Anchorage to Vancouver (ANC–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

ANC Airport Page →
1,327 mi airlines charter/private 9/wk
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Flight Schedule 3 flights Verified 2h ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
CNK91
CNK CNK
CL60
1:00 PM
AKDT
4:38 PM
PDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1766+1
AC Air Canada
B38M
2:40 PM
AKDT T2
6:55 PM
PDT
3h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AC1767+1
AC Air Canada
B38M
11:10 AM
PDT TINT
1:36 PM
AKDT
3h 26m
55%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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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 10 hubs
SEA Seattle 5h 26m 8CAFAM ACAFAM Seattle (SEA) to Vancouver flights
PDX Portland 5h 43m ASBA ACASCX Portland (PDX) to Vancouver flights
SFO San Francisco 8h 11m ACASCM ACAVCM San Francisco (SFO) to Vancouver flights
LAX Los Angeles 8h 29m 5YASBR AAACAS Los Angeles (LAX) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 8h 45m ASWN ACASPEJA Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
SLC Salt Lake City 9h 24m AMASDL AFAMDL Salt Lake City (SLC) to Vancouver flights
DEN Denver 9h 37m ASCMUA ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 10h 54m 5YAAAC AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 11h 13m 5Y7LAA AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
YYZ Toronto 11h 37m 5YBRCI ACAFAV Toronto (YYZ) to Vancouver flights
1-STOP More options, longer trips
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Anchorage to Vancouver
2 carriers, 9 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 1,327 mi 3h 5m nonstop +1h ahead

ANC–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada leads the route. The flight covers 1,327 miles in approximately 3h 5m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ANC–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
AC Air Canada 7 B38M 3h15 83% Star Alliance
CNK CNK 1 CL60 2h38 83%
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – AC
CL60 Bombardier Challenger 600/601/604/605 – CNK
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: AC (7 flights/wk, 88%)
Unaffiliated: CNK (1 flights/wk, 13%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ANC to YVR direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
9
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ANC to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
38
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,237
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
ANC → YVR
83%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
83%
Arriving
70%
Return
YVR → ANC
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
84%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ANC delays → YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+1h
Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.
ANC: AKDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Anchorage, it's 7:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,327 mi / 2,136 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 5m 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.

ANC–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Anchorage to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,327 mi / 2,136 km
Flight time3h 5m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights9 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: ANC
IATA / ICAOANC / PANC
TimezoneAmerica/Anchorage
Passengers/yr5.5M
Elevation152 ft / 46 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ANC to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 3h 5m gate to gate. The route covers 1,327 miles.
2 airlines operate flights from ANC to YVR: Air Canada, and others.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Seattle–Tacoma, Portland and San Francisco.
Vancouver is 1 hour ahead of Anchorage.
Yes, return flights from YVR to ANC are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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 ANC to YVR

Ted Stevens Anchorage International Airport (ANC) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ANC to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ANC to YVR is about 3 hours 5 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,327 miles (2,136 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 16 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Seattle–Tacoma, Portland and San Francisco. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.