YVR Today
Decent day. Departures at 75%, arrivals better at 87%. Early morning flights ran 16 points better than afternoon. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 97%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YVR. 75% on-time means roughly 1 in 4 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 97%. Afternoon (3pm - 6pm) drops to 81%. That is a 16-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is 39 miles away and running 100% 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 78% on-time. Austrian Airlines runs 33%. That is a 45-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 16-point swing at YVR. The early morning block runs at 97%. 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 93%. Hit 36% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 6am. Currently at 75%, well below the morning numbers. A 64-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 84%, last week 83%. Arrivals roughly the same. Tue was the worst day, Wed the best.
The Bigger Picture
YVR has been bouncing between 55% and 85%. Best day was Sep 9 at 85%. Worst was Aug 23 at 55%. The norm is 73-79%, which is just how YVR runs. Today is right in line with the average.
About YVR Delays
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 75% on-time departures and 87% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Vancouver International Airport has averaged 84% 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.