Flights to Saanich
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Saanich is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 12 km (7 mi) from the centre, with a longest runway of 7,000 ft, which limits it to short and medium-haul aircraft. The alternatives are Vancouver International Airport (YVR, 73 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 26 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 38 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 67 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 67 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 12 km (7 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 73 km (45 mi) | 11,500 ft | 14 ft |
| Friday Harbor Airport (regional) | FRD | 26 km (16 mi) | 3,402 ft | 113 ft |
| Orcas Island Airport (regional) | ESD | 38 km (24 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 67 km (42 mi) | 6,602 ft | 92 ft |
Runway length is a practical tell: at 7,000 ft, YYJ handles short and medium-haul aircraft, so a long-haul trip will connect somewhere else first. The airport sits at 63 ft; that is low enough that altitude never restricts departures.
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Routes to and from Saanich
Straight-line distance and an estimated block time for the city pairs people search for most. Each opens a page with both ends’ airports, the time-zone shift and what changes on arrival.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saanich to Calgary | Canada | 721 km (448 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Saanich to Edmonton | Canada | 886 km (551 mi) | about 1 h 53 min |
| Saanich to San Jose | United States | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Saanich to San Francisco | United States | 1,201 km (746 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Saanich to Portland | United States | 341 km (212 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Saanich to Fresno | United States | 1,344 km (835 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Saanich to Sacramento | United States | 1,119 km (695 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Saanich to Oakland | United States | 1,198 km (744 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Saanich to Stockton | United States | 1,190 km (739 mi) | about 2 h 17 min |
| Saanich to Saskatoon | Canada | 1,247 km (775 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Saanich to Reno | United States | 1,042 km (648 mi) | about 2 h 5 min |
| Saanich to Tri-Cities | United States | 405 km (252 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Saanich to Boise | United States | 778 km (484 mi) | about 1 h 45 min |
| Saanich to Fremont | United States | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Saanich to Spokane | United States | 452 km (281 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Saanich to Regina | Canada | 1,367 km (849 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Saanich to Tacoma | United States | 160 km (99 mi) | about 57 min |
| Saanich to Salt Lake City | United States | 1,252 km (778 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Saanich to Modesto | United States | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Saanich to Vancouver | United States | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Saanich to Santa Rosa | United States | 1,125 km (699 mi) | about 2 h 12 min |
| Saanich to Eugene | United States | 501 km (311 mi) | about 1 h 24 min |
| Saanich to Beijing | China | 8,561 km (5,319 mi) | about 11 h 44 min |
| Saanich to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,692 km (6,022 mi) | about 13 h 11 min |
| Saanich to Tianjin | China | 8,590 km (5,338 mi) | about 11 h 46 min |
| Saanich to Moscow | Russia | 8,283 km (5,147 mi) | about 11 h 22 min |
| Saanich to Seoul | South Korea | 8,196 km (5,093 mi) | about 11 h 15 min |
| Saanich to Harbin | China | 7,531 km (4,679 mi) | about 10 h 24 min |
| Saanich to Tokyo | Japan | 7,577 km (4,708 mi) | about 10 h 28 min |
| Saanich to Weifang | China | 8,707 km (5,410 mi) | about 11 h 55 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
Common questions
Which airport should I fly into for Saanich?
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the closest large airport at 12 km (7 mi). The others, YVR, FRD, ESD, BLI, YCD, are further out and worth it only when the fare or the airline makes them so.
How far is YYJ from Saanich city centre?
12 km (7 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Saanich on this site?
Very soon: our airline partner is switching live fares on for this site. Hotels can be booked now.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.