Denver to Vancouver (APA–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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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 2 hubs
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Denver to Vancouver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,119 mi 2h 45m nonstop -1h behind

APA–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 APA to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
2
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~7h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
68
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
APA → YVR
93%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
93%
Return
YVR → APA
92%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. YVR delays →

Other ways to reach Vancouver from Denver

Nearby airports with service to Vancouver International Airport.
Metric APA→YVR DEN→YVR COS→YVR
Distance from APA 22 mi 53 mi
Nonstop airlines 6 1
Weekly flights 71 1
Flight time 2h 45m 2h 32m 2h 54m
Airports within 200 miles of APA with service to Vancouver International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Denver.
APA: MDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Denver, it's 5:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,119 mi / 1,800 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m 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.

APA–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Denver to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,119 mi / 1,800 km
Flight time2h 45m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: APA
IATA / ICAOAPA / KAPA
TimezoneAmerica/Denver
Elevation5,885 ft / 1,794 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about APA to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Centennial Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 2h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 1,119 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Harry Reid.
Vancouver is 1 hour behind Denver.
Yes, return flights from YVR to APA are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DEN, COS and EGE. 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 APA to YVR

Centennial Airport (APA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

APA to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from APA to YVR is about 2 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,119 miles (1,800 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Denver (DEN), Colorado Springs (COS) and Eagle (EGE).