Albany to Vancouver (ALB–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ALB Airport Page →
2,369 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 8 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 8 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 52m UAWN ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
DTW Detroit 8h 2m AFAMDL WS Detroit (DTW) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 8h 12m AAACAS AAACPD Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
IAD Dulles 9h 45m EJASNUA UA Dulles (IAD) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 12h 1m WN ACNHWS Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
ATL Atlanta 18h 32m AFAMDL HXWS Atlanta (ATL) to Vancouver flights
CLT Charlotte ~9h 18m AA AA Charlotte (CLT) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth ~10h 8m AAQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Albany to Vancouver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
2,369 mi 5h 3m nonstop -3h behind

ALB–YVR has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for ALB to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
8
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~18h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
678
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
ALB → YVR
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
64%
Return
YVR → ALB
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ALB delays → YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Albany

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric ALB→YVR SWF→YVR HPN→YVR
Distance from ALB 87 mi 116 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 3
Weekly flights ~1 1
Flight time 5h 3m 5h 5m 5h 46m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of ALB with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Albany.
ALB: EDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Albany, it's 3:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
2,369 mi / 3,813 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 3m gate to gate.
Visa & Entry

US passport holders enter Canada without a visa for stays up to 6 months. No eTA is needed when arriving by air with a US passport. Passport must be valid for the duration of the stay. A return or onward ticket and proof of funds may be requested at the border.

Getting from YVR

The Canada Line runs from the airport to Waterfront/downtown in 26 minutes for CAD $4.45 on Compass card. Trains depart every 6–8 minutes from the International Terminal station (basement level). Taxis queue outside arrivals; metered fares to downtown are CAD $35–45. Uber and Lyft have a designated pick-up zone.Rental car desks are in the terminal. The VALET shuttle also connects to other transit points on Sea Island. YVR is particularly well-organised for transfers; pre-clearance facility clears U.S.-bound passengers through U.S. customs before departure.

Vancouver Climate

Temperate oceanic climate. One of the mildest in Canada. Winters (November–March) are wet and overcast at 2–8°C. Snow is infrequent at sea level, but when it does fall, the city struggles and the airport can see delays. Fog in winter and early spring is a more consistent disruption risk. Summers (June–August) are warm and dry at 20–27°C with very little rain.

Wildfire smoke from BC and Alberta can reduce visibility at the airport during August and September. Pack rain gear for autumn through spring. Summers are dry and clear.

ALB–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Albany to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance2,369 mi / 3,813 km
Flight time5h 3m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ALB
IATA / ICAOALB / KALB
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr3.0M
Elevation285 ft / 87 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ALB to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Albany International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 5h 3m gate to gate. The route covers 2,369 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to YVR and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Albany.
Nearby alternatives include SWF and HPN. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from ALB to YVR

Albany International Airport (ALB) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

ALB to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ALB to YVR is about 5 hours 3 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,369 miles (3,813 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County and Chicago O'Hare. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Newburgh (SWF) and White Plains (HPN).