Lowest fares from Vancouver to London
What to know before you book Vancouver to London
Air Canada and British Airways fly nonstop from Vancouver to London Heathrow in about nine and a half hours. If the nonstop fares are high, compare one-stop options through Toronto, Calgary or a European hub, and check Gatwick too. Remember that Canadians now need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before flying.
Overnight east, daytime west
Flights to London usually leave Vancouver in the afternoon or evening and land the next morning. Coming home, most flights leave London around midday and land in Vancouver the same afternoon, which makes the return much easier on jet lag.
From Heathrow into London
The Piccadilly line is the cheapest way into central London. The Elizabeth line is faster and still far cheaper than the Heathrow Express, especially if you book the Express on the day.
Check the UK ETA early
The UK ETA is applied for online or in the UK ETA app and usually comes back quickly, but apply a few days before you fly in case of delays.
Written by the Viorvo team · Updated October 2026. Airline schedules and entry rules change, so check before you book.
Vancouver to London at a glance
- Nonstop flights
- Air Canada and British Airways
- Flying time
- About 9h 05m nonstop
- Distance
- 7,578 km
- Leaving from
- Vancouver International (YVR), with Abbotsford (YXX) for some budget flights
- Arriving at
- Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN) and London City (LCY)
- Time difference
- London is about 7 hours ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
- Cheapest time
- January to March and November (outside the holidays) are usually cheapest; summer and Christmas cost the most.
- Entry for Canadians
- Canadians need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA), applied for online or in the UK ETA app, before travelling. Rules change, so confirm on the Government of Canada's travel advice page before you book.
Nonstop airlines are based on each airport's published routes (September 2026). Schedules change, so always check your dates.
Cheapest month to fly Vancouver to London
Lowest one-way fare in Canadian dollars (CAD) found in recent searches for each month. Round trips usually cost a bit less than two one-way tickets. Tap a month to search it.
Vancouver to London fares in our daily checks
We check the cheapest one-way fare from Vancouver to London every morning. We have 27 days of results so far, from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026. In Canadian dollars:
- Lowest fare we saw
- $237 one way, on Oct 26, 2026 (for travel in January 2027)
- Typical daily low
- $241 to $249: the middle half of each day's cheapest fare
- Latest check
- $251 on Nov 10, 2026
- Cheapest travel month so far
- January 2027 (median $247 over 27 days); priciest: November 2027 (median $1,089)
- Airlines selling these fares
- WestJet, Flair Airlines, Air Canada, British Airways
- Stops on the cheapest fare
- Usually 1 stop (14 of 27 days)
From Viorvo's own daily price checks (Travelpayouts fare data). These are the lowest one-way fares found in searches that day, not a quote, and they can be gone by the time you search. How we work these out.
How these figures are worked out, and what they are not: our data and method.
How to fly Vancouver to London for less
- Compare nonstop with one-stop. Nonstop on this route: Air Canada and British Airways. One-stop fares are sometimes cheaper, but check how much time they add before you choose.
- Be flexible by a few days. Use the month chart and the Viorvo price calendar to see which days are cheapest; midweek departures are often lower.
- Compare airports on both ends. Abbotsford (YXX) has budget domestic flights, and Seattle (SEA) is sometimes cheaper for long-haul trips.
- Getting to the airport in Vancouver: The Canada Line SkyTrain connects YVR to downtown in about 25 minutes.
- Arriving in London: From Heathrow, the Tube's Piccadilly line or the Elizabeth line cost far less than the Heathrow Express. Canadians need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before flying.
- Check what's included. The cheapest fares often exclude checked bags and seat selection, so compare the total price for your trip.
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Vancouver to London flights: common questions
How much is a flight from Vancouver to London?
In recent searches, round trips from Vancouver to London started at $764 and one-way fares started at $409. Fares change daily, so check the fares board above for the latest prices and dates.
Is there a direct flight from Vancouver to London?
Yes. Nonstop flights between Vancouver and London: Air Canada and British Airways. Schedules change, so the fares board above shows what's available for your dates.
How long is the flight from Vancouver to London?
A nonstop flight covers about 7,578 km and takes roughly 9h 05m. With one connection, the whole trip usually takes about 12 to 16 hours depending on the layover.
Which airlines fly nonstop from Vancouver to London?
Air Canada and British Airways fly nonstop from Vancouver (YVR) to London Heathrow (LHR), in about nine and a half hours.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Vancouver to London?
January to March and November (outside the holidays) are usually cheapest; summer and Christmas cost the most. The month chart above shows the cheapest months in recent searches.
Which airports serve London?
London is served by Heathrow (LHR), Gatwick (LGW), Stansted (STN), Luton (LTN) and London City (LCY). Comparing every airport is one of the easiest ways to find a cheaper fare.
Do Canadians need anything to fly to London?
Yes. Canadians need a UK Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) before travelling, applied for online or in the UK ETA app.
What's the time difference between Vancouver and London?
London is about 7 hours ahead of Vancouver (this can shift by an hour when clocks change).
How much have Vancouver to London fares varied in your price checks?
In 27 days of daily checks (from Oct 15, 2026 to Nov 10, 2026), the cheapest one-way fare on a typical day was between $241 and $249 and the lowest we saw was $237. January 2027 has been the cheapest travel month so far.
What's the cheapest month to fly from Vancouver to London?
See the month chart above for the cheapest month in recent searches. As a rule of thumb: January to March and November (outside the holidays) are usually cheapest; summer and Christmas cost the most.