Vancouver to Smithers Flights

Vancouver International Airport

Orbitz.com can help you find low-cost flights from Vancouver for your next trip. Vancouver International Airport is located on Sea Island in Richmond, British Columbia, Canada, about seven miles away from downtown Vancouver. It is the second-busiest airport in Canada and provides domestic and international service to destinations around the world. Over 40 airlines, including United and British Airways, are housed in its three terminals.

Airport Parking Information

The Vancouver International Airport offers short-term, economy and long-term parking. You can expect to pay $9.50 per hour for short-term parking, with a $32 maximum per day. The economy lot is $9.50 per hour, with a $23 daily maximum. Long-term parking is $15.75 per day and $102 weekly. You can receive a discount on your parking by paying at the self-serve kiosks located in the terminal.

Ground Transportation Information

There is access to the Canada Line, a rapid transit rail link, from both terminals. Metered taxis are available, and you can expect to pay about $30 for transport to downtown Vancouver. Not only can Orbitz.com help you find discount air travel, but it can also help you plan your ground transportation.

Vancouver Airport Restaurants

There are restaurants, bars, fast food places, fine dining and coffee bars available if you would like to get a bite to eat before your flight. Each terminal has a different selection of restaurants, including Monk's Grill, Euro Cafe, Pizza Hut and Subway. There are even meals that are packaged so that you can take them on your flight with you. Vancouver International Airport also has a variety of shops and stores, where you can buy anything from newspapers to chocolates. Keep checking Orbitz.com for sales on flights from Vancouver for your next trip.

Flights to Smithers

Those looking for flights to Smithers, BC, can find flight information and reserve tickets using Orbitz.com. Smithers is a small town, with a population of just over 5,000. The Smithers Regional Airport provides the air services for the city and the surrounding region from its location just 2.3 miles north of the city. There are several airlines operating out of Smithers Regional Airport, including Air Canada, Central Mountain Air, Hawk Air and NT Air.

Transportation from the Airport

Rental car services are available for transportation from the airport to town. Companies providing vehicles include Dollar Rent a Car, National Car & Truck, Thrifty Car Rental and Frontier Truck Rentals. Airport limos are also available to make the trip from the airport to the town's center.

The Weather in Smithers

Smithers has a seasonal climate, with mild summers and cold winters. Summer highs in the warmest months between June and August only rise as high as the mid-60s to low 70s, with lows dropping into the 40s. During the winter season between November and February, high temperatures reach the 20s or 30s, with lows falling into the teens or single digits. A light jacket may be necessary for summers, especially during the nighttime, and winters will require heavy cold-weather gear.

Things to Do in Smithers

Because Smithers is an alpine town in the middle of beautiful wilderness areas, visitors to the region often take advantage of the many adventure travel services available. These services include glacier helicopter tours, guided fishing trips, skiing, whitewater rafting and trail riding. Flights to Smithers are regularly available, with bargain prices on tickets found by using Orbitz.com to make flight reservations.