Helicopter to Victoria
Harbour to harbour in about 35 minutes on a scheduled helicopter, or a private charter to the harbour or Victoria International Airport.
- Vancouver to Victoria
- About 35 min
- Helicopter
- Sikorsky S-76
- Victoria heliport
- 79 Dallas Road
- Check-in
- 20 min before
Flying to Victoria by helicopter
About 35 minutes. Helijet flies scheduled twin-engine Sikorsky S-76s between Vancouver Harbour Heliport and Victoria Harbour Heliport, in Canadian dollar fares that change with departure time and availability. A private charter from YVR South takes about 30 minutes to Victoria Harbour or 25 to Victoria International Airport, and typically costs C$2,240 to C$6,560 per flight hour for the whole helicopter.
The scheduled helicopter links the two downtowns: Helijet's terminals sit near the Fairmont Waterfront in Vancouver and the Fairmont Empress in Victoria.
Victoria Harbour Heliport, at 79 Dallas Road, is run by Pacific Heliport Services, the Helijet subsidiary that also runs the Vancouver harbour heliport. It is certified, and other operators need prior permission.
Helijet sells several fare types, from fully flexible adult fares to non-refundable Ultra-Saver seats, and the first child aged 12 or under flies free with a paying adult.
Arriving by jet instead? See private jets to Victoria or Toronto to Vancouver.
Sources:Helijet: scheduled flights, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: destinations and heliports, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: tickets and fare rules, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: South Coast BC charters and estimated flight times, checked 19 October 2026SkyVector: Victoria Harbour (Camel Point) Heliport, CBF7, checked 19 October 2026
Helijet fares and rules
| Fare | Who | Rules |
|---|---|---|
| FULL Adult | Ages 13 to 64, online or by phone | Changeable and refundable until 5 p.m. the day before |
| Senior | 65 and over, by phone or at a terminal | As FULL Adult |
| Seat Sale | Ages 13 to 64, online, when available | Refundable and changeable until 5 p.m. the day before |
| Ultra-Saver | Online, when available | Non-changeable and non-refundable |
| Kids Fly Free | First child 12 or under with a FULL Adult or Senior fare | Book both seats together |
| Infants | Under 24 months, on a parent's lap | Book by phone |
From Helijet's fare rules, checked 19 October 2026. Helijet publishes no fixed fares; prices are in Canadian dollars and vary with departure time and availability. Cancelling after 5 p.m. the day before costs the one-way fare.
Sources:Helijet: tickets and fare rules, checked 19 October 2026
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Victoria Harbour Heliport and the airport
79 Dallas Road. Certified, prior permission required, landing fees; Jet A-1 fuel. Helicopters up to 73 ft overall; at night the site is used for parking only. Free parking for up to five days with a confirmed Helijet return.
Helijet estimates about 25 minutes from YVR South by S-76 charter. The VIH Aviation Group, headquartered in North Saanich, runs an FBO at the airport.
100 Port Drive, Nanaimo, about 18 minutes from Vancouver on Helijet's scheduled service.
Sources:SkyVector: Victoria Harbour (Camel Point) Heliport, CBF7, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: destinations and heliports, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: South Coast BC charters and estimated flight times, checked 19 October 2026VIH Aviation Group, North Saanich, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: scheduled flights, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo, checked 19 October 2026
Charter times from Vancouver
| Route | Flight time | Helicopter |
|---|---|---|
| YVR South to Victoria Harbour Heliport | About 30 min | Sikorsky S-76, up to 12 passengers |
| YVR South to Victoria International Airport | About 25 min | Sikorsky S-76 |
| Victoria to Whistler or another BC destination | Quoted per trip | Operators below |
Estimates published by [[Helijet|/en-ca/operators/helijet/]], checked 19 October 2026. Destinations that are not airports or heliports may need 60 days' notice for permits.
Sources:Helijet: South Coast BC charters and estimated flight times, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: Sikorsky S-76 specifications, checked 19 October 2026
Check-in, weather and the day of travel
- Check in at least 20 minutes before departure; missing it cancels onward and return bookings.
- Register your car at check-in for free parking at either harbour heliport, up to five days on a return ticket.
- Helijet publishes its timetable as summer and winter schedules, subject to change without notice.
- Students can fly stand-by with valid ID; space is allocated at boarding.
Sources:Helijet: tickets and fare rules, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: destinations and heliports, checked 19 October 2026Helijet: scheduled flights, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo, checked 19 October 2026
What goes into a helicopter price
On a charter you hire the whole helicopter and its pilot, so the price is per flight, not per seat.
- Flying time for the whole helicopter: as a guide, C$2,240 to C$6,560 per flight hour.
- Positioning when the helicopter is based away from your pickup point, both to reach you and to fly home.
- Landing and parking fees: at the Whistler heliport, $70 to $130 per landing and $100 a night to park.
- GST at 5% on published tour and transfer prices, plus airport fees where they apply.
- Waiting time if the helicopter holds for you during the day.
Sources:Resort Municipality of Whistler: Whistler Municipal Heliport, checked 19 October 2026Blackcomb Helicopters: Whistler and Vancouver heli transfer, checked 19 October 2026SKY Helicopters: Vancouver city helicopter tour, checked 19 October 2026
Where a helicopter may land in Canada
Transport Canada sets the rules through the Canadian Aviation Regulations (CARs). Cities are the main limit; national parks have their own rules under Parks Canada.
- In a built-up area of a city or town, a take-off or landing must be at an airport, heliport or military aerodrome (CAR 602.13). The exceptions are police operations, saving human life, and commercial operations permitted under Part VII.
- Heliports in a built-up area, and heliports used for scheduled passenger service, must hold a heliport certificate (CAR 305.02). Vancouver and Victoria harbour heliports are both certified.
- Over a built-up area a helicopter flies at least 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle within 500 ft; elsewhere it stays at least 500 ft from any person, vessel, vehicle or structure, except when taking off or landing (CAR 602.14).
- Helijet asks for at least 60 days' notice for a destination that is not an airport or heliport, to obtain permits from Transport Canada and other stakeholders.
- In national parks, take-offs and landings are banned except at places listed in the National Parks of Canada Aircraft Access Regulations. In Banff, the only listed place is the Banff airstrip, and only for diversions and emergencies.
Sources:Canadian Aviation Regulations s. 602.13, built-up areas, current to 30 September 2026Canadian Aviation Regulations s. 305.02, heliports that need a certificate, checked 19 October 2026Canadian Aviation Regulations s. 602.14, minimum altitudes, current to 30 September 2026Helijet: South Coast BC charters and estimated flight times, checked 19 October 2026National Parks of Canada Aircraft Access Regulations (SOR/97-150), current to 30 September 2026
Check the operator's licences
- Nobody may operate an air transport service without a Transport Canada air operator certificate (CAR 700.02).
- A publicly available air service in Canada also needs a licence from the Canadian Transportation Agency (CTA), which requires liability insurance and Canadian control. Sightseeing flights are a specialty service excluded from the CTA licence.
- The CTA warns that an unlicensed operator may not have the insurance it must carry, and may void your own cover in an accident.
- 1,393 helicopters fly in the charter fleets of Canadian licence holders on our list.
- As a broker, Altivo Jets names the operator and its licences before you book.
Sources:Canadian Aviation Regulations s. 700.02, air operator certificate, checked 19 October 2026Canadian Transportation Agency: FAQ, air licensing, checked 19 October 2026Canadian Transportation Agency: is your air carrier licensed?, checked 19 October 2026
Helicopters on the Victoria run
Helijet flies the twin-engine Sikorsky S-76 with two pilots; cruising at 135 knots, it seats up to 12 passengers.
Operators for Victoria
Canadian air carriers flying to Victoria and based on Vancouver Island.
Richmond. Scheduled Vancouver to Victoria flights and charters
North Saanich, by Victoria International Airport. Part of the VIH Aviation Group
Parksville, Vancouver Island. CTA licence for domestic services
Sources:Helijet: scheduled flights, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo, checked 19 October 2026VIH Aviation Group, North Saanich, checked 19 October 2026Canadian Transportation Agency: is your air carrier licensed?, checked 19 October 2026
Questions, answered
Still deciding? A charter specialist will talk you through aircraft, airports and price, with no obligation.
Ask a specialistHow long is the helicopter from Vancouver to Victoria?+
About 35 minutes on Helijet's scheduled flight, from Vancouver Harbour Heliport to Victoria Harbour Heliport.
How much is the helicopter to Victoria?+
Helijet does not publish fixed fares: they are in Canadian dollars and vary with time and availability, with Seat Sale and Ultra-Saver fares when available. A private charter typically costs about C$2,240 to C$6,560 per flight hour for the whole helicopter.
Where does the helicopter land in Victoria?+
At Victoria Harbour Heliport, 79 Dallas Road. Charters can also land at Victoria International Airport.
Do children fly free?+
The first child aged 12 or under flies free with a FULL Adult or Senior fare, booked together.
When should I check in?+
At least 20 minutes before departure.
Can I park at the heliport?+
Yes. Parking is free for up to five days with a confirmed return ticket; register your car at check-in.
Fares, dates and rules on this page were checked on 19 October 2026. Official fares and schedules change every season; the operator or authority named in each source has the final word.
- 1.Helijet: scheduled flights, Vancouver, Victoria and Nanaimo, checked 19 October 2026
- 2.Helijet: destinations and heliports, checked 19 October 2026
- 3.Helijet: tickets and fare rules, checked 19 October 2026
- 4.Helijet: South Coast BC charters and estimated flight times, checked 19 October 2026
- 5.SkyVector: Victoria Harbour (Camel Point) Heliport, CBF7, checked 19 October 2026
- 6.VIH Aviation Group, North Saanich, checked 19 October 2026
- 7.Helijet: Sikorsky S-76 specifications, checked 19 October 2026
- 8.Resort Municipality of Whistler: Whistler Municipal Heliport, checked 19 October 2026
- 9.Blackcomb Helicopters: Whistler and Vancouver heli transfer, checked 19 October 2026
- 10.SKY Helicopters: Vancouver city helicopter tour, checked 19 October 2026
- 11.Canadian Aviation Regulations s. 602.13, built-up areas, current to 30 September 2026
- 12.Canadian Aviation Regulations s. 305.02, heliports that need a certificate, checked 19 October 2026
- 13.Canadian Aviation Regulations s. 602.14, minimum altitudes, current to 30 September 2026
- 14.National Parks of Canada Aircraft Access Regulations (SOR/97-150), current to 30 September 2026
- 15.Canadian Aviation Regulations s. 700.02, air operator certificate, checked 19 October 2026
- 16.Canadian Transportation Agency: FAQ, air licensing, checked 19 October 2026
- 17.Canadian Transportation Agency: is your air carrier licensed?, checked 19 October 2026
Harbour to harbour in about 35 minutes.
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