How long is the flight from Switzerland to British Columbia?

On average, it takes 10h 15m to fly from Switzerland to British Columbia if you fly out of Zurich (the most popular airport in Switzerland) and into Vancouver Intl Airport (the most popular airport in British Columbia). If you’re flying out of Basel and into Vancouver Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 11h 55m.

Which airlines fly to British Columbia?

Air Canada, SWISS and Lufthansa are the top three most popular airlines that fly to British Columbia from Switzerland according to our data. Air Canada is the first choice among our users, with 34% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to British Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to British Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Switzerland to British Columbia?

British Airways is the most popular carrier operating from Switzerland to British Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Switzerland to British Columbia?

Prices for flights from Switzerland to British Columbia refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Switzerland to British Columbia?

The number of operators available for flights from Switzerland to British Columbia is 4 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Switzerland to British Columbia?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Switzerland to British Columbia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to British Columbia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your British Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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9:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

ZRH

YYC

27h 30m

1 stop

7:00 p.m. - 8:25 p.m.

YYC

ZRH

17h 25m

1 stop

C$ 649Multiple Airlines

Tue, 5 May - Tue, 12 May

6:35 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

ZRH

YYC

15h 40m

1 stop

7:55 p.m. - 10:35 a.m.

YYC

ZRH

30h 40m

1 stop

C$ 808Multiple Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Mon, 18 May

6:40 p.m. - 5:10 p.m.

GVA

YYC

30h 30m

1 stop

7:00 p.m. - 7:45 p.m.

YYC

GVA

40h 45m

2 stops

C$ 823Multiple Airlines

Tue, 2 Jun - Wed, 10 Jun

6:35 a.m. - 2:15 p.m.

ZRH

YYC

15h 40m

1 stop

7:55 p.m. - 8:10 p.m.

YYC

ZRH

16h 15m

1 stop

C$ 835Multiple Airlines

Sun, 26 Apr - Thu, 21 May

2:00 p.m. - 10:55 a.m.

ZRH

YVR

29h 55m

1 stop

7:05 p.m. - 7:00 a.m.

YVR

ZRH

26h 55m

1 stop

C$ 992Icelandair

Fri, 22 May - Fri, 12 Jun

1:35 p.m. - 8:59 p.m.

ZRH

YVR

16h 24m

1 stop

9:47 a.m. - 10:20 a.m.

YVR

ZRH

15h 33m

1 stop

C$ 1,000United Airlines

Thu, 4 Jun - Thu, 9 Jul

7:55 a.m. - 5:55 p.m.

ZRH

YVR

19h 00m

1 stop

7:05 p.m. - 1:05 p.m.

YVR

ZRH

33h 00m

1 stop

C$ 1,007Icelandair

Fri, 7 Aug - Fri, 25 Sep

2:40 p.m. - 12:01 a.m.

BSL

YVR

18h 21m

2 stops

10:40 a.m. - 2:05 p.m.

YVR

BSL

18h 25m

2 stops

C$ 1,225Air Canada

Sun, 30 Aug - Tue, 22 Sep

7:10 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.

BSL

YVR

27h 20m

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6:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.

YVR

BSL

27h 30m

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C$ 1,226British Airways

Tue, 18 Aug - Thu, 3 Sep

2:40 p.m. - 12:01 a.m.

BSL

YVR

18h 21m

2 stops

1:00 p.m. - 2:00 p.m.

YVR

BSL

16h 00m

2 stops

C$ 1,231Air Canada

Sun, 30 Aug - Mon, 21 Sep

KLM flights from Switzerland to British Columbia

Our best KLM deals on Switzerland to British Columbia flight tickets

KLM

14 Apr

GVA7:15 a.m.Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

17h 40m

1 stop

YVR3:55 p.m.Vancouver Intl

23 Apr

YVR5:50 p.m.Vancouver Intl

29h 30m

1 stop

GVA8:20 a.m.Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

C$ 1,217

KLM

9 Apr

BSL6:25 p.m.Basel EuroAirport Swiss

27h 00m

1 stop

YYC1:25 p.m.Calgary

13 Apr

YYC3:05 p.m.Calgary

18h 50m

1 stop

BSL5:55 p.m.Basel EuroAirport Swiss

C$ 1,259

KLM

2 Sep

BSL2:25 p.m.Basel EuroAirport Swiss

18h 19m

2 stops

YYC12:44 a.m.Calgary

22 Sep

YYC2:10 p.m.Calgary

15h 45m

2 stops

BSL1:55 p.m.Basel EuroAirport Swiss

C$ 1,280

American Airlines flights from Switzerland to British Columbia

Our best American Airlines deals on Switzerland to British Columbia flight tickets

American Airlines

6 Apr

ZRH11:45 a.m.Zurich

42h 35m

2 stops

YVR9:20 p.m.Vancouver Intl

13 Apr

YVR9:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

ZRH2:40 p.m.Zurich

C$ 1,204

American Airlines

13 Apr

GVA7:15 p.m.Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

32h 55m

1 stop

YVR7:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

27 Apr

YVR9:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

27h 20m

1 stop

GVA9:20 a.m.Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

C$ 1,207

American Airlines

13 Apr

GVA5:50 p.m.Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

34h 20m

1 stop

YVR7:10 p.m.Vancouver Intl

26 Apr

YVR9:00 p.m.Vancouver Intl

16h 35m

1 stop

GVA10:35 p.m.Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

C$ 1,210

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Tue 5/5

9:40 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop27h 30m

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7:00 p.m.-8:25 p.m.

1 stop17h 25m

C$ 649

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Zurich

Sun 26/4

6:35 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop15h 40m

Calgary

Mon 18/5

7:55 p.m.-10:35 a.m.

1 stop30h 40m

C$ 808

GenevaCalgary

GVA - YYC

GVAYYC

Geneva Geneve-Cointrin

Tue 2/6

6:40 p.m.-5:10 p.m.

1 stop30h 30m

Calgary

Wed 10/6

7:00 p.m.-7:45 p.m.

2 stops40h 45m

C$ 823

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Zurich

Sun 26/4

6:35 a.m.-2:15 p.m.

1 stop15h 40m

Calgary

Thu 21/5

7:55 p.m.-8:10 p.m.

1 stop16h 15m

C$ 835

ZurichVancouver

ZRH - YVR

ZRHYVR

Zurich

Fri 22/5

2:00 p.m.-10:55 a.m.

1 stop29h 55m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 12/6

7:05 p.m.-7:00 a.m.

1 stop26h 55m

C$ 992

ZurichVancouver

ZRH - YVR

ZRHYVR

Zurich

Thu 4/6

1:35 p.m.-8:59 p.m.

1 stop16h 24m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 9/7

9:47 a.m.-10:20 a.m.

1 stop15h 33m

C$ 1,000

ZurichVancouver

ZRH - YVR

ZRHYVR

Zurich

Fri 7/8

7:55 a.m.-5:55 p.m.

1 stop19h 00m

Vancouver Intl

Fri 25/9

7:05 p.m.-1:05 p.m.

1 stop33h 00m

C$ 1,007

BaselVancouver

BSL - YVR

BSLYVR

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 30/8

2:40 p.m.-12:01 a.m.

2 stops18h 21m

Vancouver Intl

Tue 22/9

10:40 a.m.-2:05 p.m.

2 stops18h 25m

C$ 1,225

BaselVancouver

BSL - YVR

BSLYVR

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Tue 18/8

7:10 p.m.-1:30 p.m.

1 stop27h 20m

Vancouver Intl

Thu 3/9

6:00 a.m.-6:30 p.m.

2 stops27h 30m

C$ 1,226

BaselVancouver

BSL - YVR

BSLYVR

Basel EuroAirport Swiss

Sun 30/8

2:40 p.m.-12:01 a.m.

2 stops18h 21m

Vancouver Intl

Mon 21/9

1:00 p.m.-2:00 p.m.

2 stops16h 00m

C$ 1,231

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Switzerland to British Columbia

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What is the cheapest month to fly to British Columbia?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Switzerland to British Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around C$ 1,073. If you aren’t able to travel to British Columbia during the month of November, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of C$ 1,102.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to British Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart from Switzerland to British Columbia is on a Thursday. Travellers who choose to depart for British Columbia on a Thursday will often find tickets for as low as C$ 1,319. When flying out on a Tuesday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Switzerland to British Columbia for around C$ 1,513.

What is the cheapest Switzerland to British Columbia flight route?

Fly from Zurich to Vancouver Intl for the best Switzerland - British Columbia flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to British Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to British Columbia from Switzerland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to British Columbia for around C$ 1,277 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to British Columbia from Switzerland for as low as C$ 1,184 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Switzerland to British Columbia flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Switzerland to British Columbia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Switzerland to British Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 59% on your flight if you consider stops on a Switzerland to British Columbia flight.

Cheap Switzerland to British Columbia flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Switzerland to British Columbia

Best price found	C$ 1,724
Fastest flight time	9h 45m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in British Columbia	140 airports

The best flight deal from Switzerland to British Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is C$ 1,724

The fastest flight from Switzerland to British Columbia takes 9h 45m

Direct flights go from Switzerland to British Columbia every day.

There are 140 airports in British Columbia. From Switzerland there are direct flights to Calgary (YYC), Vancouver Intl (YVR).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Switzerland to British Columbia?
Prices for flights from Switzerland to British Columbia refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Switzerland to British Columbia?
The number of operators available for flights from Switzerland to British Columbia is 4 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Switzerland to British Columbia?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Switzerland to British Columbia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to British Columbia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your British Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Switzerland to British Columbia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from Switzerland to British Columbia is Airbus A350-900 (82.37% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner (4.32%), Boeing 747-400 (4.32%), and Airbus A330-900neo (4.14%).

Best airlines flying from Switzerland to British Columbia

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Switzerland to British Columbia with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom C$ 972	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,813 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom C$ 1,035	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,835 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
SWISS	PriceFrom C$ 1,040	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,903 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom C$ 1,047	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,860 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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Can I find flights from Switzerland to British Columbia with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. All flights to British Columbia from Switzerland on momondo can be compared and filtered by various policies on offer, including flexible booking.

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