Winnipeg to Vancouver Flights

James Armstrong Richardson International Airport in Winnipeg, MN

Twenty airlines provide international and domestic flights from the James Armstrong Richardson International Airport, which is the main airport that serves Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Cheap flights from Winnipeg that are available through Orbitz.com usually depart from this major airport.

Parking at James Armstrong Richardson Airport

There are two parking facilities at James Armstrong Richardson Airport. One is a large economy lot with lower prices for long-term parking, and the other is smaller and known as the Parkade. You can treat yourself to valet parking for an extra 25 Canadian dollars at the Parkade, where the fees are 20 Canadian dollars per day and 90 dollars per week. Weekly fees are 75 Canadian dollars and daily fees are 15 dollars at the economy lot, and the short-term parking fee at either lot is two Canadian dollars per half-hour.

Transportation to James Armstrong Richardson Airport

Winnipeg Transit operates city buses from various points in Winnipeg to the airport. Bus tickets are available from authorized vendors for 2.15 Canadian dollars, or you can pay 2.45 dollars cash on the bus itself. A private shuttle is also available from the town of Brandon for 48 Canadian dollars. Unicity is the official airport taxi service, and its rates range from 9.25 to 32 Canadian dollars depending on the distance traveled. Limousines and private shuttles are also available. Whether you choose the bargain bus or a luxury limousine, you can relax on your way to the airport knowing everything is ready for you when you book your tickets and other travel needs through Orbitz.com.

Restaurants at James Armstrong Richardson Airport

There are nine dining options at this airport, including Starbucks Coffee, T.G.I. Friday's, Tim Hortons, a local pizzeria, a bar and an Oriental fast-food restaurant. This gives you a wide choice of food and drink to enjoy before you board the flight that you selected from the cheap flights from Winnipeg that are featured on Orbitz.com.

Vancouver International Airport

Vancouver International Airport is located at 3211 Grant McConachie Way, approximately nine miles south of downtown Vancouver. Numerous airlines service the airport, including Air New Zealand, United Airlines, American Airlines and Delta Air Lines. Find cheap flights to Vancouver by using Orbitz.com. The website displays all the flights available on your travel date so that you can book the one that fits your budget.

Transportation From the Airport

Vancouver's rapid transit rail link can get you from the airport to downtown Vancouver in 26 minutes. The airport also offers a downtown shuttle service for $14. The taxicab fare from the airport to downtown ranges from $30 to $35. If you need access to a vehicle during your stay, use Orbitz.com to reserve a rental car. When you arrive in Vancouver, you'll pick up your rental car on the ground floor of the parkade, which is located just outside the airport terminal.

Weather in Vancouver

The weather in Vancouver determines the peak tourist season. Most people visit the city from June to August, when the temperatures stay in the upper 60s and low 70s. During the winter, the temperature averages 45 degrees Fahrenheit. The spring and fall are a little warmer, with temperatures generally staying in the mid-50s. If you want decent weather and good travel rates, use Orbitz.com to book your trip in April or May.

Highlights and Attractions

Area attractions include Stanley Park, which offers horse-drawn carriage tours. Both the carriage tours and harbor cruises attract tourists. Vancouver Lookout offers a great view of the city from an observation deck that sits 430 feet high. In addition to using Orbitz.com to book flights to Vancouver, you can use the site to purchase tickets to area attractions and tours.