$133 Cheap flight deals from Winnipeg (YWG) to Victoria (YYJ)

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.

Victoria International Airport

For cheap flights to Victoria, British Columbia and other locations throughout Canada, use Orbitz.com. When flying into Victoria, you will land at Victoria International Airport, which is located at 1640 Electra Boulevard in Sidney, British Columbia. The airport is about 12 miles northwest of the city of Victoria, which lies on the southern coast of Vancouver Island. Victoria International Airport handles flights from cities across Canada and the U.S. and serves Air Canada, Alaskan Airlines, Horizon Air, Orca Airways, Island Express Air, WestJet, United Airlines, and Pacific Coastal Airlines.

Getting to Victoria From the Airport

Taxi rides from the airport to downtown Victoria cost about $56 to $61 for up to five people and takes about 30 minutes. Another option is the Akal Airport Transporter. This shuttle service costs between $13 and $21, depending on the number of passengers. BC Transit also offers local bus service from the airport to 20 locations on southern Vancouver Island, including locations in downtown Victoria. Another option is to book a car ahead of time through Orbitz.com with Hertz, Budget, Enterprise, or National Car Rental, which all have facilities at the airport.

Weather in Victoria

Victoria has the mildest weather in Canada, with rainy winters and dry, temperate summers. Temperatures range from just above freezing in winter to around 20 to 25 degrees Celsius in summer. Fall is the rainy season; visitors should be sure to pack a raincoat or umbrella.

Local Attractions in Victoria

Victoria Harbor is the scenic focus of town, and there are plenty of historic sites within walking distance of the bay. The Empress Hotel and the Parliament Buildings are popular with visitors. Many travelers also enjoy taking a whale watching cruise off the coast of Victoria, visiting Craigdarroch Castle, or enjoying the floral displays at Butchart Gardens. No matter what you plan to do during your Vancouver Island vacation, Orbitz.com has the best deals on cheap flights to Victoria and air tickets to other locations throughout the world.