Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport

Finding great deals on flights from Saskatoon is easy with Orbitz.com. The website lets you easily compare flights out of the Saskatoon John G. Diefenbaker International Airport, located just four miles northwest of downtown Saskatoon.

Parking at the Airport

Short-term parking is available at the airport for a rate of $1 per 30 minutes for the first two hours and $1 for each additional hour. The daily maximum rate is $12. Long-term parking is available for $84 per week.

Getting to the Airport

Several hotels offer shuttle services to the airport. You can check to see if your hotel offers shuttle service when you reserve your room on Orbitz.com or talk with someone at the hotel desk. Bus routes 40 and 23 also have stops at the airport. United Blueline Cabs Ltd. is the only taxi service authorized to use the taxi stand at the airport; you can contact the company at 306-652-2222 to inquire about rates.

Dining at the Airport

Four dining options are available at the airport while you wait for your flight. Tim Hortons offers coffee and donuts. Prairie Elevator Restaurant and Lounge offers a relaxing dining atmosphere. Crossroads Grille is a more casual atmosphere with diner-type fare. Past the security check is To Go! news~café~lounge, where you can relax while waiting for flights from Saskatoon to begin boarding. Check your departure time on your air ticket or Orbitz.com to ensure you arrive at the boarding gate with plenty of time to spare.

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.