YVR Today
Decent day. Departures at 82%, arrivals better at 97%. Early morning flights ran 15 points better than midday. Fly 5am - 9am if you can. That window has been running at 94%.
What This Means for You
Mostly normal at YVR. 82% on-time means roughly 1 in 6 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 94%. Midday (12pm - 3pm) drops to 79%. That is a 15-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.
YVR Flight Board
Live departures and arrivals at Vancouver International Airport.
| Status | Airline | Flight | Destination | Sched | Updated | Gate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Pick Your Window
Early Morning vs Midday is a 15-point swing at YVR. The early morning block runs at 94%. 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 89%. Hit 55% around 12am, peaked at 100% around 3am. Evening is thinning out and improving to 88%. A 45-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 85%, last week 85%. Arrivals roughly the same. Mon was the worst day, Sat the best.
The Bigger Picture
YVR has been bouncing between 61% and 90%. Best day was Apr 19 at 90%. Worst was Mar 16 at 61%. The norm is 74-80%, 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 82% on-time departures and 97% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 5 minutes from FAA sources.
Vancouver International Airport has averaged 85% on-time departures this week, making it highly reliable. 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.