Nashville to Vancouver (BNA–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.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
BNA–YVR is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Air Canada and WestJet lead the route. The flight covers 2,037 miles in approximately 4h 54m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC Air Canada Also: UA | 6 | B38M, BCS3 | 4h54 | Star Alliance | UA | |
| WS WestJet | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Vancouver from Nashville
| Metric | BNA→YVR | CHA→YVR | SDF→YVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BNA | – | 112 mi | 151 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 9 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 4h 54m | 4h 29m | 3h 51m |
| Departure OTP | 97% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BNA: CDT · YVR: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Nashville, it's 4:00 PM in Vancouver.
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.
No rail connection exists. WeGo bus Route 18 runs from downtown Nashville to BNA in 30–40 minutes (fare $2, transfers free with transfer slip) but service ends in the early evening. Not suitable for early-morning or late-night flights.
Ride-shares (Uber/Lyft) from downtown cost $20–30 and take 15–25 minutes depending on traffic on I-40. Taxis run $25–35. Short-term parking is $3/20 minutes; economy lots cost $7–10/day with free shuttle.
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.
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.
BNA–YVR Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BNA to YVR
Nashville International Airport (BNA) and Vancouver International Airport (YVR) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada and WestJet. With 9 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
BNA to YVR Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BNA to YVR is about 4 hours 54 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,037 miles (3,278 km). There are approximately 9 weekly flights outbound and 5 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Seattle–Tacoma and Salt Lake City. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Chattanooga (CHA) and Louisville (SDF).