YVR Today
Rough day, worse than the weekly average. Departures at 62%, arrivals better at 85%. Late morning flights ran 15 points better than evening. Fly 9am - 12pm if you can. That window has been running at 85%.
What This Means for You
Slower day at YVR. 62% on-time. About 1 in 3 departures is delayed. Check your flight status before heading to the airport. If you can rebook to an earlier departure, do it.
If you can choose your departure time: late morning flights (9am - 12pm) run at 85%. Evening (6pm - 10pm) drops to 70%. That is a 15-point difference from the same airport on the same day.
Victoria International Airport (YYJ) is 39 miles away and running 84% 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
Late Morning vs Evening is a 15-point swing at YVR. The late morning block runs at 85%. 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 82%. Hit 46% around 1am, peaked at 100% around 4am. Currently at 62%, well below the morning numbers. A 54-point swing from best to worst today.
vs Last Week
Tracking about the same as last week. Departures at 75%, last week 75%. Arrivals roughly the same. Fri was the worst day, Tue the best.
The Bigger Picture
YVR has been bouncing between 63% and 89%. Best day was Jun 3 at 89%. Worst was May 1 at 63%. The norm is 76-82%, which is just how YVR runs. Today's 62% is well below the norm.
About YVR Delays
Vancouver International Airport (YVR) is currently experiencing moderate delays with 62% on-time departures and 85% on-time arrivals. This data updates every 15 minutes from FAA sources.
Vancouver International Airport has averaged 75% 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.