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Harbour Air flies between Vancouver Harbour (1055 Canada Place) and Victoria’s Inner Harbour (950 Wharf Street) in about 35 minutes dock to dock. Its lowest advertised fare was $99 one way on 18 October 2026, for Light fares booked at least 45 days ahead; other fares are shown in the booking tool. Baggage is limited by fare, from 10 lb on Light to 50 lb on Flex.
Ferry, floatplane or flight: compare door to door
Edit the time assumptions (these are estimates)
- At the terminalVancouver Harbour terminal: be there 20 min before (on foot)
- In the air35 min
- In VictoriaVictoria Harbour terminal, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3
Harbour Air floatplane: fast facts
- Operator
- Harbour Air
- Route
- Vancouver Harbour (Coal Harbour), BC to Victoria Inner Harbour, BC
- Sailing or flight time
- 35 min. Harbour Air says about 35 minutes, dock to dock.
- Leaves from
- Vancouver Harbour terminal, 1055 Canada Place, Vancouver, BC
- Arrives at
- Victoria Harbour terminal, 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3
- Cars
- No, passengers only
- Check-in
- Check-in closes 20 minutes before departure on Light, Value and Comfort fares and 15 minutes on Flex. Baggage allowances by fare: Light 10 lb, Value 15 lb, Comfort 25 lb, Flex 50 lb.
- Schedule
- Up to 24 flights a day; use the operator’s schedule search.
- Lowest advertised fare
- $99 per person, one way. Must be booked 45+ days ahead, non-refundable and non-changeable, valid to Dec 31, 2026 while seats last. Taxes not stated. Currency not named on the page. Verified October 18, 2026. Source.
Step by step
1. Fly from Vancouver Harbour. The terminal is at 1055 Canada Place in Coal Harbour, downtown Vancouver. Check-in closes 20 minutes before departure on most fares.
2. In the air. About 35 minutes, dock to dock.
3. Land in the Inner Harbour. The Victoria Harbour terminal is at 950 Wharf Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1T3. Harbour Air describes it as in the Inner Harbour, steps from the downtown core.
4. Know the limits. Baggage is limited by fare and the “from” price is a booked-ahead, non-refundable fare. The tool above counts the floatplane at that price, so your own fare may be higher.
Floatplane vs BC Ferries
The floatplane flies from downtown to downtown. The BC Ferries route takes 1 h 35 min on the water plus travel to and from the terminals, and is the only one of the two that takes a car. If you only have a day, see the day trip from Vancouver time check.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the floatplane from Vancouver to Victoria?
Harbour Air says the flight takes about 35 minutes, dock to dock.
How much is the floatplane?
Harbour Air’s everyday low fare page lists $99 one way from downtown Vancouver to Victoria, valid to 31 December 2026 while seats last. It applies to Light fares only, which are non-refundable and non-changeable, and must be booked at least 45 days ahead. The page does not say whether taxes are included or name the currency.
How much luggage can I take?
Harbour Air lists baggage allowances by fare: Light 10 lb, Value 15 lb, Comfort 25 lb and Flex 50 lb. Harbour Air notes that seaplanes are small, so weight matters more than on a larger aircraft.
When should I check in?
Check-in closes 20 minutes before departure on Light, Value and Comfort fares and 15 minutes before on Flex. Harbour Air advises arriving earlier, particularly when driving, travelling with children or carrying more than a small bag.
How many flights are there a day?
Harbour Air says up to 24 flights a day on the downtown Vancouver to Victoria route. Use its schedule search for actual times.
Floatplane or ferry: which is better?
It depends on time, luggage and cost. The floatplane is quicker and lands downtown; BC Ferries takes cars and heavier luggage and usually costs less. The comparison above lets you enter your party and edit the time assumptions.