Flights
Flights to Victoria
Flying to Victoria for a game, a concert or a show? The airport you pick decides the rest of the trip more than the fare usually does. This page lists the 2 airports with scheduled flights near Victoria, how far each is from the centre and which is nearest each of the city's main venues. StubOrder lists 186 upcoming events in and around Victoria (counted Sep 24, 2026); fares are searched live when you pick your dates.
The closest airport to central Victoria is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 15 miles away. Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 53 miles away. For Save On Foods Memorial Centre, the nearest is YYJ at 15 miles.
Airports serving Victoria
Nearest first. Distances are straight-line from the centre of Victoria, which is the fair way to compare airports with each other; the drive is always longer.
| Airport and distance from the centre | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria International Airport (YYJ) 15 mi (24 km) | Large | Nearest we list to Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Royal Theatre - BC, McPherson Playhouse, Donna M. Morris Theater at Field Arts & Events Hall, Capital Ballroom - BC, Studio 919 At The Strathcona Hotel, Royal Athletic Park and Farquhar Auditorium. |
| Vancouver International Airport (YVR) 53 mi (86 km) | Large | — |
Nearest airport to each Victoria venue
The busiest venues in and around Victoria, each with its own nearest airport. A stadium in the suburbs is often nearer a different airport than downtown is, so this is the table to book from.
| Venue | Nearest airport we list | Second option |
|---|---|---|
| Save On Foods Memorial Centre Hotels near Save On Foods Memorial Centre | YYJ, 15 mi | YVR, 53 mi |
| Royal Theatre - BC Hotels near Royal Theatre - BC | YYJ, 16 mi | YVR, 54 mi |
| McPherson Playhouse Hotels near McPherson Playhouse | YYJ, 15 mi | YVR, 54 mi |
| Donna M. Morris Theater at Field Arts & Events Hall Hotels near Donna M. Morris Theater at Field Arts & Events Hall | YYJ, 36 mi | — |
| Capital Ballroom - BC Hotels near Capital Ballroom - BC | YYJ, 16 mi | YVR, 54 mi |
| Studio 919 At The Strathcona Hotel Hotels near Studio 919 At The Strathcona Hotel | YYJ, 16 mi | YVR, 54 mi |
| Royal Athletic Park Hotels near Royal Athletic Park | YYJ, 15 mi | YVR, 53 mi |
| Farquhar Auditorium Hotels near Farquhar Auditorium | YYJ, 14 mi | YVR, 51 mi |
Flying in for a Victoria event
In the next 30 days (counted Sep 24, 2026): 78 events in and around Victoria; 65% on Fri–Sun; 38 of the 71 with a set time start at 7 pm or later, local time.
Fly in the day before an evening event: a delayed afternoon flight is a missed show. Plan to fly home the morning after, because the last departures of the night often leave before a late finish lets out. The dates below set the search to do exactly that, around each event.
Circus Osorio
Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, British Columbia
From about $33.00View TicketsThe Alan Jackson Experience Tribute Show
McPherson Playhouse, Victoria, British Columbia
From about $82.00View TicketsCircus Osorio
Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, British Columbia
From about $78.00View TicketsNOTD
Upstairs Cabaret Ltd, Victoria, British Columbia
From about $25.00View TicketsCircus Osorio
Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, British Columbia
From about $35.00View TicketsCircus Osorio
Mayfair Shopping Centre, Victoria, British Columbia
From about $36.00View TicketsVictoria Royals vs. Vancouver Giants
Save On Foods Memorial Centre, Victoria, British Columbia
From about $35.00View TicketsChris Botti
Royal Theatre - BC, Victoria, British Columbia
From about $95.00View Tickets
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Flying in to Victoria: checklist
- Book the airport for your venue. For Save On Foods Memorial Centre it is YYJ, 15 miles away; the table above has the rest.
- Arrive the day before an evening event, and plan the flight home for the next morning.
- Names exactly as on the ID. The airline compares the booking with the ID at the airport.
- Check the bag allowance. It is shown on every fare; extra bags are not part of the fare price.
Plan the rest of the trip
Frequently asked questions
How many airports serve Victoria?
StubOrder lists 2 airports with scheduled passenger flights within 100 km (62 miles) of central Victoria: Victoria International Airport (YYJ) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR).
Are fares shown on this page?
No. Airline fares change by the minute and depend on your exact dates, airports and travellers, so this page shows none. Pick your dates in the search form and StubOrder asks the airlines live; every fare it shows is the total for all travellers, taxes and fees included.
Which airport is best for Save On Foods Memorial Centre?
The closest airport to Save On Foods Memorial Centre is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 15 miles away in a straight line; Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 53 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Which airport is best for Royal Theatre - BC?
The closest airport to Royal Theatre - BC is Victoria International Airport (YYJ), 16 miles away in a straight line; Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is 54 miles. Fares differ by date, so compare both when you search.
Can I buy event tickets and flights together?
Not as one purchase. Event tickets come from our resale marketplace and flights from our travel partner and the airlines, as separate bookings with separate confirmations. Neither depends on the other, so if an event moves, your flight does not change automatically.
How many events are in Victoria in the next 30 days?
78 in and around Victoria in the 30 days from Sep 24, 2026, when this page's figures were counted. 65% of them fall on a Friday, Saturday or Sunday, and 38 of the 71 with a set start time begin at 7 pm or later, local time.
How far is YYJ from central Victoria?
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is 15 miles (24 km) from central Victoria in a straight line. The drive is always longer than the straight line, and the roads near the venues are busiest at event times, so allow more than a map suggests.
What is the closest airport to Victoria?
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is the closest airport with scheduled flights to central Victoria, 15 miles away in a straight line. StubOrder also lists YVR (53 miles).
