How long is the flight from British Columbia to Virginia?

There are many flights that can get you from British Columbia to Virginia in 8h 02m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between British Columbia and Virginia is about 3859 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Virginia ranges from 74.0 - 148.0 mm per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 148.0 mm. November is typically the driest time to visit Virginia when rainfall is around 74.0 mm.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Virginia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 26.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 6.0 C).

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BC to VA?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from British Columbia to Virginia as you normally would.

Can I find deals for flights from British Columbia to Virginia that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on British Columbia to Virginia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from British Columbia to Virginia?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from British Columbia to Virginia.

Can I find deals for business class flights from British Columbia to Virginia?

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from British Columbia to Virginia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 September 2026.

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Deal found 24/9C$ 696

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from British Columbia to Virginia that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 27 September 2026.

Mon 19/1012:40 p.m. -

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Deal found 24/9C$ 501

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Find flight deals from British Columbia to Virginia

Round-trip from	C$ 501
One-way from	C$ 281
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	October
Average price	C$ 792

United Airlines
19/10-21/10
2 total stops
16h 15m total
British Columbia to Virginia

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Delta
10/11-31/12
2 total stops
14h 14m total
British Columbia to Virginia

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Tue 10/11

4:37 p.m.-8:51 a.m.

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Tue 10/11

9:30 a.m.-8:43 a.m.

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C$ 345

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Sat 7/11

9:35 p.m.-10:18 a.m.

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12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

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C$ 346

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Tue 6/10

10:30 a.m.-9:10 p.m.

1 stop7h 40m

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C$ 355

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Sat 10/10

10:30 a.m.-9:10 p.m.

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12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 355

VancouverRichmond

YVR Vancouver Intl - RIC Richmond Byrd Intl

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Vancouver Intl

Wed 7/10

12:40 p.m.-11:42 p.m.

1 stop8h 02m

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Wed 31/12

12:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m.

Nonstop0h 00m

C$ 355

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from British Columbia to Virginia?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from British Columbia to Virginia (average of C$ 532). Flying from British Columbia to Virginia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 944). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from British Columbia to Virginia?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

British Columbia to Virginia flights typically cost between C$ 460 and C$ 646 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 501 on United Airlines (19 Oct-21 Oct).

Reviews of airlines servicing Virginia

Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines and WestJet from British Columbia to Virginia. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

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7.4

Good

10,242 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,242 reviews

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10,242 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

WestJet

7.2

Good

3,449 reviews

United Airlines

7.4

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10,242 reviews

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1 / 20

6.0

Good

Gerry,Jan 2026

YVR - DEN

Seats were uncomfortable. Second leg of my flight on United had much more comfortable seats

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from British Columbia to Virginia?
There are many flights that can get you from British Columbia to Virginia in 8h 02m. Fly via United Airlines or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance between British Columbia and Virginia is about 3859 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.
Can I find deals for flights from British Columbia to Virginia that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on British Columbia to Virginia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from British Columbia to Virginia?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from British Columbia to Virginia.
Can I find deals for business class flights from British Columbia to Virginia?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from British Columbia to Virginia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from British Columbia to Virginia?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from British Columbia to Virginia (average of C$ 532). Flying from British Columbia to Virginia in July is currently the most expensive (average of C$ 944). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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United Airlines	CheapestC$ 452	AverageC$ 618	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
WestJet	CheapestC$ 459	AverageC$ 691	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time60%	Search WestJet flights

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British Columbia to Virginia flights typically cost between C$ 460 and C$ 646 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 501 on United Airlines (19 Oct-21 Oct).

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British Columbia to Virginia flights typically cost between C$ 460 and C$ 646 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was C$ 501 on United Airlines (19 Oct-21 Oct).