Bismarck to Vancouver (BIS–YVR) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,047 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
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Connecting Flight Schedule 5 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 5 hubs
DEN Denver 5h 59m CMUA ACCMUA Denver (DEN) to Vancouver flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 32m AFAMDL AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Vancouver flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 8h 57m AAQFQR AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Vancouver flights
LAS Las Vegas 10h 24m G4 ACEJAKE Las Vegas (LAS) to Vancouver flights
ORD Chicago 10h 32m AA AAACAV Chicago (ORD) to Vancouver flights
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Bismarck to Vancouver
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
1,047 mi 2h 33m nonstop -2h behind

BIS–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 BIS to YVR.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
5
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~10h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
251
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
BIS → YVR
50%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
50%
Arriving
89%
Return
YVR → BIS
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BIS delays → YVR delays →

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-2h
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Bismarck.
BIS: CDT · YVR: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Bismarck, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
Distance & Flight Time
1,047 mi / 1,685 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 33m 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.

BIS–YVR Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Bismarck to Vancouver route.
Route details
Distance1,047 mi / 1,685 km
Flight time2h 33m
Time difference-2 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BIS
IATA / ICAOBIS / KBIS
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr0.6M
Elevation1,661 ft / 506 m
Destination: YVR
IATA / ICAOYVR / CYVR
TimezoneAmerica/Vancouver
Passengers/yr26.5M
Elevation14 ft / 4 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BIS to YVR flights.
Nonstop flights from Bismarck Municipal Airport to Vancouver International Airport take about 2h 33m gate to gate. The route covers 1,047 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth.
Vancouver is 2 hours behind Bismarck.
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 BIS to YVR

Bismarck Municipal Airport (BIS) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

BIS to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BIS to YVR is about 2 hours 33 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 1,047 miles (1,685 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Minneapolis–Saint Paul and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.