Atlanta to Vancouver (ATL–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WS1601
WS WestJet
7M8
9:46 AM
EDT TI
12:34 PM
PDT
5h 48m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS4161
WS WestJet
5:08 PM
EDT
8:33 PM
PDT
6h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS4160
WS WestJet
738
7:00 AM
PDT
2:52 PM
EDT
4h 52m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WS1600
WS WestJet
7S8
9:30 AM
PDT TM
5:30 PM
EDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Atlanta to Vancouver
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 8 Flights/wk 2,244 mi 5h 48m nonstop -3h behind 65 1-stop hubs

ATL–YVR is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. WestJet leads the route. The flight covers 2,244 miles in approximately 5h 48m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop ATL–YVR service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WS WestJet 8 7M8 5h48-6h25 56%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WS (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, ATL to YVR direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
2
flights
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
5
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for ATL to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~47h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,326
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
ATL → YVR
56%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
56%
Arriving
81%
Return
YVR → ATL
87%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
87%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ATL delays → YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Atlanta, it's 3:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
2,244 mi / 3,612 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 48m to 6h 25m.
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 to ATL

MARTA Gold Line runs every 12–15 minutes from downtown Five Points station to the airport (16 min, $2.50). The station connects directly to the Domestic terminal via SkyTrain. Ride-shares cost $20–35 from downtown.

Economy parking in the North/South garages fills quickly; off-site lots on Camp Creek Parkway offer cheaper rates with shuttles.

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.

ATL–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Atlanta to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance2,244 mi / 3,612 km
Flight time5h 48m to 6h 25m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 5 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: ATL
IATA / ICAOATL / KATL
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr108.1M
Elevation1,026 ft / 313 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about ATL to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport to Vancouver International Airport take approximately 5h 48m to 6h 25m. The route covers 2,244 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: WestJet.
There are approximately 8 nonstop flights per week from ATL to YVR. The return direction has about 5 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MDW, DAL, DSM, CMH, BFI, EGE, CVG, YEG, SDF, ELP, MCI, IAD, BOI, HOU, BUR, OAK, RDU, TEB, PSP, TPA, BOS, PBI, ANC, SJD, PVR, MCO, MIA, GDL, CUN, EWR, YYC, DEN, YYZ, DFW, OGG, SLC, LAS, SEA, YWG, SMF, SFO, PHX, MEX, MSP, FRA, CDG, MUC, ORD, FLL, SNA, IAH, LAX, SJC, YUL, LHR, PDX, AMS, SAN, JFK, HNL, HND, LIR, ICN, IST and KIX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Vancouver is 3 hours behind Atlanta.
Yes, return flights from YVR to ATL are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
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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 ATL to YVR

Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from WestJet. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

ATL to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from ATL to YVR ranges from 5 hours 48 minutes to 6 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,244 miles (3,612 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 13 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MDW. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.