Harbour Air
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Harbour Air suits a downtown-to-downtown trip from Vancouver to Victoria: its seaplanes take 35 minutes from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre on Coal Harbour to Victoria Harbour, and fares start at $99 one way when booked 45 days ahead. Winter shortens the flying day, and on a January 2026 weekday the last flight left at 3:30 pm.
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Services
| Service | Time | How often | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour | 35 min | Up to 24 flights a day, by Harbour Air's fare page7:45 am to 3:30 pm from Vancouver on a weekday in January 2026 | The January to September 2026 timetable flew 14 departures each way on a January weekday, and in both directions they ran from 7:45 am to 3:30 pm. |
| Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour | 20 min | Up to 7 flights a day, by Harbour Air's fare pageFirst weekday flight 7:45 am in the 2025/26 timetable | – |
| Vancouver Harbour to Whistler | 45 min | One flight each way a day in summer 202610:00 am from Vancouver; 6:00 pm from Whistler for most of the summer | 11 May to 4 October in 2026, with no winter flights listed The return left Whistler at 4:50 pm in late September 2026. |
| YVR South to Victoria Harbour | – | Up to 4 flights a day, by Harbour Air's fare page | – |
Fares
- Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour, one way fromEveryday Low Fares, booked at least 45 days ahead, on sale until 31 December 2026; the page does not say whether taxes and fees are included.$99 (2026)
- Vancouver Harbour to Nanaimo Harbour, one way fromEveryday Low Fares, same conditions as above.$65 (2026)
- YVR South to Victoria Harbour, one way fromEveryday Low Fares, same conditions as above.$79 (2026)
- Agent booking feeCharged on Light, Value and Comfort fares booked through an agent; waived on Flex.$15 (2026)
Harbour Air's scheduled flights leave from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre at 1055 Canada Place. The flight centre sits on the water just west of the cruise terminal, and Victoria Harbour is 35 minutes away. The fare page lists up to 24 flights a day to Victoria, with Everyday Low Fares from $99 one way for bookings made 45 days ahead. The flight to Nanaimo Harbour takes 20 minutes and starts at $65. A second base at YVR South in Richmond flies to Victoria from $79.
The January 2026 timetable flew 14 departures each way on a weekday, and none left before 7:45 am or after 3:30 pm. The Whistler seaplane flew only from 11 May to 4 October in 2026. Harbour Air's posted timetables ended on 30 September 2026, so search its booking tool for winter 2026/27 times.
Every bag rides in the hold, and only something small enough for the seat-back pocket comes into the cabin. The Light fare includes 10 lb of baggage and the Flex fare 50 lb, and every fare can add more. Agents charge $15 a booking on every fare except Flex.
Worth knowing
- Book 45 days ahead for the $99 Victoria fare; the Everyday Low Fares offer runs until 31 December 2026.
- Keep whatever you need in flight small enough for the seat-back pocket, because every other bag goes into the cargo area.
Quick answers about Harbour Air
How long is the seaplane from Vancouver to Victoria?
The Harbour Air flight from Vancouver Harbour to Victoria Harbour takes 35 minutes in its 2026 timetable. Everyday Low Fares start at $99 one way when booked 45 days ahead.
Does Harbour Air fly to Whistler in winter?
No. Harbour Air's 2026 Whistler timetable ran from 11 May to 4 October and listed no winter flights.
Where does Harbour Air leave from in Vancouver?
Harbour Air's downtown flights leave from the Vancouver Harbour Flight Centre at Unit 1, Burrard Landing, 1055 Canada Place. It also flies to Victoria from the YVR South seaplane terminal in Richmond, where fares start at $79.
How much luggage can you take on Harbour Air?
The Light fare includes 10 lb of baggage and the Flex fare 50 lb, and every fare can buy more. All bags travel in the aircraft's cargo area.
Do you need to book Harbour Air ahead?
Harbour Air: Everyday Low Fares need booking at least 45 days before departure, and Light fares can't be changed or refunded. Flex fares allow changes and cancellations with no fee up to an hour before departure.
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