YVR Today
Rough day, not the worst this week. Departures at 67%. Midday flights ran 50 points better than early morning. Fly 12pm - 3pm if you can. That window has been running at 93%.
Pick Your Window
Midday vs Early Morning is a 50-point swing at YVR. The midday block runs at 93%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning was already rough at 50%. Afternoon recovered, climbing from 50% to 78%. Currently at 67%, recovered past the morning. A 75-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Down 9 points from last week (64% vs 73%). Arrivals down 5 points too. Mon was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
YVR has been bouncing between 61% and 81%. Best day was Mar 4 at 81%. Worst was Mar 16 at 61%. The norm is 71-77%, which is just how YVR runs.
About YVR Delays
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 67% on-time departures and 67% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Vancouver International Airport has averaged 64% on-time departures this week, making it frequently delayed. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Vancouver International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored US airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 5 minutes, with historical trends available for the past 90 days.
Nearby alternatives include YYJ (Victoria International Airport) and SEA (Seattle–Tacoma International Airport). When YVR is experiencing delays, these airports may offer better on-time performance.
Early morning departures from Vancouver International Airport typically have the highest on-time rates. Delays tend to accumulate throughout the day as cascading effects from earlier disruptions compound. Check the 24-hour trend chart above for today's pattern.