Flights to Victoria
Which airport to land at, how far each is from the centre, and where the routes go. Live fares are booked here.
Victoria is served by 6 airports with scheduled flights within 100 km. The closest large one is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 24 km (15 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, 85 km), Friday Harbor Airport (FRD, 26 km), Orcas Island Airport (ESD, 44 km), Bellingham International Airport (BLI, 72 km), Nanaimo Airport (YCD, 79 km).
| Airport | Code | From centre | Longest runway | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Airport | YYJ | 24 km (15 mi) | 7,000 ft | 63 ft |
| Vancouver International Airport | YVR | 85 km (53 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 | 44 km (27 mi) | 2,901 ft | 31 ft |
| Bellingham International Airport (regional) | BLI | 72 km (45 mi) | 6,700 ft | 170 ft |
| Nanaimo Airport (regional) | YCD | 79 km (49 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 Victoria
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Victoria to Calgary | Canada | 726 km (451 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Victoria to Edmonton | Canada | 894 km (556 mi) | about 1 h 54 min |
| Victoria to San Jose | United States | 1,240 km (770 mi) | about 2 h 20 min |
| Victoria to San Francisco | United States | 1,188 km (738 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Victoria to Portland | United States | 328 km (204 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Victoria to Fresno | United States | 1,332 km (828 mi) | about 2 h 27 min |
| Victoria to Sacramento | United States | 1,106 km (687 mi) | about 2 h 10 min |
| Victoria to Oakland | United States | 1,185 km (737 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Victoria to Bakersfield | United States | 1,495 km (929 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Victoria to Stockton | United States | 1,177 km (731 mi) | about 2 h 16 min |
| Victoria to Saskatoon | Canada | 1,251 km (777 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Victoria to Reno | United States | 1,030 km (640 mi) | about 2 h 4 min |
| Victoria to Tri-Cities | United States | 397 km (246 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Victoria to Boise | United States | 769 km (478 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Victoria to Fremont | United States | 1,216 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Victoria to Spokane | United States | 449 km (279 mi) | about 1 h 20 min |
| Victoria to Regina | Canada | 1,369 km (851 mi) | about 2 h 30 min |
| Victoria to Salt Lake City | United States | 1,243 km (772 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Victoria to Modesto | United States | 1,216 km (755 mi) | about 2 h 19 min |
| Victoria to Vancouver | United States | 315 km (196 mi) | about 1 h 9 min |
| Victoria to Santa Rosa | United States | 1,113 km (691 mi) | about 2 h 11 min |
| Victoria to Eugene | United States | 488 km (303 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Victoria to Beijing | China | 8,571 km (5,326 mi) | about 11 h 44 min |
| Victoria to Istanbul | Turkey | 9,703 km (6,029 mi) | about 13 h 11 min |
| Victoria to Tianjin | China | 8,600 km (5,344 mi) | about 11 h 47 min |
| Victoria to Moscow | Russia | 8,295 km (5,155 mi) | about 11 h 23 min |
| Victoria to Seoul | South Korea | 8,205 km (5,098 mi) | about 11 h 16 min |
| Victoria to Harbin | China | 7,541 km (4,685 mi) | about 10 h 25 min |
| Victoria to Tokyo | Japan | 7,584 km (4,713 mi) | about 10 h 28 min |
| Victoria to Weifang | China | 8,716 km (5,416 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 Victoria?
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the closest large airport at 24 km (15 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 Victoria city centre?
24 km (15 mi) in a straight line; the road or rail distance is somewhat longer.
Can I book flights to Victoria 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.