YVR Today
Decent day. Departures at 80%. Early morning flights ran 25 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 90%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YVR. 80% on-time means roughly 1 in 5 flights is late. If you have a tight connection, add buffer time. Afternoon departures tend to stack up.
If you can choose your departure time: early morning flights (5am - 9am) run at 90%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 65%. That is a 25-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is 39 miles away and running 86% today. If your route is available from both airports, YYJ is the better bet right now.
Airline Performance at YVR
Qantas is the most reliable carrier at YVR with 93% on-time. Austrian Airlines runs 38%. That is a 55-point spread. If you have a choice, the airline matters.
YVR Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Vancouver International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Afternoon is a 25-point swing at YVR. The early morning block runs at 90%. If you have any say in your departure time, this is the biggest thing you can control.
Through the Day
Morning held up fine at 91%. 3pm is where it broke down, dropping to 50%. Currently at 80%, well below the morning numbers. A 50-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 81%, last week 81%. Fri was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
YVR has been bouncing between 64% and 90%. Best day was Apr 19 at 90%. Worst was Mar 26 at 64%. The norm is 77-83%, which is just how YVR runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About YVR Delays
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is currently running on time with 80% on-time departures and 78% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Vancouver International Airport has averaged 81% on-time departures this week, making it moderately reliable. Performance varies by time of day and weather conditions.
Vancouver International Airport is one of 179 FAA-monitored airports with real-time delay tracking. Data includes departure and arrival on-time percentages, updated every 15 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.