201
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  24. Port HardyCanada
    8P1h 15mDirect
    from €218
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  25. Prince RupertCanada
    AC1h 50mDirect
    from €338
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  26. Sun ValleyUnited States
    AS2h 43m1 stop
    from €440
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Frequently asked questions

What's a good weekend trip from Vancouver?
Right now the cheapest weekend-ready fare from Vancouver is €25 to Victoria, about 1 hours each way. That leaves plenty of time for two full days at your destination even on a Friday-to-Sunday schedule. See the full list above for all 26 options under 3 hours, covering 2 countries.
How many direct flights from Vancouver work for a weekend?
23 of the short-haul destinations from Vancouver currently have direct fares available. Direct is almost always the right call for a 2-night break — you land fresher, skip the connection stress, and save time on both ends of the trip. If a direct option is even €20 more than a connecting flight, it's usually worth it for a trip this short.
When should I book a weekend flight from Vancouver?
4-6 weeks ahead usually gets you the best combination of price and seat availability. Friday-evening departures and Sunday-evening returns are the most popular slots, so they tend to cost more. Comparing a Saturday-morning departure or a Monday return can uncover lower fares on the same routes. Last-minute deals do appear (within 14 days), but availability and price are unpredictable at that stage.
What counts as "short-haul" from Vancouver?
We filter to flights under 3 hours one-way. That threshold is based on a practical test: a 3-hour flight allows you to leave Vancouver on a Friday evening after work and arrive in time for dinner at your destination — leaving the full Saturday and Sunday free. Flights longer than 3 hours start to eat meaningfully into a 2-night break.